Sr. Construction Manager

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 139,300 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Data Center Construction Manager in Dallas, TX to lead the design, planning, delivery, and operation of AWS global infrastructure. You will work with Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning to build data centers that support customers.

Responsibilities include managing vendors and contracts, performing financial analyses, and ensuring quality control across large-scale MEP systems. Travel will be 50-75%.

Qualifications

• Experience defining data center system-level architecture, documenting performance and equipment requirements, creating and maintaining project documentation.
• Experience in construction management of large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) plants.
• Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers or critical infrastructure or large-scale mechanical and electrical plants.
• 12+ years of general contractor and vendor management work (RFPs, bidding, change orders, QC, RFI/submittal tracking).
• 12+ years of experience constructing and managing complex MEP systems, including power distribution/generation gear and cooling systems in mission-critical environments.
• Travel expectations of 50-75%.

Responsibilities

• Direct interface with construction general contractors during bidding, award, execution, and closeout phases.
• Negotiate with general contractors and evaluate bids with detail and accuracy.
• Create construction project scope and requests for proposals.
• Perform financial analysis of construction.
• Manage construction projects for initiatives increasing data center resiliency.
• Conduct constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs.
• Manage construction documents including submittals, RFIs, change orders, invoicing.
• Ensure construction project quality control.
• Record and report key construction metrics to team and management.
• Lead teams to troubleshoot and perform root-cause failure analysis of equipment.

Skills

Data center design

Project management

Contractor management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we keep the cloud running by supporting all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain, and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

As a Data Center Construction Manager, you will be part of a creative, diverse team tasked with solving fascinating problems in constructing Amazon Data Centers. Our data centers are industry-leading examples of energy‑efficient, cost‑effective designs. You will work alongside partner teams such as Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning to build Data Centers that directly support our Customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct interface with construction general contractors during the bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases.
• Conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy.
• Create construction project scope and requests for proposals.
• Perform financial analysis of construction.
• Manage construction projects for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers.
• Conduct constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs associated with the construction of new data centers or optimization of existing data centers.
• Manage construction documents including submittal review, RFIs, change orders, and invoicing.
• Ensure construction project quality control.
• Record and report key construction metrics to team members and management.
• Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root‑cause failure analysis associated with equipment failures.
• Be a leader within the group as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience defining data center system‑level architecture, documenting performance and equipment requirements, creating and communicating conceptual designs, and creating and maintaining project documentation.
• Experience in construction management of large, complex projects involving large‑scale mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) plants.
• Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers or critical infrastructure or large‑scale mechanical and electrical plants.
• 12+ 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.
• 12+ years of relevant experience constructing and managing complex MEP systems, including large‑scale power distribution/generation gear and cooling systems in mission‑critical environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science OR 16+ years relevant overall experience in lieu of degree.
• Expectations for this role includes 50-75% travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is 139,300.00 – 208,000.00 USD annually. 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.