Amazon Director DC Capacity Delivery APJC Data Center Planning 

Singapore 

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Director Data Center Capacity Delivery, APAC
Singapore/Sydney/Tokyo Once builds are committed, this role requires regional knowledge of all in-flight projects, potential major risks, and in-depth knowledge of ongoing issues and remediation efforts across a across multi-disciplined team. After initiation, ongoing monitoring is required to data center execution is on track to meet the original commitments, including ongoing adjustments made to meet continuously changing business demand. Key job responsibilities • Build, develop and inspire a deep and talented bench of multi-disciplined technical leaders in the construction, commissioning, critical projects and controls space.
• Develop mechanisms to ensure that contracted resources (General Contractors, etc) deliver work to meet duration and quality targets, addressing and ensuring the correction of under-performance.
• Construction project management and oversight of construction related activities as they relate to new builds or general capital projects. This will include monitoring of the base build project scope, timeline, and budget and ownership of the fit-out project scope, timeline, and budget
• Have an ability to earn trust and autonomously influence construction decisions where project control is limited.
• Direct interface with construction general contractors or developer during the bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases.
• Work with general contractors, developers and vendors to deliver efficient and high quality project turn-overs.
• Lead negotiations with general contractors and developers and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy.
• Creation of construction project scope and request for proposals.
• Capital requests/financial analysis of construction work including change orders, purchase orders, and invoicing.
• Construction project management for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers.
• Construction submittal review including contractor and developer supplied mechanical and electrical equipment for compliance with contract documents
• Construction project quality control including the creation of a commissioning plan and support of the commissioning process.
• Recording and reporting key construction metrics to team members and management.
• Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis associated with equipment or electrical failures.
• Be a leader within the group as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.
• Travel to data center sites for engineering evaluations, electrical systems audits, mechanical system reviews, start-up testing, and full commissioning, as required. Up to 30% International travel required.
Technical Leadership
• Provide technical direction within the APAC Capacity Delivery team in the analysis of site-work, building design, master site layout details, schedules and materials, including long lead equipment used in data centers
• Drive innovative DCCD solutions that reduce cost, improve quality, and decrease the build timing.
Cost Ownership
• Oversee the development, competition, and negotiation of contracts with DCCD vendors and present formal documentation for approval
• Ensure that contracts are fit for purpose, cost effective and incorporate appropriate analysis
• Represent all DCCD team related activities in executive staff meetings, including funding requests, correction of errors explanations, and staffing support efforts
• Align DCCD cost estimating for future builds (including new APAC regions), cost controls, and procurement activities with on-the ground management of physical plant execution
• Strategic Planning & Partner Development
• Ensure alignment and collaboration with all partner teams so that a full data center project is completed in an efficient and cost-effective manner and outside partner teams (Cabling, Real Estate, Networking, Software)
• Work with multiple and varied permitting entities, at all governmental levels and in multiple countries, to obtain DCCD related permissions to build and occupy data centers

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science OR 10+ years of related construction management experience in lieu of a degree. • 10+ years of recent experience in construction management of large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) plants. • . • Experience leading and managing a regional team in multiple time zones. • Launching physical infrastructure and/or industrial facilities in new countries • Experience launching physical infrastructure in new countries and delivering at scale • Understand electrical and mechanical engineering principles including cooling systems breaker coordination studies, switch-gear sequence of operations, local electrical codes. • General contractor and vendor management experience (request for proposals, bidding, change orders) associated with construction and project execution.

• Master’s degree in engineering or construction management • Ability to effectively communicate Amazon requirements to various audiences (e.g. senior management, peers, public officials, vendors, etc.) • Significant experience with technology companies and leveraging construction best practices to drive technology company needs. • Exhibit in words and actions a passion for inclusion, diversity and equity. Be not only an active participant, but a leader on Amazon’s ID&E initiatives. • High judgment leader who can frame investments and proposals that balance short and long-term goals • Strong bias for action, including the ability to juggle multiple priorities and effectively deliver in a highly matrixed environment. • Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers/critical infrastructure or large-scale mechanical and electrical plants. • Experience working in Colocation data center environment and on construction projects across APAC region. • Experience with large scale technical operations, mission-critical mechanical/electrical infrastructure, or large-scale compute farms. • Define data center system-level architecture, specify/document performance and equipment requirements, create/communicate conceptual designs, and create/maintain project documentation. • Knowledge of building codes and regulations. • Value engineering: Proven ability to reduce costs through creative solutions with no impact on quality and reliability (new designs, technology, or construction methods). • Experience in controls and commissioning of large-scale projects. • Experience with power management and power monitoring systems. • Certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), LEED, and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM). • Possess clear English written and verbal communication skills and ability to use data to justify conclusions.