Manager of Construction, DCCD Mid-Atlantic

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Charlotte (NC); 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 Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Construction to lead a diverse team of Construction Managers and Project Engineers for data center projects in the Eastern United States.

You will hire, mentor, and guide a high-performing team through rapid execution and complex build programs, ensuring safety, cost control, and quality. The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and collaboration with Finance, Business Development, and operations teams to deliver capacity in peak

Qualifications

• 2+ years of management experience.
• 4+ years of general contractor and vendor management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience hiring, developing, and managing high-performing technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Hire and develop Construction Managers and Project Engineers; coach, mentor, and lead a large Construction Management team.
• Strategic and tactical management of construction capacity delivery within the region.
• Coordinate with Finance during capital budgets development and execution.
• Coordinate with teams supporting data center development and launch.
• Develop and manage region-specific performance metrics.
• Coordinate with Business Development on land and facility acquisition.
• Manage safety, cost, and quality of data center deliverables.

Skills

Management experience

Vendor management

Team leadership

Budget awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Manager of Construction is a strategically significant role on the Data Center Construction team dedicated to leading, mentoring, and coaching our team of skilled Construction Managers. You will hire & lead a diverse and creative team solving fascinating problems constructing Amazon Data Centers. You will manage a fast-moving, intelligent team of professionals and the regional construction program delivering data center capacity to support Amazon’s growth in the Eastern United States and other potential sites in North America.

The Manager Of Construction Will Be Responsible For

• Hiring and developing new Construction Managers & Project Engineers. Coach, mentor, and lead a large Construction Management team.
• Strategic and tactical management of construction capacity delivery within their region.
• Communicate and provide guidance to Finance during the development and execution of capital budgets.
• Coordinate with various teams supporting the data center development and launch.
• Develop and manage metrics quantifying performance within their region.
• Coordinate with Business Development on land and facility acquisition.
• Manage the safety, cost, and quality of the data center deliverable.

Additionally, Should Possess The Following Abilities

• Ability and drive to learn our Data Center technology and construction process through training on campuses in Northern Virginia
• Ability and drive to quickly align to our unique culture and Leadership Principles, which describe how Amazon does business, how our leaders lead, and how we keep the customer at the center of our decisions.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and train subordinates.
• Ability and willingness to think creatively and build innovative solutions to reduce cost and duration with no impact on quality and reliability.
• Ability to perform complex business case analysis to justify the project scope and present the justification to management in a high-level review.

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, NC, Charlotte - 153,200.00 - 254,500.00 USD annually

Company: Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A10563829