Data Center Pre-Construction Lead

Amazon; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Herndon, VA is seeking a Lead of Pre-construction to oversee Americas data center build-out. You will lead a team of builders, develop budgets, drive campus planning with Real Estate, Design and Project Management, and ensure constructability and schedule alignment with capacity needs.

The role requires 10+ years in datacenter operations or equivalent, a civil/mechanical/electrical engineering background, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence across teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of management experience in datacenter operations or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience in data center design, commissioning and construction, mission critical facilities, or similar builds.

Responsibilities

• Proven experience leading teams and driving large-scale process improvements with measurable value.
• High attention to detail, able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Think strategically and execute methodically, influencing teams to adopt change.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity and continuous innovation.
• Demonstrate analytical, financial, and quantitative skills using data to back up business cases.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and own the outcome, with an owner mindset.
• Dive deep into product, business, and competitive landscape to plan and execute.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

Data center delivery / mission critical facilities experience

Job description

Amazon in Herndon, VA is seeking a Lead of Pre-construction to oversee Americas data center build-out. You will lead a team of builders, develop budgets, drive campus planning with Real Estate, Design and Project Management, and ensure constructability and schedule alignment with capacity needs.

The role requires 10+ years in datacenter operations or equivalent, a civil/mechanical/electrical engineering background, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence across teams.