Sr. Schedule Controls Manager, AMER Construction Programs

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

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking an AMER Schedule Controls Manager to lead strategic schedule management for its data center construction projects across the Americas. The role requires guiding complex scheduling challenges and delivering timely infrastructure.

You will mentor a team of contract schedulers and develop schedules (L1-L5), while reviewing contractor loads and presenting executive dashboards. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Expert-level Primavera P6 skills and schedule management tooling/techniques are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic schedule management for Amazon's data center construction projects across the Americas.
• Provide expert guidance on complex scheduling challenges while ensuring timely delivery of critical infrastructure.
• Lead and mentor a team of contract Schedulers.
• Develop and analyze project schedules (L1-L5), identifying critical paths and optimization opportunities.
• Facilitate Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM) with internal/external stakeholders.
• Conduct schedule risk assessments and what-if scenarios.
• Review and validate contractor schedules and resource loading.
• Prepare executive-level schedule status reports and dashboards.
• Oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) implementation for schedule tracking.
• Support schedule forensic analysis and improvement initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, 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. 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.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

The AMER Schedule Controls Manager is responsible for managing some of the most technical, cost-efficient, and fast-paced construction project schedules achievable. They are constantly challenged to drive continuous improvement, reduced timelines & identify spend reduction opportunities while delivering the highest quality, most technically efficient data centers in the world.

Key job responsibilities

Lead strategic schedule management for Amazon's innovative data center construction projects across the Americas. As a key member of our team, you'll provide expert guidance on complex project scheduling challenges while ensuring timely delivery of critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of contract Schedulers
• Develop and analyze project schedules (L1-L5), identifying critical paths and optimization opportunities
• Facilitate Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM) with internal/external stakeholders
• Conduct schedule risk assessments and what-if scenarios
• Review and validate contractor schedules and resource loading
• Prepare executive-level schedule status reports and dashboards
• Oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) implementation for schedule tracking
• Support schedule forensic analysis and improvement initiatives

Technical Requirements

Expert knowledge of project scheduling methodologies and tools

Ability to interpret multi-discipline construction documents

Understanding of building codes (Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, OSHA)

Experience with progress measurement and performance tracking

Travel Requirements

• Up to 25% travel across Americas (US, Canada, LATAM)
• Site visits for pre-construction planning, systems reviews, and commissioning support

About the team

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Expert-level Primavera P6 skills all schedule management tooling and techniques

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

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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 en/benefits.

USA, VA, Herndon - 139,300.00 - 208,000.00 USD annually