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Amazon Project Scheduler, AMER Construction Project Controls in Herndon, Virginia
Description
As a Data Center Construction Project Scheduler, you will be a part of a creative, diverse team tasked with solving challenging problems constructing Amazon Data Centers. Our data centers are industry-leading examples of energy efficient, cost-effective designs. You will work alongside partner teams such as Engineering, Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning to build Data Centers that directly support our Customers.
As a Data Center Construction Project Scheduler, you will review and develop construction schedules for our data center construction projects. You will work alongside our general contractors and Data Center Construction Managers with schedule planning, construction activity coordination, and monitoring the construction schedule. You will also be involved in identifying potential scheduling delays and facilitate remedial action. You may also prepare project progress and performance evaluation reports.
At Amazon, we are all owners and leverage unique opportunities presented to us by owning everything from the design review to construction bidding to construction execution and final hand-off to our customers. We are a diverse, upbeat, creative, team of engineers and managers working on a daily basis to develop innovative data centers for our customers.
If an unanticipated delay arises, the scheduler must readjust timetables as much as possible to avoid wasting further time and money; this may be challenging, especially given the external pressures from clients, government restrictions, and the project manager. Most schedulers have worked extensively in the construction field and understand the process of completing construction work, as well as the complexity of scheduling both workers and materials without wasting either.
Key job responsibilities
• Consulting with Construction Managers, general contractors, and suppliers to set up assignments, tasks, subtasks, milestones. Develop and maintain detailed resource loaded schedules of Design/Build construction project.
• Guide contractors to develop and follow a standard planned/actual progress reporting procedure in line with agreed rules of credit and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Design and develop project schedule for new, ambiguous projects during initial planning, conceptual design, schematics progress, and design development.
• Analyze critical path and earned value to determine effect of changes and delays to schedule and recommend work-around.
• Delay analysis of vendor and contractor schedules for mitigation.
• Review of new design for impact on baseline schedule.
• Conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slipped schedules. Recommending actions to keep projects within budget and completed on time.
• Identifying potential project schedule delays and facilitating fixes quickly. Troubleshoot and monitor potential scheduling problems. Identify and anticipate schedule disparities and correct.
• Accommodating updates and changes to project schedules.
• Gather and analyze information to prepare reports on the progress of projects. Frequent on-site visits to review construction progress required.
• Work in collaboration with project management team to drive consistency of the project scheduling approach to facilitate accuracy in project execution and reporting.
• Facilitate and participate in weekly schedule reviews.
• Due date notifications of upcoming deadlines with a brief summary of tasks due in the coming week.
• Travel requirements: 25%.
About the team
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.
Diverse Experiences
AWS 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.
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.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & 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.
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.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in project management or in a related field or 3+ years of related construction project scheduling experience in lieu of a degree.
3+ years’ as a construction project scheduler for large commercial, mission critical, or industrial projects.
3+ years’ using project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
3+ years working in the construction industry with 1+ years of relevant on-site construction experience.
Experience developing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) based on the scope of work and construction packages of a large-scale industrial project.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in project management or in a related field or 5+ years of related construction project scheduling experience in lieu of a degree.
5+ years’ as a construction project scheduler for large commercial, mission critical, or industrial projects.
5+ years’ using project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
5+ years working in the construction industry with 3+ years of relevant on-site construction experience.
Skills: Primavera P6, Asta Power Project, Excel Knowledge of the scope and construction life cycle sequencing of project schedules. · Experience and proven ability with Earned Value Management of project schedules · Experience and proven ability with Critical Path analysis · Organizational, analytical, and writing skills, to include solid experience in writing functional and technical specifications. · Understand electrical engineering principles including switch gear, UPS, transformers, and circuit breakers. Understand mechanical engineering principles for cooling systems. · Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers/critical infrastructure or large-scale mechanical and electrical plants.
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.
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $98,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.