Data Center Pre-Construction Lead – Americas

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a data-driven Head of Pre-Construction for AMER Data Center Delivery. You will lead a team of builders, drive campus planning with Real Estate and Design, and partner with procurement to secure capacity for long‑term growth.

This role demands strong financial acumen, an owner mindset, and the ability to deliver on aggressive schedules with measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate combines deep construction program experience with strategic foresight, collaborating across AWS to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of management experience in datacenter operations, facility engineering operations, IT critical facilities, or similar.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience in data center delivery including design, commissioning and construction for mission critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Proven experience leading teams and driving large-scale process improvements with measurable value.
• Think strategically and execute methodically while managing multiple priorities.
• Influence teams to adopt change using smart technologies.
• Operate in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity and a bias for action.
• Commit to learning and expanding professional and technical knowledge.
• Demonstrated analytical, financial, and quantitative skills with data-backed business cases.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and maintain an owner mentality.
• Dive deep into product, business, and competitive landscape to inform decisions.
• Plan ahead and devise a strong action plan to ensure on-time execution.
• Deliver conclusive, measurable results within time commitments.
• Exhibit strong influencing skills to align stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Data center delivery

Project management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication

Vendor management

Change management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Electrical Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Job description

Amazon is seeking a data-driven Head of Pre-Construction for AMER Data Center Delivery. You will lead a team of builders, drive campus planning with Real Estate and Design, and partner with procurement to secure capacity for long‑term growth.

This role demands strong financial acumen, an owner mindset, and the ability to deliver on aggressive schedules with measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate combines deep construction program experience with strategic foresight, collaborating across AWS to