The Global Construction Environmental Program Manager will own and scale the Construction Environmental Program (CEP) across all AWS data center projects worldwide. Built on ISO 14001 principles, the CEP transforms how environmental management works across global construction by establishing environmental performance standards during construction and enabling AWS to deliver consistent outcomes. This individual will set strategic direction, drive program development, and lead cross-regional execution from design phase through to handover, working extensively with senior stakeholders and business partners to ensure construction projects are managed effectively across the global portfolio.
Key job responsibilities
• Own and drive the global Construction Environmental Program, setting strategic direction, key deliverables, goals, and metrics across all AWS regions
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Environmental Minimum Requirements (EMR) framework, integrated into General Contractor agreements globally
• Lead regional CEP Program Managers in rolling out and maturing the program across their regions, ensuring consistency of environmental standards across all AWS owned and permitted sites
• Work extensively with senior stakeholders and business partners - including Construction Managers, Regional Environmental Engineers, AWS Environmental Legal, InfraOps, Design Engineering, Real Estate, and Procurement - to ensure construction projects are managed effectively
• Provide program-level oversight and strategic direction for AWS shell builds globally, working with Regional Environmental Engineers to assess projects and implement appropriate mitigation strategies prior to build start
• Ensure Root Cause Analyses and Corrections of Errors are completed on time and recommendations are implemented across project teams
• Provide technical support and guidance to Regional Environmental Engineers, Regional CEP Program Managers, and Construction Managers
• Develop global documentation, templates, and SOPs; track and report program metrics, goals, and performance to leadership and business partners
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing and implementing environmental compliance programs including regulated waste, water, and air regulations in accordance with applicable laws
- Experience in environmental compliance and permitting, waste management, contractual, regulatory, and liability assessments, environmental permit evaluations and applications, EIAs and water discharge requirements
- Experience managing multiple internal stakeholders and advising cross-functional teams
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or equivalent
- 7+ years of relevant professional experience in environmental management, construction environmental programs, or a related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in construction management or construction program management of large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) plants
- Experience building scalable programs and repeatable scalable processes, levering various tools and methods to create scale and efficiency
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to drive improvements
- Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or equivalent
- Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System principles and implementation
- Experience with environmental monitoring and reporting systems such as Procore, Cority, or Smartsheet
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, TX, Austin - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually