Construction Cost Estimator, Global Build Services

2 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Amazon Full time

Job ID: | Amazon Data Services Ireland Limited

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 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.
Our Construction Estimators are innovative and knowledgeable of the global construction market, the core systems integral to the construction of data centers, and their associated costs . They have a bias toward automation and a track record of creating complete estimates for construction projects. They have attention to detail and solve problems at their root. As part of their role they develop cost estimates, and work 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. Our team supports data center strategic planning and active builds across the globe. We are an integral part of AWS expansions in new countries and regions, ensuring budget expectations are set correctly and adequately inform business decisions.

25% - 50% international travel, sometimes unplanned

Key job responsibilities
-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

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.

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?
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
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 & 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 in the cloud.

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

Dublin, D, IRL

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

-Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Data Engineering 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

-Proficient with estimating software such as CostX or equivalent
-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
-Highly proficient MEP discipline estimating SME
-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.

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial tel: If calling from Ireland, please dial tel:

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