Data Center Construction Lead

Amazon Inc.; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Construction Manager to lead construction of next-generation data centers.

You will own scope, schedule, budget, and safety for large-scale builds, coordinating with Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning to deliver reliable facilities. The role requires deep experience in electrical and mechanical systems, project controls, and on-site leadership with general contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience constructing electrical engineering systems including large scale power distribution/generation gear and mechanical engineering systems including cooling systems.
• Experience in construction management of large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) plants.
• Experience in project control (cost or schedule) for infrastructure and mission critical projects, on-site and in preconstruction environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science or 16+ years of related construction management experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Own project scope, quality, schedule, and budget for construction of new builds or general capital projects.
• Own construction project management and oversight of construction related activities.
• Work alongside partner teams such as Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning to build Data Centers that directly support our Customers.
• Represent Amazon’s owner’s representative on construction sites daily, interfacing with construction trades.
• Direct interface with construction general contractors during bidding, award, execution, punch-list, and closeout phases.
• Create construction project scope and RFQ/RFP processes.
• Conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids and proposals with detail and accuracy.
• Manage and drive cost, schedule, and quality while managing construction contractors and vendors.

Skills

MEP Systems

Project Management

Cost & Schedule Control

Construction Leadership

Education

Bachelors or 16+ years exp

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Construction Manager to lead construction of next-generation data centers.

You will own scope, schedule, budget, and safety for large-scale builds, coordinating with Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning to deliver reliable facilities. The role requires deep experience in electrical and mechanical systems, project controls, and on-site leadership with general contractors.