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.
Are you an experienced Mechanical, Plumbing & Fire Protection Design Manager with a passion for BIM? Are you a creative, smart and driven leader that enjoys managing complex projects and developing teams in a fast-paced environment? If this is you, we want YOU on our team!
As the Mechanical BIM Manager, you will lead a highly creative and efficient Mechanical BIM team, tasked with managing the design of challenging and complex projects with innovative solutions for Amazon owned Data Center facilities. You will be responsible for overseeing the preparation of Mechanical, Plumbing & Fire Protection BIM models, construction documents and leveraging BIM data. Your team will influence Data Center design documents for: Air Handling Units, Cooling Towers, Chillers, Control Systems, Fire Detection/Suppression systems, Piping and Plumbing systems.
Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities
• Manage and mentor a team of Mechanical BIM Designers, providing leadership in project execution, standards development, and career growth
• Review and approve detailed Mechanical, Plumbing & Fire Protection Revit project models and construction documents
• Develop and enforce BIM standards and maintain Revit templates
• Manage project schedules, budgets and resources to ensure successful delivery
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing lean principles and new technologies
• Interface with cross-functional teams, external consultants, vendors and contractors
• Direct development and reporting of key metrics to senior management
• Travel to Data Center sites for engineering evaluations and reviews as needed
• Provide expert consultation on mechanical design strategies for new construction and retrofit projects
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on developing innovative, efficient and cost-effective mechanical system designs
• Stay current with industry trends, new technologies and best practices related to data center mechanical design
• Conduct feasibility studies, energy analyses and life cycle cost assessments to optimize mechanical system selection
• Develop and maintain mechanical design guidelines, specifications and standard details
• Participate in design reviews to ensure compliance with Amazon standards and project requirements
• Be positive and always offer creative, out of the box solutions.
• Have fun and work hard!
A day in the life
As a designer, you will collaborate across disciplines and teams to refine data center designs. Your work includes creating detailed models, drawings, specification, prototypes, and updating managers and leaders of changes to the building design. You engage in design discussions, review feedback from peers and collaborators, and adjust designs to ensure our data center solutions meet the highest standards of efficiency and quality.
About the team
Within the AWS Data Center Community, the Data Center Design Engineering team is a dynamic and collaborative group of engineers and designers dedicated to revolutionizing data center infrastructure. We pride ourselves on our expertise in designing, building, and optimizing cutting-edge data center solutions. Together, we strive for highest level of quality, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in data center operations.
We foster an environment of inclusion, innovation, and excellence. Team members continuously push the boundaries of what's possible in data center design and engineering. Joining our team means becoming a vital part AWS's mission to evolve the future of data center technology. If you are passionate about data center engineering, and want to make a meaningful impact in this critical field, we invite you to be part of our exciting journey.
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.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Austin, TX, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • 8+ years of Mechanical, Plumbing & Fire Protection design/engineering experience in Industrial or Commercial MEP BIM design
• 2+ years previous people management experience leading direct reports (Staffing, Budgeting, Scheduling, Career development, performance management, salary management)
• Expert knowledge of Mechanical, Plumbing & Fire Protection codes and safety regulations
• Advanced proficiency with Revit for producing Mechanical, Plumbing & Fire Protection BIM models and construction documents
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's Degree in mechanical or electrical Engineering
• Proficient reading and interpreting construction related drawings for all disciplines
• Understanding and strong belief in any of the following Continuous Improvement methodologies, practices and concepts (ex: LEAN, Six Sigma, TQM, TPS)
• Experience directly related to Data Center design and construction
• Experience implementing Revit for large facility engineering design
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