Lead, Global Construction Environmental Program

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 149,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Global Construction Environmental Program Manager to own the Construction Environmental Program (CEP) across AWS data center projects worldwide. You will set strategic direction, drive program development, and lead cross-regional execution from design through handover, collaborating with senior stakeholders to ensure environmental standards are met.

This role emphasizes scaling environmental performance, developing EMR frameworks, and providing guidance to

Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing environmental compliance programs including regulated waste, water, and air regulations in accordance with applicable laws.
• Experience in environmental compliance and permitting, waste management, contractual, regulatory, and liability assessments, environmental permit evaluations and applications, EIAs and water discharge requirements.
• Experience managing multiple internal stakeholders and advising cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience in environmental management, construction environmental programs, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the global Construction Environmental Program, setting strategic direction, key deliverables, goals, and metrics across all AWS regions
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Environmental Minimum Requirements (EMR) framework, integrated into General Contractor agreements globally
• Lead regional CEP Program Managers in rolling out and maturing the program across their regions, ensuring consistency of environmental standards across all AWS owned and permitted sites
• Work extensively with senior stakeholders and business partners — including Construction Managers, Regional Environmental Engineers, AWS Environmental Legal, InfraOps, Design Engineering, Real Estate, and Procurement — to ensure construction projects are managed effectively
• Provide program-level oversight and strategic direction for AWS shell builds globally, working with Regional Environmental Engineers to assess projects and implement appropriate mitigation strategies prior to build start
• Ensure Root Cause Analyses and Corrections of Errors are completed on time and recommendations are implemented across project teams
• Provide technical support and guidance to Regional Environmental Engineers, Regional CEP Program Managers, and Construction Managers
• Develop global documentation, templates, and SOPs; track and report program metrics, goals, and performance to leadership and business partners

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Environmental program management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science/Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science

Tools

Procore

Cority

Smartsheet

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Global Construction Environmental Program Manager to own the Construction Environmental Program (CEP) across AWS data center projects worldwide. You will set strategic direction, drive program development, and lead cross-regional execution from design through handover, collaborating with senior stakeholders to ensure environmental standards are met.

This role emphasizes scaling environmental performance, developing EMR frameworks, and providing guidance to