AmazonSr. Schedule Controls Manager, AMER Construction Programs
Amazon is hiring a Sr. Schedule Controls Manager, AMER Construction Programs. It pays $139k-$208k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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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.
The AMER Schedule Controls Manager is responsible for managing some of the most technical, cost-efficient, and fast-paced construction project schedules achievable. They are constantly challenged to drive continuous improvement, reduced timelines & identify spend reduction opportunities while delivering the highest quality, most technically efficient data centers in the world.
Key job responsibilities
Lead strategic schedule management for Amazon's innovative data center construction projects across the Americas. As a key member of our team, you'll provide expert guidance on complex project scheduling challenges while ensuring timely delivery of critical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and mentor a team of contract Schedulers
Develop and analyze project schedules (L1-L5), identifying critical paths and optimization opportunities
Facilitate Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM) with internal/external stakeholders
Conduct schedule risk assessments and what-if scenarios
Review and validate contractor schedules and resource loading
Prepare executive-level schedule status reports and dashboards
Oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) implementation for schedule tracking
Support schedule forensic analysis and improvement initiatives
Technical Requirements:
Expert knowledge of project scheduling methodologies and tools
Ability to interpret multi-discipline construction documents
Understanding of building codes (Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, OSHA)
Experience with progress measurement and performance tracking
Travel Requirements:
• Up to 25% travel across Americas (US, Canada, LATAM)
• Site visits for pre-construction planning, systems reviews, and commissioning support
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 Mechanical Engineering
Preferred qualifications
- Expert-level Primavera P6 skills all schedule management tooling and techniques
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, VA, Herndon - 139,300.00 - 208,000.00 USD annually
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