Senior Construction Manager, AWS Data Center Constrution AMER

Overview Senior Construction Manager, AWS Data Center Construction AMER. This position will be based in Paulínia, Brazil, with frequent domestic and international travel up to 50-75% to support projects as necessary. Responsibilities Project management and oversight of construction-related activities for new region builds throughout our global portfolio. Ownership of project scope, timeline, and budget. Provide Construction Management for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers. Review the constructability of electrical and mechanical system designs associated with the construction of new data centers or the optimization of existing data centers. Creation of project scope and equipment requirements, assist with requests for proposals, and capital requests. Ensure total project quality, including commissioning and integrated system testing, and oversee project execution. 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. Concurrently manage multiple projects including new data center buildings and capital improvement projects for existing data centers. Provide operational support for installed facilities including review of procedures, best practices, and maintenance initiatives. Be a leader within the group as well as with internal and external teams that support the data center. Travel to data center sites to manage construction efforts, electrical systems audits, mechanical system reviews, constructability reviews, startup testing, and full commissioning as required. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in construction/program management for mission-critical facilities. 10+ years of experience in construction management or construction project management. 7+ years of general contractor and vendor management experience (RFPs, bidding, change orders, quality control, RFI/submittal tracking) including leading pre-construction efforts. Familiarity with electrical engineering best practices including breaker coordination studies and switchgear sequence of operation. Knowledge of building, electrical and fire codes and regulations including Life Safety; knowledge of EH&S regulations and requirements. Experience developing and managing projects in multiple countries. Experience leading conflict resolution with co-located and geographically dispersed multi-cultural teams. Experience leading large contractor support teams (contractors, not direct employees). Experience developing, monitoring, and maintaining mission-critical project schedules; master and micro schedules. Possess the ability to obtain visas for travel to international project locations and meet entry requirements for regions outside of the assigned office location. Fully bilingual in Portuguese and English (spoken and written). Preferred Qualifications International experience directly managing construction projects from end to end. Fluent in Spanish (spoken and written). Experience related to the design and construction of data centers. Manufacturing experience and knowledge of lean principles. Vendor and contractor/subcontractor negotiation and management skills for construction and project execution. Experience with fast-track design/build projects and multiple significant upgrade projects. Experience with large-scale technical operations or compute farms. Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, NFPA, NEC, or equivalents; knowledge of large-scale mechanical and power systems. Experience in power and mechanical system reliability and risk assessment studies; experience with mechanical air handling units, power management, and power monitoring systems. Demonstrable leadership and problem-solving skills; ability to work autonomously with limited oversight. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings for all disciplines. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and high quality standards. EEO statement and accommodations: 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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. #J-18808-Ljbffr