Manager of Construction, ADC - Data Center Construction

Socket.dev; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Manager III, Technology Operations Engineering on the Data Center Construction team to lead Construction Managers delivering data center capacity across a regional portfolio. You will own the construction lifecycle from pre-construction through procurement to onsite execution, driving safety, cost, quality, and schedule performance.

This role requires approximately 50% travel to construction sites across your region, giving you direct visibility into the work your team

Qualifications

• 2+ years of management experience.
• 4+ years of general contractor and vendor management experience in construction and project execution.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems in data center operations (feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS, ATS, PDU, chillers, pumps, AHU, CRAC).

Responsibilities

• Lead, hire, and develop Construction Managers and Project Engineers to build a high-performing team.
• Own regional construction program delivery, define metrics and workflows for safety, cost, quality, and schedule across multiple projects.
• Coordinate with Finance, Business Development, and cross-functional teams to develop budgets and align construction with capacity demand.
• Identify risks and opportunities across the construction lifecycle and balance short-term delivery with long-term improvements.
• Establish process improvements to reduce cost and duration while maintaining quality and reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Construction management

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Are you a construction leader who thrives on building critical infrastructure at massive scale? AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure — we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on.

As a Manager III, Technology Operations Engineering on the Data Center Construction team, you will lead, mentor, and coach a team of Construction Managers delivering data center capacity across a regional portfolio. You will own the construction lifecycle from pre-construction through procurement to onsite execution, driving safety, cost, quality, and schedule performance. This role requires approximately 50% travel to construction sites across your region, giving you direct visibility into the work your team delivers. This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead, hire, and develop a team of Construction Managers and Project Engineers, providing both strategic direction and tactical coaching to build a high-performing, inclusive team.
• Own regional construction program delivery, defining metrics and establishing workflows that drive safety, cost, quality, and schedule performance across multiple concurrent data center projects.
• Partner with Finance, Business Development, and cross-functional teams to develop capital budgets, coordinate land and facility acquisition, and align construction priorities with capacity demand.
• Identify risks and areas of opportunity across the construction lifecycle, making data-driven trade-offs between short-term delivery needs and long-term program improvements.
• Establish process improvement mechanisms that reduce cost and duration while maintaining quality and reliability standards for complex electrical and mechanical systems.

A day in the life

Your morning may start with a site visit to review construction progress alongside your Construction Managers, walking through mechanical and electrical installations and addressing safety or quality items in real time. Back at your desk, you shift into reviewing regional delivery metrics, joining planning calls with Finance and Business Development partners, and coaching a team member through a complex vendor negotiation. You regularly connect with peer managers and leadership to align priorities, share best practices, and ensure your regional program stays on track against capacity goals.

About the team

Our Data Center Construction team within AWS Infrastructure Services is responsible for delivering the physical infrastructure that powers the AWS cloud. We manage every phase of construction — from early site planning through commissioning — ensuring that each facility meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency. We are a collaborative, mission-driven group that values creative problem-solving and continuous improvement. As AWS continues to grow, our team is at the center of that expansion, and your leadership will directly shape how we scale to meet customer demand.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of management experience
• 4+ years of general contractor and vendor management work (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, RFI/submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAC units
• Experience in management
• Experience as a general contractor and in vendor management (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, RFI/submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution
• Experience hiring, developing, and managing high-performing technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA
• Experience owning the operation of a mission-critical team or product
• Experience with large-scale technical operations or large-scale compute farms
• Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Culpeper - 153,200.00 - 254,500.00 USD annually