Construction Manager , ADC West

Overview

Job :  | Amazon Data Services, Inc. AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure continual access to customers. We work on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and seek talented individuals to help.

You will join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You will collaborate with teams across AWS to deliver high safety and security standards while providing scalable capacity at a low cost. You will experience an inclusive culture that empowers you to own ideas to completion.

As a Data Center Construction Manager, you will be part of a team solving problems in constructing Amazon Data Centers. Our data centers emphasize energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness. You will work with partner teams such as Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning to build data centers that support customers.

You will work on electrical and mechanical systems on construction sites daily, acting as Amazon’s owner’s representative. You will drive cost, schedule, and quality while managing construction vendors and contractors building data centers.

At Amazon, we own the process from design review to construction bidding, construction execution, and final hand-off. We are a diverse, upbeat, creative team of engineers and managers delivering innovative data centers for customers.

The Data Center Construction Manager is responsible for construction project management and oversight of construction-related activities for new builds or general capital projects, owning the scope, quality, schedule, and budget.

• Direct interface with construction general contractors during bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases.
• Negotiate with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with accuracy.
• Create construction project scope and requests 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 data centers or optimization of existing ones.
• Manage construction documents including submittal reviews, RFIs, change orders, and invoicing.
• Ensure construction project quality control and record/report key construction metrics to team members and management.
• Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for equipment failures.
• Lead internal and external teams supporting the data center as an owner’s representative.

Overview of AWS Infrastructure Services and our mission to keep the cloud running. You will work with a diverse team across AWS and collaborate to deliver safety, security, and scalable capacity for customers. We value inclusivity, bold ideas, and ownership to completion.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and deployment or mass production
• Experience with MS Excel, Word, and Windows operating systems
• Experience with power management and power monitoring systems
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 data center infrastructure
• Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains

Equal Opportunity

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. If you require a workplace accommodation during the application or hiring process, please visit amazon.jobs/accommodations for more information.

Benefits and compensation information is provided to applicants during the hiring process. The base salary range and total compensation, including sign-on payments and RSUs, vary by experience and location. We offer comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits s/en/benefits.

USA, OH, Plain City -  -  USD annually

Posted:
July 18, 2026. Updated periodically as applicable. This description reflects the current role and responsibilities.