Amazon’s Data Centers are industry leading examples of innovation in the areas of security, safety, space utilization, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. We are the global team 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.

AWS Data Center Construction is seeking a highly enthusiastic, motivated, and customer facing Senior Program Manager to be a part of the Construction Program Team to innovate, manage, and create new programs that improve our safety culture. This Construction Safety subject matter expert will require strong communication skills with managers, peers and team members, both within their immediate department, as well as with other departments and business partners to drive effective and sustainable safety practices on our construction sites.

Key job responsibilities
You will influence program development, framework and strategy but will be responsible for deploying programs that cover safety elements of leadership, planning, support, operational controls, continuous improvement, performance management, ensure the businesses are operating to jurisdictional requirements, and AWS Safety Management Program (SMP) requirements.

Examples:

• Identifies opportunities in our existing Construction Program to strengthen our safety culture, develops programs to support it, gains stakeholder buy-in, and ensures adoption across all of our projects
• Uses their extensive safety & construction knowledge to identify and develop best-in-class safety culture
• Navigates through ambiguity, managing and coordinating multiple project assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, accepting ownership and accountability of the process and delivering on commitments
• Documents data and anecdotes in standard reporting tools (Weekly Business Reviews, Monthly Project Reviews) for DCPD and H&S leadership teams
• Identifies improvement opportunities at project(s), and partners with Data Center Health and Safety (DCHS) Operational Team on regional issues that impact construction/operations handover phases.
• Analyzes data (leading and lagging indicators) for trends, risks/opportunities and reports out at project/regional levels and within governance programs
• Conduct regular site visits with construction managers and Data Center Health and Safety Operational teams
• Possess a thorough understanding of local/regional regulations and company safety policy
• Hosts project and regional specific contractor and internal team H&S kickoff sessions and annual performance review sessions.

A day in the life
You will use data and anecdotes to tactically drive internal customers to manage H&S risks. You will apply your knowledge of the jurisdictional requirements, regional best practices, cultural norms, and location specific characteristics to improve construction safety by jumping in and showing the business “this is what the data is telling us, and this is how it is done” and develop solutions that enable our Construction Managers to enforce safety with their General Contractors and vendors.
You must be an effective communicator, sending clear, concise and consistent messages verbally, in written form, and/or public speaking forums. You will play a key role in deploying mechanisms that manage construction safety, while developing competencies and ownership of safety in the business. You must have diplomacy, patience and tact to earn trust in relationships to effectively advise, instruct and challenge internal and external partner teams on safety.

About the team
You will be integrated with a global network of Construction professionals including Construction Managers, Program Manager, Regional Managers, and Regional Health & Safety Engineers in operational teams.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Boardman, OR, USA

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or 8 years of relevant experience.
• 10 years of experience in data center delivery (design, commissioning and construction), mission critical facilities or equivalent.
• 10 years of experience of end to end project delivery.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters of Science Degree in Engineering or Construction related discipline.
• Certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), LEED, and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
• Ability to develop new concepts through exploration, design, testing and into deployment/mass production.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, IBC, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA.
• Proven track record in creating and releasing high quality, consistent documentation for processes, standards and procedures.
• 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.
• Sustainable design experience.
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role.
• Experience in developing and presenting business case analysis to senior leadership.
• Drive Continuous Improvement methodologies, practices.

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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $139,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Signing bonus

Experience level:

• 10 years
• 11 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• New Albany, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person