DC Design Manager for Region (AMER), Data Center Engineering

$105,100 - $185,000/Yr

Amazon - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

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About the position

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Sr. Regional Design Manager to join its design team. In this role, you will be part of a global engineering leadership team that includes highly effective Architects, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Security, and Control Engineers. AWS self-performs engineering on the majority of its capacity delivery projects, which allows Design Managers to maintain a close connection with project details and drive project outcomes. You will have a significant impact on the design direction and the ability to improve design delivery for an entire region, while also establishing design procedures and protocols for the development of future systems. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with various facets of the AWS organization, external engineering resources, and regulatory agencies. Amazon's Data Centers are industry-leading examples of innovation in space utilization, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Known for our speed to market and reliability, this role is part of a global team responsible for the design and operation of critical Data Center facilities located throughout the world. Our Design Team is at the forefront of creating and delivering innovative products to our customers and is recognized for being a diverse and upbeat team that is changing the face of Cloud Computing. We continue to grow and are looking for team members who can support our speed to market, raise the bar, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning. Amazon's work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate. We highly support continued learning opportunities and focus on employee development.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams of discipline leads to deliver quality and globally consistent data center designs across Americas within schedule and cost constraints while maintaining a high level of quality.
• Influence internal stakeholders, internal customers (operations), and external consultants to address program-wide design changes.
• Manage escalations from the design team and collaborate with procurement, construction, and external consultants.
• Effectively communicate with AWS Leadership and external project partners, including the creation, tracking & reporting of metrics related to schedule, cost, and quality throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Think outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce contract change orders without negative impacts on quality or reliability.
• Drive speed, quality, and simplification by eliminating rework loops, reducing and automating manual work and hand-offs, identifying and implementing best practices across the business, and minimizing process variability through standardization and automation.
• Create global best practice documentation and facilitate sharing across the globe.
• Motivate others to achieve impeccable quality in an explosive growth and deadline-driven environment.
• Travel for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants.

Requirements

• 6+ years experience managing staff / consultants / vendors
• 6+ years of design experience in commercial / industrial / other complex technical projects
• 7+ years of Mission Critical facility design experience
• 5+ years leading sub-consultants and project teams
• Bachelor or Master's degree (MBA, Engineering, Architecture, Construction)

Nice-to-haves

• Professional Engineering/Architecture License
• 3+ years of large-scale Data Center facility design experience
• Direct experience with delivering modular data centers design projects, including procurement and commissioning of facilities
• 10+ years of experience directly related to data center design, construction, operations, and/or facility maintenance
• Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards including IBC or equivalent
• Direct experience in negotiating with regulatory agencies regarding departures from building code and construction change orders
• Direct experience with design or construction administration of a variety of electrical distribution systems ranging from low voltage to high voltage.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits
• Equity and sign-on payments as part of total compensation package
• Support for continued learning opportunities
• Mentorship and career advancement resources