Construction Manager , Data Center Construction (AWS)

Amazon; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 111,300 - 186,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a Construction Project Manager to lead major data-center construction efforts in Oregon. You will own scope, quality, schedule, and budgets, interfacing with general contractors and overseeing submissions, bids, and change orders.

The role emphasizes cost, safety, and schedule adherence, with responsibility for resolving issues and ensuring quality across multidisciplinary teams. Competitive compensation includes RSUs and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment or mass production.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with power management and power monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction project management and oversight of construction-related activities for new builds or capital projects, owning project scope, quality, schedule, and budget.
• Interface directly with construction general contractors during bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases.
• Negotiate with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals accurately.
• Create construction project scope and requests for proposals.
• Perform financial analysis of construction.
• Manage construction projects for initiatives that increase resiliency of data centers.
• Conduct constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs for new or optimized data centers.
• Manage construction documents including submittal review, RFIs, change orders, and invoicing.
• Ensure construction project quality control and report metrics to team and management.
• Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis of equipment.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Power management

Development deployment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Windows OS

Job description

Job ID: 10427286 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

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 our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. You will join a diverse team of engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles to deliver safety, security, and infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers in an inclusive culture that empowers bold ideas.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead construction project management and oversight of construction-related activities for new builds or capital projects, owning project scope, quality, schedule, and budget.
• Interface directly with construction general contractors during bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases.
• Negotiate with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals accurately.
• Create construction project scope and requests for proposals.
• Perform financial analysis of construction.
• Manage construction projects for initiatives that increase resiliency of data centers.
• Conduct constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs for new or optimized data centers.
• Manage construction documents including submittal review, RFIs, change orders, and invoicing.
• Ensure construction project quality control and record/report key construction metrics to team and management.
• Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis associated with equipment failures.
• Serve as a leader within the group and with internal and external teams supporting the data center.

Typical Daily Tasks

• Stay on the construction site daily, interacting with construction trades as Amazon's owner’s representative.
• Drive cost, schedule, and quality while managing construction vendors and contractors.

A Day in the Life

Why AWS is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate, serving customers from startups to Global 500 companies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment or mass production.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems.
• Experience with power management and power monitoring systems.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.

The base salary range for this position is $111,300.00 – $186,100.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Posted: January 27, 2026 (Updated about 11 hours ago)