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.

The AWS AMER Cost Control team is seeking a passionate and motivated construction cost engineer to support a portfolio of Data Center Construction projects in North and South America. The ideal candidate is innovative, analytical and knowledgeable of the global construction market, the core systems integral to the construction of data centers, and their associated costs. You should have a bias toward automation and a track record of creating benchmarks and metrics to support efficient and effective cost controls. You pay attention to detail and solve problems at their root. You have experience working with remote teams and ability to communicate effectively with both construction and non-construction professionals. At Amazon we leverage unique opportunities presented to us and are diverse, creative, team oriented professionals working on a daily basis to develop data centers that are changing the face of data facilities.

Key job responsibilities

Success as a Construction Cost Engineer is measured by:

Utilizing tools and templates for bid analysis and cost management

Engaging and managing third party Quantity Surveyor vendors Working seamlessly with multi-disciplinary teams, both internal and external on a global scale

Communicating cost control goals to all stakeholders effectively

Identify Value Engineering opportunities in the design and quantify the savings

Identify project risks and the financial cost impacts associated and communicate to the broader team

Updating repository for historical data

Defining and tracking cost performance metrics

Analyzing and providing timely feedback of Construction vendor proposals using AWS benchmark data

Creating accurate bid leveling documents

Providing cost analysis of schedule and design variations

Validating the final award amount and scope based on contract documents including schedule

Implementing, maintaining and executing all cost control, change management, progress and performance reporting

Validating change cost impacts

Ensuring vendor invoices are accurate and timely

Supporting the construction team with project close-out and final payments

Delivering results for multiple projects with competing priorities on a consistent basis

Travel may be required up to 30%, including international travel.

About the team

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.

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.

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 (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

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:

Atlanta, GA, USA | Columbus, OH, USA | Denver, CO, USA | Hermiston, OR, USA | Herndon, VA, USA | Phoenix, AZ, USA | Seattle, WA, USA

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.

5+ years of experience in construction cost control, with specific knowledge of electrical, mechanical or ASC cost elements.

2+ years of experience with Data Center or other mission critical construction environments

2+ years of experience as a program manager

Preferred Qualifications

Experience reviewing and justifying budgets

Experience communicating estimate strategy to construction and non-construction professionals

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. - Ability to create and maintain documentation

Experience with estimating software such as CostX, Cubit, Onscreen takeoff, Timberline and Bluebeam

Ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs with no impact on quality and reliability.

MS Office Suite power user

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 $87,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210,800/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.