Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Data Center Engineering

GlobalConstructionPrincipal,DataCenterEngineering

$163–220k Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Data Center Engineering
Problems you'll solve

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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