Sr. Construction Manager, Data Center Construction

Sr. Construction Manager, Data Center Construction Job ID: | Amazon Data Services, Inc. AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. As our Data Center Construction Manager (CM), you will be a part of a diverse, upbeat, and creative team tasked with solving fascinating problems constructing Amazon Data Centers. Our data centers are industry-leading examples of energy efficient and cost‑effective designs. You will: Own project scope, quality, schedule, and budget for construction of new builds or general capital projects. Own construction project management and oversight of construction related activities. Work alongside partner teams such as Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning to build Data Centers that directly support our Customers. Be a leader in your specific discipline (construction management, building services, architectural, electrical or mechanical engineering). Represent Amazon’s owner’s representative on construction sites daily, interacting with construction trades. At Amazon, we are all Owners and leverage unique opportunities presented to us by owning everything from the design review to construction bidding, execution, and final hand‑off to our customers. We develop innovative data centers for our customers. Key job responsibilities Be Amazon’s construction representative on multiple data center building and capital improvement construction project sites from construction start through hand‑off to operations. Direct interface with construction general contractors during the construction bidding, award, execution, punch‑list, and closeout phases. Create construction project scope and request for proposals. Conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids and proposals with detail and accuracy. Manage and drive cost, schedule, and quality while managing construction contractors and vendors. Perform construction project management activities, including management of documents, submittals, RFIs, change orders, invoices, quality, scope, and schedule. Drive construction teams to troubleshoot and perform root‑cause failure analysis on equipment failures. Support commissioning and integrated system testing and oversight. Support operations of installed facilities, including review of procedures, best practices, and maintenance initiatives. Support capital request creation. Analyze and report construction progress and financials. Record and report key construction metrics to team members and management. Contribute to construction initiatives aimed at improving construction efficiency and increasing data center resiliency. Provide constructability reviews for electrical and mechanical designs for new or optimization of existing data centers. A day in the life The project is located in New Carlisle, Indiana, about 30 minutes from South Bend. About the team Diverse experiences are valued. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, we encourage you to apply. Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Work/Life Balance We value work‑life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home; we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee‑led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences. Mentorship and Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s best employer. You’ll find endless knowledge‑sharing, mentorship and other career‑advancing resources here to help you develop into a better‑rounded professional. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent engineering science plus 7+ years of relevant construction experience, OR 11+ years of relevant construction experience in lieu of a degree. 6+ years of experience in construction management of large, complex projects involving large‑scale mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) plants. 6+ years of general contractor and vendor management experience (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, and RFI and submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution. Preferred Qualifications MS in Construction Management or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural) 10+ years’ experience in Construction Management of large‑scale projects 10+ years’ experience in Project Management and Vendor Management 5+ years’ experience in Data Center system‑level architecture and electrical engineering principles 5+ years’ experience in Data Center system‑level architecture and mechanical engineering principles Experience designing data centers or critical MEP infrastructure Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $125,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $239,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. #J-18808-Ljbffr