Pre-Construction Manager, AMER Southeast ML Data Center Pre-Construction

Company: Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Location: Columbus
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job 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. 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. Amazon’s Data Centers are industry leading examples of innovation in the areas of security, safety, space utilization, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. We are responsible for the construction of the Amazon owned sites. Our Construction Managers are on the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers; and are known for changing the face of cloud computing. As a Pre-Construction Manager you will support the development and implementation of design standards across regional construction programs. This role will serve as the primary liaison between Real Estate, Design Engineering and other critical partner teams during initial planning, conceptual design, schematics progress, and design development; providing cost, schedule, and constructability guidance. Our goal is to find the candidate that has highly developed critical facility pre-construction knowledge coupled with extensive practical construction experience to drive standards in this essential part of our delivery process. If you have experience driving pre-construction standards, bid documents including the plans, specifications and general requirements to describe all the elements of a construction project and working within a broad design and construction infrastructure environment, then you could be the right candidate. Key job responsibilities Detailed knowledge of critical data center equipment (Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Switchgear, Transformers, Power Feeders, Chillers, Plumbing, Fire Detection/Suppression, Air Handling Units, Computer Room Air Handling/Conditioning Units, UPS, CRAH, CRAC). • Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, maintain high quality standards. • Drive practical constructability standards in design documentation. • Perform constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs associated with the construction of new data centers or optimization of existing data centers. • Act as the point of escalation for complex constructability issues. • Provide input into global standards and data center template designs. • Perform civil, structural, electrical and build phasing evaluations for potential sites. • Conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy. • Determine and communicate site requirements that could impact schedule, cost, delivery of the work and integration of site with surrounding properties. • Create construction GC scope and request for proposals. • Manage GC as they deliver preconstruction services during the design phase. • Review bid summaries, schedules and milestones, labor pricing, and perform subcontractor evaluations. • Travel required: 25%-50%. Domestic and International. • US Citizenship required. A day in the life 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 (gender diversity) 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. About the team 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. DCCD_AMER BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or 6 years of relevant experience. • 5 years of experience in data center delivery (design, commissioning and construction), mission critical facilities or equivalent. • 5 years of experience of end to end project delivery. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• Ability to develop new concepts through exploration, design, testing and into deployment/mass production. Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers/critical infrastructure or large scale mechanical and electrical plants. • Experience of working with large data center providers in multiple regions. • Large infrastructure project experience, vendor management experience, and sustainable design experience. 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 Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $98,700/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

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