Data Center Construction Lead

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 139,300 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Data Center Construction Manager to lead large-scale data center builds, owning scope, schedule, cost, and quality. You will partner with operations, networking, security, and commissioning teams to deliver energy-efficient facilities and oversee contractor interactions from bidding to hand-off.

This role requires experience with electrical and mechanical systems for data centers and a strong background in construction management, cost control, and project governance.

Qualifications

• Experience constructing electrical and mechanical systems for large-scale data center infrastructure.
• Experience in construction management of large, complex projects involving major MEP plants.
• Proficient in project control (cost and schedule) and formulating construction programmes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or 16+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Own project scope, quality, schedule, and budget for construction of new builds or capital projects.
• Oversee construction-related activities and manage construction teams on site.
• Collaborate with Operations, Networking, Security, and Commissioning to build data centers.
• Represent the owner on construction sites and interface with general contractors during bidding and closeout.
• Develop construction scope and RFPs, negotiate bids, and ensure cost, schedule, and quality targets.
• Manage documents, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and invoices; track progress and metrics.
• Drive root-cause analysis for equipment failures and support commissioning and testing.
• Support ongoing operations and capital requests, reviewing procedures and best practices.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 16+ years of related construction management experience in lieu of a degree

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Data Center Construction Manager to lead large-scale data center builds, owning scope, schedule, cost, and quality. You will partner with operations, networking, security, and commissioning teams to deliver energy-efficient facilities and oversee contractor interactions from bidding to hand-off.

This role requires experience with electrical and mechanical systems for data centers and a strong background in construction management, cost control, and project governance.