Data Center Construction Lead

Amazon; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 96,000 - 166,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in New Albany, OH is seeking a Data Center Project Engineer to join the on-site Construction Management team. You will coordinate with vendors, engineers, and operations to deliver data center infrastructure on time and within safety standards.

The role emphasizes managing RFIs, change orders, documentation, and milestone tracking, with heavy interaction with regional general contractors and internal teams. A US citizen is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of vendor management experience
• 4+ years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment
• 5+ years of data center engineering or operations experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Responsibilities

• Leading cross-functional communication and coordination between regional general contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams, ensuring seamless information flow for construction protocols, documentation access, and standardized procedures
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive tracking systems for design modifications, RFIs, and change orders, creating detailed dashboards with priority levels and deadlines for regional leadership review
• Evaluating Method of Procedure (MOP) submissions for thoroughness, necessity, and risk assessment
• Managing vendor onboarding processes, including security credentialing and orientation programs
• Maintaining current project management software with critical milestone updates, correspondence records, and document control
• Coordinating and monitoring owner‑furnished material deliveries to ensure timely arrival at construction sites
• Establishing and managing a centralized repository for contractor‑supplied construction data
• Overseeing quality assurance programs through implementation of various checklists, including substantial completion verification, safety protocols, and quality control measures

Skills

Vendor management

Data center operations

Data center engineering

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in New Albany, OH is seeking a Data Center Project Engineer to join the on-site Construction Management team. You will coordinate with vendors, engineers, and operations to deliver data center infrastructure on time and within safety standards.

The role emphasizes managing RFIs, change orders, documentation, and milestone tracking, with heavy interaction with regional general contractors and internal teams. A US citizen is required.