Manager, Construction Estimating, Global Project Standards (GPS)

Amazon • Herndon, VA

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About The Position

We are seeking a passionate and motivated construction cost estimating manager
to lead a team of estimators working at a global level to provide cost estimates
for conceptual designs, products, and new region expansion projects.

The ideal candidate is innovative, analytical and knowledgeable of the global
construction market with a strong knowledge of 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 valid estimates. You pay attention to detail and solve problems at their
root. You have experience managing remote team members and ability to
communicate with senior level management.

You will be involved in the pre-construction phases of new regions and
overseeing cost estimates for new data center designs working with highly
motivated experts from design, construction, procurement, finance and legal
teams.

You will be working in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift
quickly. You must be flexible and adapt well to a wide range of tasks and
technologies. You will help drive multi-million dollar projects utilizing Amazon
Leadership principles including frugality and insist on the highest standards.
It is expected that your leadership skills and technical knowledge demonstrates
both depth and breadth. Leveraging the strengths of individual team members and
delegating tasks appropriately within the group for long term projects will all
be critical tasks for this role.

Amazonians leverage unique opportunities presented to them and are diverse,
creative, team-oriented professionals working on a daily basis to develop data
centers that are changing the face of data facilities.

Requirements

• 4+ years of general contractor and vendor management work (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, RFI/submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution experience
• Experience hiring, developing, and managing high-performing technical teams
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAC units

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA
• Experience with large-scale technical operations or large-scale compute farms
• Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
• 5+ years of general contractor and vendor management work (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, RFI/submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution experience

Responsibilities

• Leading and develop a global team of estimators providing accurate cost analysis and market data to key stakeholders
• Developing tools and templates for various levels of estimates and project types including risk assessments
• Developing and improving cost performance metrics in comparison to estimate to drive continuous improvements for estimate accuracy
• Developing processes and tools to manage revision control of scope and costs for new designs and innovations
• Supporting non-construction related professionals develop and understand budgets for initiative that include construction aspects
• Developing tools and metrics to quickly and accurately provide multiple geoparity pricing scenarios

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave
• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager