Data Center Project Manager, Critical Projects Implementation

Amazon • Manassas, VA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

AWS Infrastructure Services is responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure, ensuring the cloud runs smoothly. This involves supporting all AWS data centers and the associated equipment. The Critical Projects Implementation (CPI) team specifically manages construction activities within operational data center spaces, focusing on critical infrastructure improvements to optimize space, power, and cooling. This role is for a Data Center Project Manager who will serve as a technical resource within Amazon data centers, tackling challenges in designing, building, and operating these facilities. The Project Manager will oversee and review all disciplines including electrical, mechanical, controls, and architectural, identifying areas for improvement and acting on data. The role requires designing, developing, and deploying innovative solutions for operational challenges, involving both independent contribution and teamwork. Projects include improvements to electrical, mechanical, fire detection, and building automation systems. The Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of projects, ensuring alignment with company strategy and goals.

Requirements

• 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.
• 5+ years in on-site construction trades (mechanical, electrical, general) Vendor Management.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, construction management or similar technical focus
• 5+ years of electrical or mechanical, or 5+ years of data center engineering experience
• Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks
• 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

• Project oversight and review of all disciplines including electrical, mechanical, controls, and architectural.
• Identify areas for improvement and act on data provided from other teams and organizations.
• Design, develop, and deploy innovative solutions to address operational challenges.
• Manage trade-offs, incorporate feedback, and evaluate new ideas with stakeholders.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.

Benefits

• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree