Principal Schedule Controls, Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Amazon • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Principal Construction Manager with extensive
electrical expertise to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will show
direct involvement in complex construction projects while bringing specialized
knowledge in electrical systems, code compliance, and safety protocols, including electrical innovation, a strong understanding of NEC regulations, and
the ability to review and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.

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.

Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred
qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates
to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path,
or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the
expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of
our working culture. When we feel 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 empower us to be proud of our
differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our
Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity)
conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s
Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and
other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded
professional.

A day in the life
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation
of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the
cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage,
networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent engineering science plus 10+ years of relevant construction experience, OR 15+ years of relevant construction experience in lieu of a degree.
• 10+ years of experience supporting large, complex construction projects, specifically related to electrical scope.
• Must have the ability to analyze electrical systems and provide recommended solutions and improvements to challenges faced in the field

Nice To Haves

• MS in Construction Management or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural).
• 15+ Yrs. Exp in Construction Management of large-scale projects plus 15+ Yrs. Exp. Project Management and Vendor Management along with 8+ Yrs. Exp. In Data Center system-level architecture and electrical engineering principals.
• Experience designing data centers or critical electrical infrastructure and certified as a Professional Engineer (PE), LEED, or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).

Responsibilities

• Define and develop large-scale technical strategies across multiple team boundaries, coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to drive AWS objectives. Set vision and design long-term solutions where problems may be ambiguous, delivering with complete independence when necessary.
• Solve significantly complex or systemic scheduling problems by originating and delivering innovative, scalable technical and commercial solutions. Deliver solutions through technical papers, direct product feedback, agreements, revised vendor contracts, new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and policy updates.
• Develop scalable and repeatable schedule management solutions that enable AWS to scale. Leverage subject matter expertise to identify root causes to business-critical scheduling issues, formulate strategies, and propose solutions to address root causes (e.g., design changes, single points of failure, regulatory changes).
• Lead and mentor a team of Schedule Controls Managers and contracted Schedulers, providing guidance and development opportunities.
• Develop and analyze project schedules (L1-L5), identifying critical paths and optimization opportunities to ensure timely project delivery.
• Facilitate Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM) with internal and external stakeholders to align on schedule expectations and deliverables.
• Conduct schedule risk assessments and what-if scenarios to proactively identify and mitigate potential delays.
• Review and validate contractor schedules and resource loading to ensure accuracy and feasibility.
• Prepare executive-level schedule status reports and dashboards for leadership visibility.
• Oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) implementation for schedule tracking and performance measurement.
• Support schedule forensic analysis and improvement initiatives to drive continuous optimization.

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, and parental leave.

What This Job Offers

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