Construction Manager, AWS

Data Center Construction Manager

Job  | Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Overview: AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure, maintaining data centers, servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment. You will be part of a diverse team of software, hardware, network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles, collaborating across AWS to deliver safety, security, and infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost while fostering an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas.

• The Data Center Construction Manager will oversee construction project management and related activities for new builds or general capital projects, owning project scope, quality, schedule, and budget.
• Direct interface with construction general contractors during bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases.
• Conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals accurately.
• Create construction project scope and request for proposals.
• Perform financial analysis of construction.
• Manage construction projects aimed at increasing data center resiliency.
• Conduct constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs for new or optimized 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.
• Lead troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Act as a leader within the group and with internal and external teams supporting the data center.
• Interpret construction specifications and drawings for all disciplines.
• Define data center system‑level architecture, specify performance and equipment requirements, and communicate conceptual designs.
• Leverage experience with large‑scale technical operations or compute farms.
• Apply knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA.
• Manage controls and commissioning of large‑scale projects.
• Operate power management and monitoring systems.
• Hold certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), LEED, or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment or mass production.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems.
• Experience with power management and power monitoring systems.

• 5+ years of project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of critical data center equipment.
• Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA.
• Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations, with deep understanding of electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains.

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Base salary range:  –  USD annually. Package includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs) plus benefits such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Location:

Lubbock, TX, USA.