Project Manager Construction, APJC CM India

Amazon; Mumbai; On-site; INR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud services provider is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee data center construction projects in Mumbai. The role involves managing project phases, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring projects adhere to budgets and timelines. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 1+ years of experience in data center operations. The company promotes work-life balance and an inclusive culture, making it an excellent opportunity for growth and innovation.

Benefits

Work-life harmony

Career advancement resources

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in data center engineering or operations.
• Strong understanding of project management and construction processes.
• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of data center construction projects.
• Engage with stakeholders to manage changes.
• Deliver projects within budget and timeline.
• Oversee and mentor project teams.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MSP

Procore

Primavera

Excel

Word

PPT

Job description

Overview

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 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.

Construction Manager Role

The Construction Manager (CM) for APJC Construction in the Data Center Capacity Delivery (DCCD) organization is responsible for the construction of data center builds. The CM typically works on all phases of a data center construction project, including site development, shell construction, and phase fit‑outs. They are responsible for the safety, cost, quality, and delivery performance of their build. They need to engage with stakeholders to manage changes and react in a timely manner to unexpected situations.

In this offered role, the CM works independently to deliver capacity within their cluster for one Availability Zone (AZ) with limited guidance and is expected to deliver entire build including Early works, Building shell & Core, Substation, and Follow‑on ROMPs (FORs). Works with internal and external stakeholders including Design Engineering, Environmental, Technical Infrastructure Program Management, Power & Cooling, Procurement, Real Estate, Legal, Security, Finance, Commissioning, Controls, Energy, and Infra Operations. Is fully responsible for delivering assigned construction builds within the approved budget, and defines construction Build budgets by gathering requirements and individual site data, and securing the budget approval and funding required to complete the construction builds. Clearly communicates construction constraints to the project team, drives design reviews and changes, and manages construction general contractors to complete all aspects of a DC build per provided designs and specifications, and/or manages individual construction. Ensures contractual obligations of the GCs on the project are delivered. Delivers infrastructure build projects to defined cost, time, and quality measures and contributes to the development of these measures. Identifies and mitigates risks and issues on assigned construction Builds. Documents construction issues in standard reporting tools and complies with the project change control process.

Key Responsibilities

• The DC Sr. CM is responsible for the overall project management for the constructions in a site and management of the contractors for the projects in a single AZ.
• The Sr. CM will also be utilized as a leader in their specific discipline (construction management, building services, architectural, electrical or mechanical engineering).
• Will be responsible as a project lead for delivering construction of Building core & shell, Follow On ROMPs (FORs), and Substation infrastructure including transmission line (if any).
• Will provide oversight on the overall project by developing, managing, and reporting on safety, quality scope, schedule and budget ensuring predictable delivery within the business cost and schedule expectations.
• Give directional leadership and guidance to the project team consisting of CMs, contracted supervision resources, design and quality review resources, schedulers etc. Track and estimate the forward outlook on the project cost and cash flow projections.
• Provide timely updates, reports and inputs for tracking the project, and elevate early on headwinds to the project.
• Work with Design Engineering team to understand any change proposals, raise change approval requests, follow on the approval with change orders to vendors.
• Work closely with the GC vendor and their management to anticipate bottlenecks and prepare forward plans. Manage compliance and adherence to contractual obligations of the GC for the site.
• Identify critical path and initiate actions to ensure on track progress.
• Coordinate with all relevant stakeholders including Long lead equipment procurement teams to keep track of dependencies and ensure timely escalations in case of any concerns.
• Carry out risk assessment for the project at various stages as required and report the same.
• Use the Project Management and documentation tools such as MSP, Procore, Primavera, Excel, Word, PPT to update / report / elevate.

About the Team

As a Data Center CM of ADSIPL you will be a part of highly creative, action oriented, efficient team tasked with building Amazon data facilities in India of world class standards. The person will be part of the Construction Management team for AWS Data Centers in India. This team is part of the overall Data Center Capacity Delivery (DCCD) team for APJC (Asia Pacific, Japan, China) region of which India is a part. The team is led by an India Construction Management lead with two construction cluster /zones – Mumbai and Hyderabad, each region led by a Regional CM who has a team of CMs. This role will report directly into the regional construction manager for the Mumbai region.

About 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.

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.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee‑led and company‑sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – 1+ years of data center engineering or operations experience.

EEO Statement

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.