Description
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Amazon Construction Project Managers (CPMs) are always at the forefront of the construction industry in terms of innovation, and maintain a focus to deliver the most innovative products to our customers. Our data centers are industry leading facilities in terms of energy efficiency and cost effectiveness. The Data Center CPM is ultimately responsible for the day to day construction oversight and management of the contractors. The CPM will also be utilized as a leader in their specific discipline (construction management, building services, architectural, electrical or mechanical engineering) and shall be responsible as a team member for delivering construction of some of the most sophisticated electrical and mechanical systems in the world.
At Amazon we leverage unique opportunities presented to us by owning everything from the substation, to the server, and back to the cooling towers. We are diverse, upbeat, creative, team-oriented construction professionals working on a daily basis to develop data centers that are changing the face of data facilities.
Daily responsibilities will include all aspects of the entire data center lifecycle construction starting with the site feasibility, through the procurement of the design teams and design review, daily construction oversight, and commissioning of completed facilities.
Key Job Responsibilities
* Project management and oversight of construction related activities for new builds or general capital projects, including ownership of the project scope, timeline, and budgets.
* Driving costs down and schedules shorter while maintaining quality.
* Provide construction management for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers.
* Review constructability of electrical and mechanical system and building designs associated with the construction of new data centers or the optimization of existing data centers.
* Create project scope and equipment requirements, assist with request for proposals, and capital requests; assist with commissioning and integrated system testing and oversee execution of the project.
* Issue/Manage the Request for Information process during construction and coordinate construction administration with engineers.
* Record and report key metrics to team members and management.
* Manage multiple projects concurrently, including new data center building and capital improvement projects associated with existing data centers.
* Provide operational support of installed facilities, including review of procedures, best practices, and maintenance initiatives.
* Lead within the group and within internal and external teams that support the data center.
* Travel to datacenter sites for electrical systems audits, mechanical system reviews, constructability reviews, startup testing, and full commissioning, as required.
Hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-and-suitability).
A Day In The Life
AWS Construction Managers lead the delivery of our Data Center projects. They work closely with internal stakeholders and contractors, resolving project issues, managing RFIs, change orders and other key delivery functions. Our CMs spend the majority of the week on site working closely with our vendors to drive project outcomes.
Basic Qualifications
* 5+ Years of work experience in design and construction management.
* Experience in program management in mission‐critical facilities.
* Experience reading and interpreting construction-related drawings for all disciplines.
* Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment/mass production.
Preferred Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
* Experience in mission‐critical projects (data centres, semiconductor, hospitals, oil and gas).
* Knowledge of Australian building codes and regulations including Fire Codes, Building Codes, Energy Efficiency Codes, Sanitary Codes and Safety Codes.
* Previous vendor and contractor/subcontractor negotiation and management skills associated with construction and project execution.
* Experience in mechanical and electrical systems.
Acknowledgement Of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE Statement
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.
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