DC Design Manager for Region (AMER), Data Center Engineering
Amazon
- Seattle, WA
- $93,500 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead project teams of discipline leads to deliver quality and globally consistent data center designs across Americas within schedule and cost constraints while maintaining a high level of quality.
- Able to influence internal stakeholders, internal customers (operations), and external consultants to address program wide design changes
- Manage escalations from the design team and collaborate with procurement, construction and external consultants
- Effectively communicate with AWS Leadership and external project partners, including the creation, tracking & reporting of metrics related to schedule, cost, and quality Throughout the lifecycle of the project.
- Think outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce contract change orders without negative impacts on quality or reliability.
- Drive speed, quality, and simplification by eliminating rework loops, reducing and automating manual work and hand-offs, identifying and implementing best practices across the business, and minimizing process variability through standardization and automation.
- Create global best practice documentation and facilitate sharing across the globe.
- Ability to motivate others to achieve impeccable quality in an explosive growth and deadline-driven environment.
- Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%. International travel may be needed.
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.Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.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.Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship and 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.We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Seattle, WA, USABASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years experience managing staff / consultants / vendors
- 5+ years of design experience in commercial / industrial / other complex technical projects.
- 5+ years of Mission Critical facility design experience.
- 5+ years leading sub-consultants and project teams.
- Bachelor or Master's degree (MBA, Engineering, Architecture, Construction)PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Professional Engineering/Architecture License
- 3+ years of large-scale Data Center facility design experience.
- 10+ years of experience directly related to data center design, construction, operations, and/or facility maintenance.
- Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards including IBC or equivalent.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.
- Direct experience with design or construction administration of a variety of electrical distribution systems ranging from low voltage to high voltage.
- Direct experience with delivering modular data centers design projects, including procurement and commissioning of facilities
- Functional knowledge of industry standards, environmental codes, building codes and safety standards including International Building Code
- Ability to communicate complex technical issues to senior leadership or non-engineers, develop basic business case financial projections and create performance metrics
- Direct experience in negotiating with regulatory agencies regarding departures from building code and construction change orders
- Working Knowledge of Sharepoint, BIM/Revit, Salesforce and ProcoreAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $93,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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.