Project/Program Manager IV (Data Center Design Engineering Manager)

• AWS Infrastructure Services seeks a Data Center Design Engineering Manager to oversee and manage design engineering services during the construction phase of data center projects.
• This role is crucial in maintaining design integrity and ensuring seamless coordination between design and construction teams throughout project execution.

• Lead and manage design engineering services during construction phase, including technical review of RFIs, submittals, and design clarifications with focus on response quality and SLA compliance
• Conduct site visits/inspections to verify design compliance and attend urgent meetings within AMER region to resolve critical design-construction issues
• Lead technical discussions in OAC meetings, reviewing Procore RFI/submittal logs and providing decisive design guidance to construction challenges
• Direct and coordinate design teams (AOR, EORs) by establishing clear priorities, deadlines, and accountability measures to meet critical construction milestones
• Maintain and coordinate comprehensive design documentation through Procore/Smartsheet, including models, reports, and drawings to QAE for proper uploads
• Review and validate design changes during construction for compliance with AWS standards and requirements, coordinating modifications with Design Phase Manager to maintain design integrity
• Coordinate and lead site punch walks with all disciplines, ensuring proper documentation and distribution to stakeholders
• Monitor and ensure design team's compliance with review SLAs for Construction RFIs and Submittals
• Ensure project closeout documentation including record drawings, lessons learned logs, field reports, and AHJ certificates are properly archived in Workdocs and Procore
• Proactively identify, assess, and escalate design-related risks to leadership, providing recommended solutions to address schedule or quality impacts
• Drive timely resolution of design-related construction issues through effective team coordination and decision-making to maintain project schedule
• Responsible for the coordination and completion of project/program. Oversee all aspects of projects/program.Managing all aspects of project execution including design development and construction administration processes as well as expertise in implementing and optimizing project management platforms such as Smartsheet's, Procore etc. will be beneficial.
• Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project/program.
• Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project/program. Familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks.
• Leads and directs the work of others.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in end-to-end data center design lifecycle, from concept through construction completion
• Demonstrated experience managing design teams during construction phase
• Strong understanding of construction administration processes and documentation
• Proven track record of successful project delivery in mission-critical facilities
• Experience with construction management software (Procore, Smartsheet)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel within AMER region as needed

What is the top 3 skills required for this role?

• Project Design and Construction Lifecycle Management expertise (end-to-end project execution and oversight)
• Team Management and Coordination (directing cross-functional teams and stakeholder management)
• Technical Proficiency (specifically in project management tools like Smartsheet's, Procore, and construction/design development processes)

What are skills required for resume stand out?

• Quantifiable project success metrics (design development, construction administration, project close out, budgeting, risk management, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience with multiple project management platforms/tools,
• Advanced construction administration experience
• History of progressive responsibility in project manager and coordination
• Experience in strategic decision-making at organizational level
• Evidence of team development and mentoring capabilities
• Experience in project reporting to direct managers and leadership

What are the disqualifiers in the resume?

• Less than 7 years of relevant experience
• No leadership experience demonstrated
• Absence of construction/design development experience
• No experience with project management software tools
• Limited or no experience in preparing executive-level reports and recommendations
• Lack of evidence in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Responsible for the coordination and completion of project/program.
• Oversees all aspects of projects. Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project/program.