Data Center Project Manager, Critical Projects Implementation

Amazon • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

The Critical Projects Implementation (CPI) team is a project management and
execution team that manages construction activity within the operational data
center spaces. The CPI team is tasked with critical infrastructure improvement
projects to optimize utilization of space, power, and cooling within operation
data centers around the globe. These activities are outside of the scope of
standard construction delivery and regular preventative maintenance tasks.

We are currently seeking an energetic Data Center Project Manager to serve as a
technical resource within Amazon data centers. You will be part of a highly
creative, efficient team tasked with tackling the most fascinating and
challenges in designing, building, and operating Amazon data facilities. The
Project Manager is ultimately responsible for project oversight and review of
all disciplines including electrical, mechanical, controls, and architectural. A
fundamental understanding of these systems is required, as the individual will
be expected to identify areas for improvement as well as act on data provided
from other team and organizations. Ideal candidates will possess the ability to
design, develop and deploy innovative solutions to address operational
challenges. This role requires both independent contribution as well as the
ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams. The scope of projects will
include but not limited to the improvement of electrical, mechanical, fire
detection and building automation system. The Project Manager is responsible for
the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and
completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy,
commitments and goals.

If you are passionate about the Customer Experience; you think big; and you want
to contribute to the operational excellence of Amazon data centers then this may
be the challenge you’ve been looking for!

Requirements

• 5+ years of general contractor and vendor management work (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, RFI/submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution experience
• 5+ years of construction or project management experience
• 5+ years experience managing projects in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure in an operational space. Comparable critical infrastructure experience is defined as a facility that includes a 24/7 emergency backup system, manufacturing facility (semiconductor, auto, medical equipment or Clean rooms), Mass Transportation (freight or passenger rail), Oil and Gas, Utility, Hospitals or similar industry.

Nice To Haves

• Experience understanding electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switch gear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, or air handling units
• BA/BS in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or similar Technical focus.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs, incorporate feedback, and evaluate opportunistic new ideas with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

• overall direction
• coordination
• implementation
• execution
• control
• completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy
• commitments and goals

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level