Construction Cost Engineer, North and South America Cost Control

Company: Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Location: Tempe
Posted on: June 25, 2025

Job Description:

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Infrastructure Services designs, plans, delivers, and operates all AWS global infrastructure. We keep the cloud running by supporting all AWS data centers, servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment. This ensures our customers have continuous access to innovation. We tackle the most challenging problems in supply chain management and seek talented individuals to join our efforts. You'll collaborate with a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers. Working across AWS, you'll help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing extensive capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. Our inclusive culture welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. The AWS Americas (AMER) Cost Control team seeks a passionate and motivated construction cost engineer to support our Data Center Construction projects. The ideal candidate possesses: • 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 At Amazon, we leverage unique opportunities and work as diverse, creative, team-oriented professionals to develop data centers that are transforming the industry. Key job 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 About the team Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Diverse Experiences Amazon 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. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field. Minimum of 2 years of experience with Data Center or other mission critical construction environments Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction cost control, with specific knowledge of electrical, mechanical or ASC cost elements. 2 years of experience as a program manager PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience reviewing and justifying budgets Experience communicating estimate strategy to construction and non-construction professionals Ability to create and maintain documentation Experience with estimating software such as CostX, Cubit, Onscreen takeoff, Timberline and Bluebeam, as well as an MS Office Suite 'power user' Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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