Pre-Construction Manager, AMER Central Data Center Construction

Amazon • Herndon, VA • 3h ago

Description

Amazon's Data Centers are industry leading examples of innovation in design, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. As Pre-Construction managers, we are the nationwide team responsible for planning the construction of the Amazon's new sites. We are on the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers; and are known for innovating the possibilities of cloud computing.

As a Pre-Construction Manager you will support the development and implementation of a Pre-Construction program execution across the nation over multitude of campuses. This role will serve as the primary liaison between Real Estate, Design Engineering, Due Diligence, and other critical partner teams from initial planning, through design development to provide schedule forecasting, construction budgeting, and constructability guidance. Our goal is to find the candidate with extensive practical construction experience with bidding, contracting, construction documents, industry infrastructure, design, and engineering.

Key job responsibilities

Foundational knowledge of critical data center equipment (Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Switchgear, Transformers, Power Feeders & Busduct, Chillers, Plumbing, Fire Detection/Suppression, Air Handling Units, Computer Room Air Handling/Conditioning Units).

Perform constructability reviews of critical scopes associated with the construction of new data centers building and sites and drive improvements in baseline.

Perform build phasing evaluations in terms of civil, structural, electrical fields for potential sites.

Determine and communicate site requirements that could impact schedule, cost, delivery of the work and integration of site with surrounding properties.

Conduct negotiations with land sellers, developers, general contractors and evaluate bids, proposals, and scoping documents with detail and accuracy.

Manage GC and other third-party vendors delivering preconstruction services during the design phase.

Define construction scopes and request for proposals to General Contractors. Review bid summaries, schedules and milestones, pricing, in subcontractor level bid evaluations.

Support issuance of contracting documents (i.e., Work Orders, Purchase Orders, Work Letters).

Develop handoff project documentation to Construction Manager partners.

Collect, evaluate, and share lessons learned to direct teammates, and peers in design, and construction teams to achieve continuous improvement across the entire program.

Ability to travel 25% of the time.

About the team

This role will report into the AMER Precon team, within the AMER DCCD org. We are a nationwide team of diverse set of building and construction experts who excel at constructing the innovative infrastructure that keeps the cloud running and growing. We engage with a wide range of internal partner teams from the outset of new site pursuits through to construction. Daily, we think creatively and act boldly to continuously improve our deliveries. We focus on Bias for Action and Insist on the Highest Standards to Deliver Results and Earn Trust with our stakeholders and customers.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Experience in construction or project management

Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems

Experience managing and negotiating contracts and vendor relationships

Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure experience

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 project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure

Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations, with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure

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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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