Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Cloud Computing
ConstructionCostEngineer
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“Construction Cost Engineer at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Cost control, Data center construction, Bid analysis. Utilize tools and templates for bid analysis. Utilize tools and templates for cost management”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving abilities; Analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production, Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems, Experience with power management and power monitoring systems
Nice to Have
5+ years project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure, 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 deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure, Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains
What You'll Do.
Utilize tools and templates for bid analysis
Utilize tools and templates for cost management
Engage third-party Quantity Surveyor vendors
Manage third-party Quantity Surveyor vendors
Work seamlessly with multi-disciplinary teams globally
Communicate cost control goals effectively to all stakeholders
Identify Value Engineering opportunities in design
Quantify Value Engineering opportunities in design
Assess financial impacts
Update historical data repository
Define cost performance metrics
Track cost performance metrics
Analyze Construction vendor proposals
Create accurate bid leveling documents
Provide cost analysis of schedule variations
Provide cost analysis of design variations
Validate final award value
Validate scope based on contract documents
Implement cost control
Maintain cost control
Implement change management
Maintain change management
Execute change management
Implement performance reporting
Maintain performance reporting
Execute performance reporting
Validate change cost impacts
Ensure accurate vendor invoices
Ensure timely vendor invoices
Support project close-out
Support final payments
Deliver results for multiple projects
Manage competing priorities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multi-disciplinary teams globally; Diverse professionals
Communication Scope
Cost control goals
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Infrastructure Services designs, plans, delivers, and operates all AWS global infrastructure. We keep the cloud running by supporting all AWS data centers, servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment. This ensures our customers have continuous access to innovation. We tackle the most challenging problems in supply chain management and seek talented individuals to join our efforts. You'll collaborate with a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers. Working across AWS, you'll help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing extensive capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. Our inclusive culture welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. The AWS Americas (AMER) Cost Control team seeks a passionate and motivated construction cost engineer to support our Data Center Construction projects. The ideal candidate possesses: • Innovation and analytical skills • Knowledge of global construction markets and data center systems • Experience in creating benchmarks and metrics for cost controls • Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities • Skills in working with remote teams • Effective communication with diverse professionals At Amazon, we leverage unique opportunities and work as diverse, creative, team-oriented professionals to develop data centers that are transforming the industry. Key job responsibilities • Utilize tools and templates for bid analysis and cost management • Engage and manage third-party Quantity Surveyor vendors • Work seamlessly with multi-disciplinary teams globally • Communicate cost control goals effectively to all stakeholders • Identify and quantify Value Engineering opportunities in design • Assess project risks and their financial impacts • Update historical data repository • Define and track cost performance metrics • Analyze Construction vendor proposal
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