Construction Manager, Data Center Construction, Data Center Construction

About the Role

As a Data Center Construction Manager you will be part of a creative, diverse team tasked with solving fascinating problems by constructing Amazon data centers. Our facilities are industry-leading examples of energy‑efficient, cost‑effective designs. You will work alongside partner teams such as Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning to build data centers that directly support our customers.

In this role you will be Amazon’s owner‑representative on site, driving cost, schedule, and quality while managing construction vendors and contractors building data centers. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of new builds or capital projects, owning the project scope, quality, schedule, and budget.

Prerequisite: US citizen eligible for an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

• Direct interface with construction general contractors during the bidding, award, execution, and close‑out phases.
• Conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy.
• Create construction project scope and request for proposals.
• Perform financial analysis of construction projects.
• Oversee construction of specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers.
• Review constructability of electrical and mechanical designs for new or optimized data centers.
• Manage construction document control, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, and invoicing.
• Ensure construction quality control and record/report key construction metrics.
• Lead troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Provide leadership within the team and to external stakeholders supporting the data center.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent engineering science, or 6+ years of related construction management experience.
• 6+ years of construction management of large, complex projects involving large‑scale MEP plants.
• 6+ years of general contractor and vendor management experience (RFP, bidding, change orders, quality control, RFIs, submittal tracking).
• 6+ years of constructing electrical engineering systems such as large‑scale power distribution/generation gear and mechanical systems such as cooling systems.

• Understanding of electrical engineering principles including switch gear, UPS, transformers, and circuit breakers; mechanical engineering principles for cooling systems.
• Experience in design or construction of data centers or critical infrastructure, or large‑scale mechanical and electrical plants.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to use data to justify conclusions.
• Value engineering experience: proven ability to reduce costs through creative solutions with no impact on quality and reliability.
• Ability to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings for all disciplines.
• Experience defining system‑level architecture, specifying/documenting performance and equipment requirements, and creating / maintaining project documentation.
• Experience with large‑scale technical operations or large‑scale compute farms.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations (Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, OSHA).
• Experience in controls and commissioning of large‑scale projects.
• Experience with power management and power monitoring systems.
• Certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), LEED, and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $98,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company.

Equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please let us know.