Construction Cost Engineer, EMEA Construction Cost Control

ENGINEERINGUK; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming data infrastructure through innovative construction projects. As a Construction Cost Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in managing costs for multimillion-dollar data center projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Collaborate with experts from various fields to ensure effective cost management and deliver high-quality results. This role offers the opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment, where your contributions will directly impact the success of cutting-edge data centers. If you are passionate about construction and eager to drive efficiency, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Servicios

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Resources

Inclusive Culture

Mentorship Opportunities

Formación

• 8+ years of experience in construction cost control.
• Proficiency with various estimating software.
• Experience in Data Center construction environments.

Responsabilidades

• Engage and manage third-party Quantity Surveyors.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Define and track cost performance metrics.

Conocimientos

Construction Cost Control

Communication Skills

Cost Estimation

Value Engineering

Risk Assessment

Cost Performance Metrics

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

CostX

Cubit

Onscreen Takeoff

Timberline

Bluebeam

Descripción del empleo

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View more categories | View less categories | Sector: Construction and Building Services, Engineering | Role: Professional | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

DESCRIPTION

The Data Center Construction Cost Control (CCC) team is part of a larger, highly creative and passionate team dedicated to deploying our continuously evolving Amazon data center facilities.

As a Construction Cost Engineer, you will be responsible for providing cost support, guidance, and recommendations to the Data Centre project delivery team to ensure effective cost management across a portfolio of fast-paced construction projects. You will be involved throughout the full life cycle of construction projects, working with experts from design, construction, procurement, finance, and legal teams to deliver efficient and innovative data centers. You will help drive multimillion-dollar projects, embodying Amazon's core values including frugality and high standards across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This role is based in Dublin, Ireland; London, UK; Berlin, Germany; or Zaragoza, Spain.

At Amazon, we are diverse, creative, team-oriented professionals leveraging unique opportunities daily to develop data centers that are transforming data infrastructure.

Key job responsibilities

1. Engage and manage third-party Quantity Surveyors.
2. Validate construction cost estimates at various design stages.
3. Collaborate seamlessly with multi-disciplinary teams, both internal and external.
4. Communicate cost control goals effectively to all stakeholders.
5. Identify Value Engineering opportunities and quantify potential savings.
6. Identify project risks and assess their financial impacts, communicating findings to the team.
7. Maintain a repository for historical data.
8. Define and track cost performance metrics; lead monthly cost reporting.
9. Analyze vendor proposals using AWS benchmark data and provide timely feedback.
10. Create accurate bid leveling documents.
11. Validate final award amounts and scope based on contract documents.
12. Implement and execute all cost control, change management, and performance reporting procedures.
13. Validate construction change cost impacts.
14. Ensure vendor invoices are accurate and submitted on time.
15. Support project close-out and final payments.
16. Deliver results across multiple projects, managing priorities consistently.

A day in the life

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure, supporting data centers, servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment to ensure continual customer access to cloud services. We work on complex problems involving numerous variables affecting the supply chain, seeking talented individuals eager to contribute.

You will join a diverse team of engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and others. Collaborate across AWS to uphold safety and security standards while providing scalable, cost-effective solutions. Experience an inclusive culture that encourages bold ideas and ownership.

About the team

Diverse Experiences: Amazon values diverse backgrounds. Even if you don’t meet all preferred qualifications, we encourage you to apply, especially if you are early in your career or have alternative experiences.

Why AWS: AWS is the world’s most comprehensive cloud platform, trusted by startups to Fortune 500 companies. We innovate continuously, powering businesses globally.

Work/Life Balance: We promote flexibility to support your personal and professional life, believing that supported employees achieve more.

Inclusive Culture: Our affinity groups foster inclusion, celebrating differences through events and learning experiences.

Mentorship and Growth: We provide resources for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement, striving to be Earth's Best Employer.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of experience in construction cost control, with knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or CSA cost elements.
• Experience communicating estimate strategies to diverse professionals.
• Experience in Data Center or mission-critical construction environments.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as CostX, Cubit, Onscreen Takeoff, Timberline, and Bluebeam.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience reviewing and justifying budgets and estimates.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop creative solutions to reduce costs without compromising quality or reliability.
• Experience with Data Centre or life sciences projects.

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