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 architects, 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 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 speed to market and reliability. This role sits within the global team

responsible for the design and operation of critical Data Center facilities

located throughout the world. Our Design Team is on the forefront of creating

and delivering the most innovative products to our customers; and are known for

being a diverse and upbeat team that is changing the face of Cloud Computing. We

continue to grow and are looking for team members that can support our speed to

market, raise the bar, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous

learning. Amazon’s work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an

exceptional opportunity for the right candidate. At Amazon we highly support

continued learning opportunities and focus on continued employee development.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead project teams of discipline leads to deliver quality and globally

consistent data center designs across Americas within schedule and cost

constraints while maintaining a high level of quality.

• Able to influence internal stakeholders, internal customers (operations), and

external consultants to address program wide design changes

• Manage escalations from the design team and collaborate with procurement,

construction and external consultants

• Effectively communicate with AWS Leadership and external project partners,

including the creation, tracking & reporting of metrics related to schedule,

cost, and quality Throughout the lifecycle of the project.

• Think outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the

construction process to reduce contract change orders without negative impacts

on quality or reliability.

• Drive speed, quality, and simplification by eliminating rework loops, reducing

and automating manual work and hand-offs, identifying and implementing best

practices across the business, and minimizing process variability through

standardization and automation.

• Create global best practice documentation and facilitate sharing across the

globe.

• Ability to motivate others to achieve impeccable quality in an explosive

growth and deadline-driven environment.

• Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review,

and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%.

International travel may be needed.

About the team

Why AWS

Amazon 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.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred

qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates

to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path,

or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the

expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of

our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home,

there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here 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 be proud of our

differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our

Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us

to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth

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.

Basic Qualifications: - 5+ years of industrial or commercial engineering in

mission critical facilities including but not limited to: data centers, power

generation or oil and gas facilities experience

- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil,

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

- Experience in project management or management consulting including handling

multiple ongoing projects

- Experience in life cycle design projects from design strategy through

execution

- Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings,

specifications, and submittal documents Preferred Qualifications: - Experience

with building codes and regulations for your region

- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into

deployment or mass production

- Experience managing challenging assignments with aggressive schedules

- Experience identifying, mitigating, and managing business risks and tradeoffs

- Professional Engineering or Architectural License

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis

of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our

customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or

adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the

interview or onboarding process, please visit

https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations

[https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations] for more

information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please

contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package

will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final

compensation will be determined based on factors including experience,

qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits

including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &

AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health

Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy

Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits

[https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits].

USA, WA, Seattle - 116,800.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

DC Design Manager for Region (AMER), Data Center Engineering

About This Role

Required Skills

Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor (Data Centre Projects)

Data Center Operations Management

Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction