Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Cloud Computing

DCDesignManagerforRegion(AMER),DCDE-AMER

$117–160k Seattle, Washington, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“DC Design Manager for Region (AMER), DCDE - AMER 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 for region; Establish design procedures; Establish design protocols; Raise performance bar

Industry & Context.

Cloud Computing
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Risk mitigation; Design optimization

Eligibility Requirements

25% travel, International travel may be needed

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years industrial/commercial engineering, 5+ years engineering/installation/commissioning, Knowledge of mechanical/electrical equipment, Experience researching new designs/technologies, Experience with data center design/construction/operation/maintenance, Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Construction Management/Engineering

Nice to Have

Experience with building codes, Experience carrying design concepts through development to deployment, Experience reading/interpreting/creating construction drawings/specifications/submittals, Professional Engineering or Architectural License

What You'll Do.

Deliver quality DC designs

Influence internal stakeholders

Influence internal customers

Influence external consultants

Address program wide design changes

Identify multi-disciplinary design decisions

Manage permitting lifecycle

Manage implementation lifecycle

Manage design consultant procurement

Manage design consultant contracting

Manage consultant deliverable management

Manage consultant payments

Communicate with AWS Leadership

Communicate with external project partners

Track schedule metrics

Track quality metrics

Manage competing priorities

Eliminate rework loops

Create global best practice documentation

Facilitate sharing documentation globally

Achieve impeccable quality

Travel for site assessments

Travel for internal design meetings

Travel for construction review

Travel for interfacing with design consultants

Lead design team meetings

Coordinate cross-disciplinary decisions

Review design documents

Approve design documents

Approve design changes

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

Manage risk mitigation

Analyze design optimization opportunities

Review submittal responses

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Global engineering leadership team; External engineering resources; Regulatory agencies

Communication Scope

Communicate with AWS Leadership; Communicate with external project partners; Create reporting

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 Sr. 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. Y ou 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

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