Construction Cost Estimator, Global Build Services - Herndon

Job Description

Are you experienced in Data Center Estimating and looking for a fast paced and cutting-edge environment to work in? The AWS Construction Estimating team is seeking a passionate and motivated Estimator to work on a global level to provide construction cost estimates for various stages of design development phases across a portfolio of fast paced construction projects. The ideal candidate is innovative, analytical and knowledgeable of the global construction market, the core systems integral to the construction of data centers, and their associated costs . You should have a bias toward automation and a track record of creating complete estimates for construction projects. You pay attention to detail and solve problems at their root. You have experience developing cost estimates, and working with remote teams with an ability to communicate effectively with both construction and non-construction professionals. At Amazon we leverage unique opportunities presented to us and are diverse, creative, team oriented professionals working on a daily basis to develop data centers that are changing the face of data facilities .

Key job responsibilities
Success as a Construction Cost Estimator is measured by:
-Establishing and monitoring overall estimating plan for assigned construction projects.
-Leading project scoping reviews with estimate requestors to define project scope and estimate deliverables.
-Use and maintenance of historical cost metrics to drive improvements in estimate accuracy.
-Utilizing tools and templates for various levels of estimates and project types including risk assessment.
-Producing estimate reports based on AWS standards.
-Analyzing and providing timely feedback of vendor proposals using AWS benchmark data
-Validating large or complex changes with regards to cost impacts
-Managing revision control of scope and estimate for new designs and innovations

A day in the life
A day in the life
Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers. You will prioritize your activities to support data center capacity availability and safety focusing on the actions that are most impactful. You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally.


AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

About AWS
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.

Why AWS?
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Inclusive Team Culture
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Work/Life Balance
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About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

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

Herndon, VA, USA

Basic Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Data Analytics or equivalent
-10 years of progressive experience in construction estimating with knowledge of MEP and CSA cost elements.
-Experience developing and justifying budgets
-Experience communicating estimate strategy to construction and non-construction professionals
-Familiar with estimating software such as CostX or equivalent.
-Ability to create and maintain documentation
-Windows Power User skill set, proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
-Accepts and adapts to changing requirements. -Effective communicator and information organizer. -25% - 50% international travel, sometimes unplanned

Preferred Qualifications:

-Proficient with estimating software such as CostX or equivalent
-Effective communicator and information organizer.
-General Contractor estimating experience with Data Center or other mission critical construction environments
-Experience estimating projects in new/less developed regions with high levels of ambiguity in design
-Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
-Ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs with no impact on quality and reliability.
-Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role
-Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role

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.