Construction Cost Engineer, North and South America Cost Control jobs in United States
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) ยท 3 weeks ago

Construction Cost Engineer, North and South America Cost Control

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a leading cloud platform that designs and operates global infrastructure. They are seeking a passionate Construction Cost Engineer to support data center construction projects, focusing on cost control and collaboration with diverse teams.

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Responsibilities

Utilize tools and templates for bid analysis and cost management
Engage and manage third-party Quantity Surveyor vendors
Work seamlessly with multi-disciplinary teams globally
Communicate cost control goals effectively to all stakeholders
Identify and quantify Value Engineering opportunities in design
Assess project risks and their financial impacts
Update historical data repository
Define and track cost performance metrics
Analyze Construction vendor proposals using AWS benchmark data
Create accurate bid leveling documents
Provide cost analysis of schedule and design variations
Validate final award value, schedule and scope based on contract documents
Implement, maintain and execute cost control, change management, and performance reporting
Validate change cost impacts
Ensure accurate and timely vendor invoices
Support project close-out and final payments
Deliver results for multiple projects with competing priorities

Qualification

Construction cost controlData center systemsProject managementPower management systemsEngineering documentationBuilding codes knowledgeAnalytical skillsMS ExcelMS WordWindows Operating SystemsAttention to detailEffective communicationProblem-solving abilitiesRemote team collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems
Experience with power management and power monitoring systems
Innovation and analytical skills
Knowledge of global construction markets and data center systems
Experience in creating benchmarks and metrics for cost controls
Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Skills in working with remote teams
Effective communication with diverse professionals

Preferred

5+ years of project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure experience
Knowledge of critical data center equipment
Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures
Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA
Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure
Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations, with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure
Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains

Benefits

Equity
Sign-on payments
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Company

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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Launched in 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) began exposing key infrastructure services to businesses in the form of web services -- now widely known as cloud computing.

H1B Sponsorship

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (22803)
2024 (21175)
2023 (19057)
2022 (24088)
2021 (12233)
2020 (14881)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
BIRD Foundation
2025-01-22Grant

Leadership Team

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Matt Garman
Chief Executive Officer
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Anand Desikan
CTO, CXO Advisor, and Enterprise Technologist
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