Sr. Schedule Controls Manager, AMER Construction Programs (AWS)

Amazon; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 139,300 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Schedule Controls Manager for AMER Construction Programs in Herndon, VA. He/she will lead strategic schedule management for data center construction across the Americas and mentor a team of contract schedulers.

The role develops and analyzes schedules (L1-L5), manages IPPM sessions, and drives schedule risk assessments and EVM implementations. Applicants should have expert Primavera P6 skills and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Expert-level Primavera P6 skills and scheduling tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic schedule management for Amazon's data center construction projects across the Americas.
• 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 and 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.

Skills

Project scheduling

Leadership

Scheduling methodologies

Team mentorship

Scheduling tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Sr. Schedule Controls Manager, AMER Construction Programs

Job ID: 10371270 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic schedule management for Amazon's innovative data center construction projects across the Americas.
• 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 and 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.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

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

Benefits and Compensation

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, Herndon - 139,300.00 - 208,000.00 USD annually.

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