Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Cloud Computing

DataCenterDesignManagerforRegion

$80–160k Herndon, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Data Center Design Manager for Region at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Data center design, Engineering leadership, Project delivery. Lead project teams. Deliver quality DC designs”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver quality designs within budget; Deliver quality designs within schedule; Improve design delivery; Raise the bar

Industry & Context.

Cloud Computing
Problems you'll solve

Manage escalations; Identify design decisions; Risk mitigation; Design optimization

Eligibility Requirements

25% travel, International travel may be needed

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

4+ years industrial/commercial engineering, 4+ years commissioning experience, Knowledge of mechanical/electrical equipment, Experience researching new designs, Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Nice to Have

Professional Engineer License, Experience with building codes, Experience carrying design concepts through development to deployment, Experience reading/creating construction drawings

What You'll Do.

Deliver quality DC designs

Influence internal stakeholders

Identify multi-disciplinary design decisions

Manage design development lifecycle

Manage design change management

Manage permitting process

Manage implementation process

Manage design consultants

Communicate with AWS Leadership

Track project metrics

Manage competing priorities

Drive speed and quality

Eliminate rework loops

Create global best practice documentation

Facilitate sharing documentation

Achieve impeccable quality

Travel for site assessments

Travel for design meetings

Travel for construction review

Lead design team meetings

Review design documents

Approve design changes

Manage consultant deliverables

Manage consultant performance

Respond to technical escalations

Collaborate with procurement teams

Collaborate with construction teams

Track project metrics

Create best practice documentation

Update best practice documentation

Participate in stakeholder meetings

Conduct site assessments

Conduct construction reviews

Manage critical path schedules

Analyze design optimization opportunities

Review submittal responses

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-disciplinary decisions; External engineering resources; Regulatory agencies; Procurement teams; Construction teams; Design consultants

Communication Scope

Communicate with AWS Leadership; Report on metrics

Process & Methodology

Critical path schedule management, Risk management, Quality management, Cost management

Full Job 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 Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Regional Design Manager to join its design team. As a Sr. Regional Design Manager, you will be part of a global engineering leadership team, comprised of highly effective Architects, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Security and Control Engineers. AWS self-performs engineering on the majority of our capacity delivery projects. This unique vantage point allows the Design Managers to maintain a close connection with project details and drive project outcomes. You will have impact on the design direction and ability to improve design delivery for an entire region, while establishing design procedures and protocols for the development of future systems. This role is an opportunity to collaborate with many facets of the AWS organization, external engineering resources and regulatory agencies. Amazon’s Data Centers are industry leading examples of innovation in the areas of space utilization, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness. We are known for our s

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