Construction Cost Engineer, AMER Cost Control

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 111,300 - 186,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a passionate construction cost engineer to support Data Center projects across North and South America. This role involves cost management, risk identification, and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver outstanding project outcomes.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience with data center design or construction. Benefits include a competitive salary, health insurance, and other perks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in design or construction of data centers or large-scale electrical plants.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Windows operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing tools and templates for bid analysis and cost management.
• Identifying and communicating project risks to stakeholders.
• Validating vendor invoices and ensuring they are accurate and timely.

Skills

Cost management

Project management

Data analysis

Risk identification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Power management systems

Job description

Overview

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure 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, collaborating across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. The AWS AMER Cost Control team seeks a passionate and motivated construction cost engineer to support a portfolio of Data Center Construction projects in North and South America.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Utilizing tools and templates for bid analysis and cost management
• Engaging and managing third‑party Quantity Surveyor vendors and working seamlessly with multi‑disciplinary teams both internal and external on a global scale
• Communicating cost control goals to all stakeholders effectively
• Identifying value‑engineering opportunities in the design and quantifying the savings
• Identifying project risks and the financial cost impacts and communicating them to the broader team
• Updating the repository for historical data
• Defining and tracking cost performance metrics
• Analyzing and providing timely feedback of construction vendor proposals using AWS benchmark data
• Creating accurate bid‑leveling documents
• Providing cost analysis of schedule and design variations
• Validating the final award amount and scope based on contract documents including schedule
• Implementing, maintaining and executing all cost control, change management, progress and performance reporting
• Validating change cost impacts
• Ensuring vendor invoices are accurate and timely
• Supporting the construction team with project close‑out and final payments
• Delivering results for multiple projects with competing priorities on a consistent basis

Travel may be required up to 30%, including international travel.

About the Team

Amazon Web Services is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. It values diverse experiences, inclusion, work‑life balance, and mentorship opportunities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers or critical infrastructure or large‑scale mechanical and electrical plants
• Experience with MS Excel, Word, and Windows operating systems
• Experience with power management and power monitoring systems
• Experience in construction management of large, complex projects involving large‑scale mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) plants

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure experience
• Knowledge of critical data center equipment
• Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA
• Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure
• Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations, with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure
• Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

Benefits and compensation: Base salary range for this position is USD 111,300.00–186,100.00 annually. The Amazon package includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, optional 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.

USA, VA, Herndon

Job ID: A3179895