Construction Manager, DC Construction

Amazon - Canton, MS

Full-time - Mid Level

Canton, MS

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About the position

As a Data Center Construction Manager at AWS, you will oversee the construction of data centers, ensuring they are built to the highest standards of quality, cost-effectiveness, and energy efficiency. You will collaborate with various teams to manage construction projects from inception to completion, acting as Amazon's owner's representative on-site. This role involves direct interaction with construction trades and managing contractors to deliver projects that support AWS's global infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction project oversight for new builds and capital projects, including scope, quality, schedule, and budget ownership.
• Interface directly with construction general contractors during bidding, award, execution, and project closeout phases.
• Negotiate with general contractors and evaluate bids and proposals accurately.
• Create construction project scope and request for proposals.
• Conduct financial analysis of construction projects.
• Manage construction projects aimed at increasing data center resiliency.
• Perform constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs for new and existing data centers.
• Oversee construction document management including submittal reviews, RFIs, change orders, and invoicing.
• Ensure construction project quality control.
• Record and report key construction metrics to team members and management.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis for equipment failures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent engineering science, or 4+ years of related construction management experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in construction management of large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) plants.
• 4+ years of general contractor and vendor management experience related to construction and project execution.
• 4+ years of experience constructing electrical engineering systems and mechanical engineering systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of electrical engineering principles including switch gear, UPS, transformers, and circuit breakers.
• Experience in the design or construction of data centers or large-scale mechanical and electrical plants.
• Proven ability to reduce costs through creative solutions without impacting quality and reliability.
• Ability to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings for all disciplines.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA.
• Certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), LEED, and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
• Experience in controls and commissioning of large-scale projects.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours to support work-life balance.
• Employee-led affinity groups fostering a culture of inclusion.
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities.
• Ongoing learning experiences and events related to diversity and inclusion.