Director of AMER DC Construction, Data Center Capacity ...

DescriptionThe Director of North & South America Data Center Construction leads on-site execution teams that deliver data center infrastructure across the Americas, owning program management for construction projects from Pre-Construction to room delivery. This role coordinates across health and safety, security, environmental, legal, engineering, procurement, commissioning, controls, and operations while managing regional construction leaders throughout North and South America. The Director analyzes contracting scenarios across multiple jurisdictions, evaluates designs to improve safety, security, quality, availability, deployment speed, cost, and standardizes build processes across all regions. This person develops construction related metrics and reports organizational health to senior leadership, operating effectively in a fast-changing environment by applying industry best practices while maintaining the agility required to deliver on-time capacity that meets AWS growth demands. This opportunity is multi-disciplinary; requiring depth of knowledge and experience in safety, quality, security, construction, cost control, and program management. It requires a person who can demonstrate proven ability in detailed analysis of DC architecture, including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical designs, and its construction through effective management of general construction contractors, as well as the oversight and management of large teams in multiple time zones. The role will include travel to DC construction sites in North and South Americas and requires up o 25% travel. Key job responsibilities On Site Execution u2022 Oversee DC construction efforts through Construction, Regional Construction Managers, on-site teams, and General Contractors. u2022 Provide project construction support for new DC site work, building shells, and interior mechanical, electrical, and plumbing fit-out works. Resource Management u2022 Develop, maintain, and report key performance indicator metrics. Analyze and use data to develop and propagate successful mechanisms, identifying risk areas, and drive systematic mitigation. u2022 Provide leadership and direction to construction workforce, coaching and mentoring regional managers and construction managers throughout the full project lifecycle. u2022 Drive span of control and discussions with critical partners to improve construction management efficiency with internal Amazon teams. u2022 Ensure contracted resources deliver work that meets safety, security, quality, and duration targets, addressing and correcting under-performance. Technical Leadership u2022 Prepare reports, documents, and technical analysis for executive leadership. Provide recommendations to modify design requirements, equipment, and services. u2022 Provide technical direction for the construction team's analysis of site-work, building design, master site layouts, schedules, materials, and long lead equipment used in DCs. u2022 Drive innovative DC construction solutions that reduce cost and cycle time while improving safety and quality. u2022 Create an environment for fast-moving, iterative continuous improvement. Cost Ownership u2022 Oversee the development, competition, and negotiation of contracts with construction vendors and present formal documentation for approval. u2022 Ensure contracts are fit for purpose, cost effective, and incorporate appropriate analysis. u2022 Represent construction team activities in executive staff meetings, including funding requests, correction of errors explanations, and staffing support models. u2022 Align construction cost estimating for future builds (including new regions), cost controls, and procurement activities with on-the-ground management of execution. Strategic Planning & Partner Development u2022 Ensure alignment and collaboration with partner teams so that full DC projects are completed safe, efficiently and cost-effectively, including on-the-ground coordination of partner teams (Health & Safety, Security, Quality, Controls, Commissioning, Cabling) and partner teams (Real Estate, TiPM, Networking, and Operations). u2022 Work with multiple permitting entities at all governmental levels and in multiple countries to obtain construction-related permissions to build and occupy DCs. u2022 Align with the Construction Principals to develop a technical strategic roadmap and properly allocate resources to drive innovation. Basic Qualificationsu2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent engineering science plus 15+ years of relevant construction experience. u2022 10+ years of managing, mentoring, leading, and coaching teams of construction professionals. u2022 Experience hiring, promoting, disciplining, and developing teams of construction professionals. u2022 Experience in construction management of large, complex projects involving large-scale site, shell, mechanical, and electrical plants. u2022 Experience in general contractor and vendor management (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, and RFI and submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution. u2022 Experience managing construction of complex electrical and mechanical engineering systems, including large scale power distribution or generation, and cooling systems. u2022 Experience working with cross function teams to deliver complex construction projects. Preferred QualificationsPreferred qualifications u2022 MS in Construction Management or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural) u2022 15+ yearsu2019 experience with Project Management and Vendor Management u2022 5+ yearsu2019 experience in Data Center system-level architecture in mechanical and electrical disciplines u2022 Experience designing data centers or critical MEP infrastructure u2022 Certified as a Professional Engineer (PE), LEED, or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) u2022 Prior AWS/Amazon experience u2022 5+ Yr. Military Service u2022 Fully bilingual with spoken and written proficiency in English and [Spanish, Portuguese, French, or other languages] for working at construction job sites across United States, Canada, and Latin American countries. 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 for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t 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 . USA, OH, COLUMBUS - 218,800.00 - 295,900.00 USD annually USA, TX, Dallas - 218,800.00 - 295,900.00 USD annually USA, VA, Herndon - 218,800.00 - 295,900.00 USD annually

Created: 2026-03-25