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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.

As a Development Manager within AWS Infrastructure, you will have the opportunity to help shape and execute on strategies to expand our Data Center portfolio and related infrastructure. The position requires a high degree of technical competence and professionalism. This position is responsible for building strong partnerships with regional teams, internal cross platform functions and business stakeholders to achieve regional strategic goals. This position will be required to step into several development projects at varying stages.

This position may require up to 50% travel.

Key job responsibilities

• Partner with Acquisition lead on deal engagement, negotiation and closing.

• Build and lead teams of vendors, consultants, and contractors.

• Main competencies include:

• Assist Acquisition lead in evaluating land and building/land acquisitions

• Hire and manage design professionals and consultants

• Assist in project entitlement process from acquisition through project permitting

• Provide conceptual and pre-construction estimating for all aspects of development

• Manage procurement of project permits and approvals

• Supervise and approval buyout decisions affecting budget

• Regulate on-site inspections of progress & quality

• Lead Role in Project Closeout

• Coordinate, compile and update current AWS design Specifications on a regular interval

• Assist in developing site plans that deliver the best in class product consistent with the market demands while achieving the investment assumptions approved by the underwriting process

• Assist in Build to Suit or Leasing RFP’s by establishing site plans and floor plans, proposed specifications, construction budgets, and schedules.

• Establish regularly scheduled development meetings to communicate the company’s expectations and oversee the timely completion of milestones set forth in the each of the contemplated developments.

• Develop budgets and track hard and soft costs for land, infrastructure and building.

• Conduct regularly scheduled project meetings as appropriate to ensure the timely completion and proper scope of each project.

• Provide Project Management updates on active projects as requested.

• Lead the Project team in closing out development deliverables.

• Monitor trends in the local construction market including pricing of materials and labor

• Research design, and construction alternatives and value engineering opportunities that will enhance AWS developments without compromising functionality or life cycle costs.

• Interface and develop working relationships with various public agencies

• Understand lease and work letter requirements.

• Understand & convey the inherent risks associated with a particular project.

• Ability to carry new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment/mass production.

About the team

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.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years experience working in the field of Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management OR a degree in Engineering, Architecture or Real Estate Development with 4+ concurrent years’ experience working on construction projects.

• 5+ years experience managing projects concurrently across disparate geographies, and managing schedule and cost in multi-project construction programs

• 5+ years experience as an Owners Rep for projects larger than $100M.

• Capable of reading and interpreting construction drawings for all disciplines (electrical, structural, mechanical, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on Design/Build projects

• Project Management, Contract Administration or equivalent certification

• Previous large scale Data Center experience

• Ability to evaluate the feasibility of new technologies and determine construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.

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.

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,100/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.