Tech Ops Engineer II - AMZ26688.4

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Restricted stock units

Medical and other benefits

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Chicago seeks a Tech Ops Engineer II to lead cost control for large-scale data center projects. You will implement cost management, analyze bids, and coordinate with third-party vendors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires a background in construction management or quantity surveying, experience with estimating software, and the ability to communicate cost strategies to engineers and stakeholders. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field, plus 5 years of post-baccalaureate experience.
• Alternative: Master’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field and 2 years of experience.
• Experience includes construction cost control, data center or other mission critical construction environments, and construction management.
• Experience with estimating software such as CostX, Cubit, Onscreen Takeoff, Timberline and Bluebeam, as well as being an MS Office Suite power user.

Responsibilities

• Utilize tools and templates for bid analysis and cost management.
• Engage and manage third-party Quantity Surveyor vendors and ensure accurate invoices.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams globally and communicate cost control goals to stakeholders.
• Identify and quantify Value Engineering opportunities and assess risks and financial impacts.
• Update historical data repository and define cost performance metrics.
• Analyze vendor proposals with benchmark data and provide bid leveling and cost analyses.
• Validate final award value, schedule and scope based on contract documents and change costs.
• Implement, maintain and execute cost control, change management and performance reporting.
• Support project close-out and final payments.
• Deliver results for multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Domestic travel up to 30% may be required.

Skills

Cost control

Data center construction

Construction management

Budget review

Estimate strategy communication

MS Office power user

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management / Quantity Surveying / Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

CostX

Cubit

Onscreen Takeoff

Timberline

Bluebeam

MS Office Suite

Job description

Description

Employer: Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Position: Tech Ops Engineer II - AMZ26688.4

Location: Chicago, IL

Multiple Positions Available

• Utilize tools and templates for bid analysis and cost management.
• Engage and manage third-party Quantity Surveyor vendors. Ensure accurate and timely vendor invoices.
• Work seamlessly with multi-disciplinary teams globally, and communicate cost control goals effectively to all stakeholders.

• Identify and quantify Value Engineering opportunities in design, and assess project risks and their financial impacts.
• Update historical data repository. Define and track cost performance metrics.
• Analyze Construction vendor proposals using AWS benchmark data. Create accurate bid leveling documents. Provide cost analysis of schedule and design variations.
• Validate final award value, schedule and scope based on contract documents. Validate change cost impacts.
• Implement, maintain and execute cost control, change management, and performance reporting.
• Support project close-out and final payments.
• Deliver results for multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Domestic travel up to 30% to perform role responsibilities may be required

(40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $124093 - $183300)

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field followed by 5 years of progressively responsible post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation. In the alternative, employer will accept a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.

Experience must include 2 years in each of the following:

• Construction cost control, with specific knowledge of electrical, mechanical or ASC cost elements.
• Data Center or other mission critical construction environments
• Construction management
• Reviewing and justifying budgets
• Communicating estimate strategy to construction and nonconstruction professionals
• Experience with estimating software such as CostX, Cubit, Onscreen takeoff, Timberline and Bluebeam, as well as an MS Office Suite 'power user’.

Preferred Qualifications

All applicants must meet all the above listed requirements.

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.

The pay range for this position in Chicago, IL is $124093 - $183300 (yr); however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided by the IL Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location.

Company

- Amazon Data Services, Inc. - A19

Job ID: A10453175