DescriptionSr. Construction Cost Estimator in Data Center Engineering - Civil, Structural, Architectural Solutions (DCE-CSAS) team has the ability to understand the customer demand as well as the technology & business opportunities that exist in order to lead the organization forward; providing construction cost, schedule, and constructability guidance. You understand key problems, and propose and analyze multiple solutions to produce the most efficient, cost effective, resilient and scalable achievable data center with best constructability and cost, not only for Civil, Structural, Architectural disciplines but also for Mechanical, Electrical, Control, and whole Data Center Engineering disciplines.Sr. Construction Cost Estimator in DCE-CSAS provides the global vision, rationale and recommendations to leadership teams for next-generation data center construction cost estimating and control standards in new design and remediation, while ensuring current systems meet engineering performance, construction schedule and operational standards.As a Sr. Construction Cost Estimator in DCE-CSAS, you are a leader and visionary in your field, working within and leading the work of cross-functional teams that include: technical program management, product management, architect, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering, supply chain management, construction, operations, safety and security, and legal. You will participate in external forums/consortiums to understand current trends and developments within the industry. You will be responsible for leading the global cost control goal and strategy, constructability of new data center template and product innovation/development, and remediations of existing sites.Key job responsibilitiesAmazon's vision is to be the world's most customer-centric company, and this role is key to that vision. As a Sr. Construction Cost Estimator, you will be leading projects to ever-evolving customer needs for the new and existing AWS data center fleet as we continue hyper-scale expansion. As an ideal candidate:
You understand the key aspects of legacy and modern data center construction systems. Using this experience, you identify improvement areas of value engineering and defining/tracking construction cost performance metrics in existing and next-generation data center.
You are responsible for and oversee the creation and improvement of data center basis of design & project specifications to drive standardization in the data center cost performance.
You conceive, initiate and lead projects with widespread impact on infrastructure construction cost strategy, innovation and implementation.
You are responsible for, conduct, and provide oversight for the review of the constructability of next generation data center designs and financial analysis, and schedule/sequence of construction.
You conduct cost analysis of schedule and design variations of civil, structural, architectural, electrical and mechanical designs associated with the construction of new data centers or optimization/retrofit of existing data centers.
You review bid summaries, schedules and milestones, labor pricing, and perform subcontractor evaluations.
You implement, maintain and execute cost control, change management, progress and performance reporting.
You decompose complex construction cost problems or new technologies or topologies to distill underlying risks and benefits, and identify straightforward and actionable solutions to reduce risk.
A day in the lifeAmazon has a global presence; therefore 20% to 40% travel will be necessary. International support will be part of the job, and some international travel will be necessary with short notice. Support could consist of visiting data centers, working on international teams and could require developing schematic and design document packages with best construction cost and value engineering for both global future and existing sites. An understanding of international construction cost estimation and control practices is preferable.About the teamWhy AWS?About AWSAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to celebrate our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe have a career path for you no matter what stage you’re in when you start here. We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Austin, TX, USA | Columbus, OH, USA | Herndon, VA, USA | Seattle, WA, USABasic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or 8+ years of relevant experience.
5+ years of experience in construction cost estimating and control.
5+ years of experience in data center delivery (design, commissioning and construction) or mission critical facilities or equivalent.
Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
Ability and willingness to travel internationally/domestically with short notice.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
7+ years of relevant new and remediation design, construction, cost, scheduling, operation, and maintenance experience with mission critical facilities, especially data centers, or complex technical infrastructure projects.
Experience with construction cost estimating software such as CostX, Cubit, Onscreen takeoff, Timberline and Bluebeam.
Knowledge of building codes and construction practice.
Strong secondary understanding of uninterruptible power supplies, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution, electrical control systems, automatic/static transfer switches, chillers, cooling towers, direct and indirect evaporative cooling, variable speed drives, mechanical control systems, fan systems, acoustics, and fire detection/suppression.
Experience in managing third party Quantity Surveyor vendors.
Possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, maintain high quality standards.
Ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce construction cost and schedule while managing impact to quality and constructability.
Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role.
Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
