The Data Center Construction Cost Control (CCC) team is part
of a larger, highly creative and driven team dedicated to deploying
our continuously evolving Amazon data center
facilitiesAs a Construction Cost Engineer,
you will be responsible for providing cost support, guidance and
recommendations to the project delivery team to ensure cost
management and analysis across a portfolio of fast paced
construction projects. You will be involved in the full life cycle
of construction projects while working with motivated experts from
design, construction, procurement, finance and legal teams to
deliver efficient and innovative data centers. You will help drive
multimillion dollar projects utilizing Amazon Leadership principles
including frugality and insist on the highest standards across
Europe, the Middle East and Africa. At
Amazon, we are diverse, creative, team oriented professionals who
leverage unique opportunities presented to us on a daily basis to
develop data centers that are changing the face of data
facilities. Key job
responsibilitiesThe Construction Cost Engineer will be
responsible for:- Engaging and managing third party
Quantity Surveyors.- Validating construction cost
estimates at various stages of design.- Working
seamlessly with multi-disciplinary teams, both internal and
external.- Communicating cost control goals to all
stakeholders effectively.- Identify Value Engineering
opportunities in the design and quantify the savings.-
Updating repository for historical data.- Defining and
tracking cost performance metrics and leading monthly cost
reporting.- Analyzing and providing timely feedback of
vendor proposals using AWS benchmark data.- Creating
accurate bid leveling documents. - Validating the final
award amount and scope based on contract documents.-
Implementing, maintaining and executing all cost control, change
management, progress and performance reporting.-
Validating construction change cost impacts.- Ensuring
vendor invoices are accurate and timely.- Supporting the
construction team with project close-out and final
payments.- Delivering results for multiple projects with
completing priorities on a consistent basis.A
day in the lifeAWS 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.
About the teamDiverse
ExperiencesAmazon 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. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS-
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, or a related field- 8+ years of experience
in construction cost control, with specific knowledge of
electrical, mechanical or CSA cost elements.- Experience
communicating estimate strategy to construction and
non-construction professionals.- Experience with Data
Center or other mission critical construction
environments.- Bachelor’s degree in Construction
Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical
Engineering or related field.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS- Knowledge of how to improve code quality
and optimizes BI processes (e.g. speed, cost,
reliability)- Experience reviewing and justifying
budgets and estimates.- Experience on Data Centre or
Life science type projects.Amazon is an equal
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