Description

　　Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) Design Manager to join its design team in Dublin, Ireland.

　　Key job responsibilities

　　• Communicate conceptual designs and create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction;

　　• Develop & maintain Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for CSA elements;

　　• Creating and tracking metrics related to cost, quality and duration of design as well as collecting data from construction and commissioning teams as designs are implemented.

　　• Establishing capital project design budgets and contributing to complex business cases for existing region and new region deployment. Collaborating with AWS finance teams to secure funding for projects.

　　• Working in partnership with AWS Engineering leads to schedule engineering resources and influence design changes based on internal customer needs.

　　• Partnering with internal customers to establish project scope, schedule and deliverables.

　　• Create, review, and release design RFPs;

　　• Manage our external design consultants through the design and construction process.

　　• Coordinate with internal and external Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, and Cabling design engineers;

　　• Effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners.

　　• Manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously;

　　• Think outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs without negative impacts on quality or reliability;

　　• Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants. Anticipated travel not to exceed 25%

　　A day in the life

　　As a CSA Design Manager at AWS, you will lead designs for AWS DCs in our Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) geography and impact other projects around the world. As a DC CSA Design Manager, you will be part of a highly creative and efficient design team comprised of Architects, Engineers, and Designers tasked with solving problems and challenging the status quo. As a subject matter expert, you will have a direct impact on the design of prototypical DC facilities, provide technical guidance, solve large scale implementation issues, and be responsible for CSA design requirements.

　　About the team

　　Our team is responsible for achieving a world class uptime for our customers and drive to develop a fleet of buildings that emphasize security, safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness, while finding new ways to meet AWS’s growing demand.

　　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 software, hardware, and network 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.

　　Diverse Experiences

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

　　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.

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

　　Mentorship & 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.

　　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 flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Dublin, D, IRL

　　Basic Qualifications

　　The CSA Design Manager is expected to be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) is their chosen field while being experienced across all CSA disciplines;

　　• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering with 5 years working experience with 3 years of experience in design of mission critical facilities inclusive of working experience with MEP engineering consultancies;

　　• Expertise in creating, reviewing and approving architectural RFP, bids, designs and documentation and the ability to develop new concepts through exploration, design, testing and deployment;

　　• Define building system-level architecture, document performance and equipment requirements, communicate conceptual designs, and create/maintain project documentation before, during and after construction;

　　• Demonstrated ability to evaluate the constructability of new technologies, and determine construction methods of data center equipment and facilities;

　　• Perform and present business case analysis;

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　These additional qualifications and experience will help the candidate be successful in the role:

　　• Master degree in Architecture and/or Architecture/Engineering license

　　• +5 years of experience in Data Center design and construction

　　• Project Management Certificate

　　• Vendor and consultant management skills

　　• Working knowledge and experience with large scale mechanical and power systems

　　• Working knowledge of international building codes and construction techniques

　　• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and high quality standards.

　　Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

　　Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial +44 800 086 9884 (tel:+448000869884). If calling from Ireland, please dial +353 1800 851 489 (tel:+3531800851489).