Senior Data Center Construction Lead

Amazon Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a Sr Construction Manager to lead large-scale data center construction programs. You will define strategies, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and drive AWS objectives with strong judgment and technical insight.

You will mentor teams, shape standards, and manage complex vendor contracts while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced cloud infrastructure environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science.
• 7+ years in related construction management experience or 11+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in large-scale data center construction and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop large scale technical strategies across multiple team boundaries.
• Deliver innovative, scalable technical and commercial solutions for infrastructure.
• Mentor and develop others; participate in hiring and promoting best practices.
• Lead on-site SME efforts for complex region deployments and critical projects.

Skills

Construction management

Data center experience

Vendor management

Contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a Sr Construction Manager to lead large-scale data center construction programs. You will define strategies, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and drive AWS objectives with strong judgment and technical insight.

You will mentor teams, shape standards, and manage complex vendor contracts while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced cloud infrastructure environment.