Construction manager, DC Communities

Job Overview

The AWS Construction Manager (CM) oversees the entire construction process for data center infrastructure projects within Amazon Web Services. The CM serves as AWS’s primary on‑site representative, managing general contractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with AWS standards. Construction Managers also implement environmental requirements, safety protocols, and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

• Oversee construction projects from groundbreaking through Power Facilities Hand Off (PFHO) and substantial completion.
• Manage general contractors, specialty contractors, and subcontractors to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate between internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Make critical decisions on construction methods, schedule adjustments, and issue resolution.
• Ensure proper project documentation and reporting in Procore construction management platform.
• Promote and enforce AWS health and safety standards on construction sites.
• Review incident reports, conduct investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and site walks to identify hazards and recognize safe behaviors.
• Monitor Serious Incident Rate (SIR) performance and implement preventive measures.
• Ensure general contractors report all incidents within required timelines (notification within 2 hours, preliminary report within 24 hours).
• Partner with Regional Safety Engineers (RSEs) to review investigation reports and assess control measures.
• Assign and track completion of General Contractor Environmental Awareness Training through the Learn Platform.
• Communicate AWS environmental expectations to general contractors during onboarding and kickoff meetings.
• Ensure general contractors develop and implement Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP) prior to construction start.
• Report environmental observations in Procore as required.
• Oversee general contractor management of environmental controls including erosion and sediment control devices.
• Escalate Tier 1 and Tier 2 environmental incidents to the Environmental and Legal teams.
• Monitor general contractor compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for inspections, observations, and incident management.
• Partner with AWS Environmental team on compliance matters and issue resolution.
• Verify environmental permit requirements are met before substantial completion.
• Ensure construction activities comply with AWS Basis of Design (BOD) standards and specifications.
• Review and approve contractor submittals, shop drawings, and construction methods.
• Coordinate resolution of technical issues and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Oversee commissioning activities and Integrated System Testing (IST).
• Verify as‑built documentation accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure proper vibration monitoring and control measures for work near operational data centers.
• Serve as primary point of contact between AWS and general contractors.
• Coordinate with internal teams including Design Engineering, Field Engineering, Operations, Environmental, Health & Safety, Procurement, and Controls.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to senior leadership through weekly and monthly business reviews.
• Facilitate collaboration between multiple contractors and vendors on‑site.
• Manage relationships with local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Monitor project budgets and track expenditures.
• Review and approve contractor payment applications.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
• Manage change orders and scope modifications.
• Ensure cost documentation is accurate and complete in Procore.
• Maintain comprehensive project records in Procore construction management system.
• Track and report on key performance indicators and project metrics.
• Prepare project status reports and presentations for leadership.
• Document lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure proper closeout documentation before facility handover.

• Bachelor’s degree in…