Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Data Center Engineering
GlobalConstructionPrincipal,DataCenterEngineering
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“Global Construction Principal, Data Center Engineering at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Construction expertise, Data center design, Field execution. Identify and resolve design conflicts. Resolve construction sequencing issues”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve construction efficiency; Reduce construction costs
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Conflict resolution
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience reading construction specifications and drawings, Knowledge of building codes and regulations, Experience communicating clearly and concisely, Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, 10+ years of hands-on construction experience, 5+ years of experience in constructability review, design-build, or design-construction integration roles, Deep understanding of construction means and methods, Extensive understanding of contracting frameworks and contractual processes
Nice to Have
Experience in construction of data center delivery, Background in modular construction, prefabrication, or DfMA, Familiarity with accelerated delivery methods, Experience working in integrated project delivery or design-build environments, Professional certifications such as CCM, PE, or DBIA
What You'll Do.
Identify and resolve design conflicts
Resolve construction sequencing issues
Resolve field execution challenges
Provide insight into construction challenges
Provide guidance to mitigate identified resolution
Develop constructability standards
Implement constructability best practices
Partner with Design Engineering
Partner with Construction Management
Partner with General Contractors
Optimize designs for field execution
Serve as construction subject matter expert
Provide feedback on constructability
Provide feedback on means and methods
Provide feedback on schedule impacts
Review design assumptions
Validate design assumptions
Drive value engineering initiatives
Improve construction efficiency
Reduce construction costs
Resolve complex technical challenges
Lead root cause analysis
Implement systemic improvements
Influence design decisions
Ensure smooth handoffs
Gather field insights
Validate constructability solutions
Present constructability findings
Present recommendations to leadership
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Design Engineering; Construction Management; General Contractors; Trade partners; Senior leadership; Project stakeholders
Communication Scope
Leadership communication; Stakeholder communication
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Global Construction Principal. This role requires a proven construction expert who can bridge design and construction phases, ensuring our innovative, modular and accelerated delivery approaches are practical, cost-effective, and executable in the field. AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure - we're the people who keep the cloud running. As our Global Construction Principal, you will be a key technical expert to help shape the future of AWS data centers across our global fleet. This role combines deep technical and practical expertise with strategic influence, as you'll provide oversight on the design and construction of data centers that safeguard the critical infrastructure powering millions of AWS customers worldwide. You'll work at the intersection of traditional stick build and modular data centers, solving unique constructability challenges that come with AWS's unprecedented scale and growth. Key job responsibilities • Identify and resolve design conflicts, construction sequencing issues, and field execution challenges before they impact schedule or budget • Provide insight into construction challenges, whether technical, contractual or practical, and provide guidance to mitigate identified resolution • Develop and implement constructability standards and best practices • Partner with Design Engineering, Construction Management, and General Contractors to optimize designs for field execution • Serve as the primary construction subject matter expert during design development, providing real-time feedback on constructability, means and methods, and schedule impacts • Review and validate design assumptions against field realities, material availability, and labor market conditions • Drive value engineering initiatives that maintain quality while improving construction efficiency and reducing costs • Resolve complex technical challenges that span multiple discip
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