Lead, Pre-Construction for Americas Data Center Delivery

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 182,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

AWS is seeking a motivated and data-driven Lead of Pre-construction to support the Americas data center build-out. The candidate will lead a team, manage budgets, and partner with Real Estate, Design and Project Management to drive schedules and constructability improvements.

You will combine strong analytical and financial acumen with hands-on leadership to deliver large-scale data center projects on time and within scope, while embracing Amazon’s Leadership Principles.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant management experience in data center operations, construction, or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Experience in data center delivery (design, commissioning and construction).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of builders responsible for budgets and campus planning.
• Drive constructability improvements and ensure schedules align with capacity delivery.
• Partner with procurement to contract supply partners and secure long-term growth.
• Develop budgets, track cost avoidance, and ensure value engineering.

Skills

People management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Data-driven decision making

Influencing

Program management

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)

Job description

AWS is seeking a motivated and data-driven Lead of Pre-construction to support the Americas data center build-out. The candidate will lead a team, manage budgets, and partner with Real Estate, Design and Project Management to drive schedules and constructability improvements.

You will combine strong analytical and financial acumen with hands-on leadership to deliver large-scale data center projects on time and within scope, while embracing Amazon’s Leadership Principles.