Job Description

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.
Our Construction Managers are on the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers; and are known for changing the face of cloud computing.
Amazon Pre Construction Managers (PCMs) are strategic leaders at the forefront of construction innovation, maintaining a focus on delivering 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 PCM is ultimately responsible for pre-construction planning, design coordination, contractor engagement, and project setup that enables successful construction delivery. The PCM will also be utilized as a leader in their specific discipline (pre-construction management, design coordination, value engineering, or project development) and shall be responsible as a team member for de-risking and preparing complex, mission-critical infrastructure systems for reliable construction delivery.
At Amazon we leverage unique opportunities presented to us by owning everything from project inception through to GC contract award. We are diverse, upbeat, creative, team-oriented pre-construction professionals working collaboratively with Design Engineering, Cost Control, and Data Center Sourcing & Procurement teams to develop data centers that are changing the face of data facilities.
Key job responsibilities

• Lead bi-annual planning cycles to identify optimal project delivery strategies based on design complexity, build risk, and business criticality
• Develop and execute Project Delivery Strategy documentation during Due Diligence phase
• Coordinate with Design Managers and stakeholder teams to align delivery strategies with project requirements
• Drive cost optimization and schedule efficiency throughout the pre-construction phase
• Proactively identify and assess project risks during due diligence and design development phases
• Implement comprehensive risk mitigation strategies to ensure predictable project outcomes
• Coordinate early identification of site constraints, regulatory challenges, and technical complexities
• Establish contingency planning and risk response protocols to minimize delivery impacts
• Review design development phases from kickoff through completion with focus on scalable delivery solutions
• Manage constructability reviews, value engineering initiatives, and cost planning processes
• Facilitate collaboration between design consultants, contractors, and internal teams
• Ensure design quality and constructability standards support reliable construction execution
• Lead contractor selection and engagement processes for optimal project delivery outcomes
• Coordinate with Data Center Sourcing & Procurement on contractor evaluation and award processes
• Manage contractor performance and deliverable quality during pre-construction phases
• Facilitate seamless transition from design to construction execution with comprehensive handoff protocols
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to ensure delivery targets are met
• Coordinate with Cost Planning teams to ensure accurate budgeting and cost management
• Implement quality control processes and performance tracking systems throughout pre-construction
• Manage project documentation and ensure compliance with Amazon delivery standards
• Support development of regional construction standards and delivery best practices
• Contribute to global knowledge sharing and process improvement initiatives

A day in the life
You will use data and anecdotes to tactically drive internal customers to manage project risks (time, cost, quality and safety). Daily responsibilities include all pre-construction aspects of the entire data center lifecycle starting with site feasibility and due diligence, Delivery strategy, comprehensive design review, constructability analysis, cost estimation and value engineering, permitting support, GC Procurement and preparation for seamless transition to construction teams for reliable facility delivery.
You must be an e?ective communicator, sending clear, concise and consistent messages verbally, in written form, and/or public speaking forums. You must have diplomacy, patience and tact to earn trust in relationships to e?ectively advise, instruct and challenge internal and external partner teams on strategies and processes.
About the team
You will be integrated with a global network of Construction professionals including Construction Managers, Cost planner, Program Managers, Regional Managers, and Regional Project Engineers in operational teams, as well as the Data Engineers.
Our Data Center Pre-Construction team owns and drives the process for program, cost, constructability, procurement and delivery strategies, bid analysis through to contract award.
About AWS
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering
7+ years of relevant experience within industry.
Experience in End-to-End Project Planning and Cost Management from Due Diligence, Site assessment & Concept design test fit phase.
Experienced in Design review, Constructability, Value Engineering & Safety in Design
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
10+ years' experience as a Pre-Construction, Construction, Project manager for a major developer, general contractors, Client side consultancy or Data Center provider.
Experience collaborating effectively with various stakeholders across large organizations.
Direct experience in the design, construction, or management of data centers, critical infrastructure, or large-scale commercial projects.
Experience in developing and presenting business case analyses or budgets to senior leadership, including driving continuous improvement methodologies and practices
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