Data Center Controls Manager

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 129,200 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Controls Manager to lead remote teams in Texas, oversee BMS/EPMS deployments, and ensure successful delivery of data center projects. The role requires strong experience in controls, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Applicants should have a mechanical or electrical engineering background with extensive controls experience and a proven track record of mentoring teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of general contractor and vendor management experience on construction and project execution
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering plus 8+ years controls experience, or 12+ years controls experience in lieu of a degree
• 3+ years of experience directly managing, mentoring, leading, and coaching teams of controls professionals
• 3+ years of experience hiring, promoting, disciplining, and developing teams of controls professionals
• 4+ years of experience in controls management of large, complex projects with mechanical, electrical, and controls systems
• 3+ years of experience deploying complex electrical and mechanical controls systems including large-scale power distribution or cooling systems
• Experience with cross-functional teams to deliver complex construction projects

Responsibilities

• Manage remote teams in Texas
• Travel 35–50% across Texas to support construction and data center product delivery
• Develop, implement and track team goals with reporting to stakeholders
• Interview and launch plans for new hires and identify team needs
• Install, program, and troubleshoot BMS/EPMS or industrial controls systems
• Read and interpret electrical and control diagrams and building operations
• Define project scope and specifications based on customer needs
• Coordinate project work within the department and with other teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery

Skills

Team leadership

Contractor management

Controls systems

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

8+ years controls experience OR 12+ years without degree

Tools

BMS/EPMS systems

Electrical schematics interpretation

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Controls Manager to lead remote teams in Texas, oversee BMS/EPMS deployments, and ensure successful delivery of data center projects. The role requires strong experience in controls, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Applicants should have a mechanical or electrical engineering background with extensive controls experience and a proven track record of mentoring teams.