Data Center Construction Cost Lead

Amazon Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Cost Control/Construction Manager to lead cost analysis, bid evaluation, and vendor coordination for large-scale data center projects.

You will partner with electrical, mechanical, and civil teams across global operations to deliver cost-effective solutions. The role requires a strong background in MEP construction management, power management, and advanced MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of construction management of large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) plants experience.
• Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems.
• Experience with power management and power monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing tools and templates for bid analysis and cost management.
• Engaging and managing third party Quantity Surveyor vendors.
• Working seamlessly with multi-disciplinary teams, both internal and external on a global scale.
• Communicating cost control goals to all stakeholders effectively.
• Identify Value Engineering opportunities in the design and quantify the savings.
• Identify project risks and the financial cost impacts associated and communicate to the broader team.
• Updating repository for historical data.
• Defining and tracking cost performance metrics.
• Anlyzing 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.

Skills

Construction management

Power management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Windows OS

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Cost Control/Construction Manager to lead cost analysis, bid evaluation, and vendor coordination for large-scale data center projects.

You will partner with electrical, mechanical, and civil teams across global operations to deliver cost-effective solutions. The role requires a strong background in MEP construction management, power management, and advanced MS Office skills.