Data Center Construction Manager Jobs in Arizona
Data Center Construction Manager jobs in Arizona are in strong demand, driven by the state's rapid expansion of hyperscale and colocation facilities tied to technology, cloud computing, and semiconductor manufacturing. Phoenix is the dominant hiring hub, followed by Chandler and Mesa, where employers such as Microsoft, Meta, and Intel maintain large facilities and ongoing construction programs. The most sought-after specialties include hyperscale build-out, mission-critical MEP systems, and commissioning oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
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.
As our Data Center Construction Manager, you will build some of the most interesting electrical and mechanical systems in the world. You will be on the construction site daily interacting with the construction trades, as Amazon’s owner’s representative and be directly responsible for driving cost, schedule, and quality while managing construction vendors and contractors building data centers.
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.
The Data Center Construction Manager will be responsible for construction project management and oversight of construction related activities as they relate to new builds or general capital projects which includes the ownership of the project scope, quality, schedule, and budget. Some of the typical daily tasks of the
Key job responsibilities
Construction Manager:
- Direct interface with construction general contractors during the bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases.
- Conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy.
- Create construction project scope and request for proposals.
- Financial analysis of construction.
- Construction project management for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers.
- Constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs associated with the construction of new data centers or optimization of existing data centers.
- Construction document management including submittal review, RFI’s, change orders, and invoicing.
- Construction project quality control.
- Record and report key construction metrics to team members and management.
- Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis associated with equipment failures.
- Be a leader within the group as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all 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.
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 Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems
- Experience with power management and power monitoring systems
- Experience constructing electrical engineering systems including large scale power distribution/generation gear and mechanical engineering systems including cooling systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure experience
- Knowledge of critical data center equipment
- Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA
- Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure
- Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations, with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure
- Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains
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, AZ, Mesa - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
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.
As our Data Center Construction Manager, you will build some of the most interesting electrical and mechanical systems in the world. You will be on the construction site daily interacting with the construction trades, as Amazon’s owner’s representative and be directly responsible for driving cost, schedule, and quality while managing construction vendors and contractors building data centers.
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.
The Data Center Construction Manager will be responsible for construction project management and oversight of construction related activities as they relate to new builds or general capital projects which includes the ownership of the project scope, quality, schedule, and budget. Some of the typical daily tasks of the
Key job responsibilities
Construction Manager:
- Direct interface with construction general contractors during the bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases.
- Conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy.
- Create construction project scope and request for proposals.
- Financial analysis of construction.
- Construction project management for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of our data centers.
- Constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs associated with the construction of new data centers or optimization of existing data centers.
- Construction document management including submittal review, RFI’s, change orders, and invoicing.
- Construction project quality control.
- Record and report key construction metrics to team members and management.
- Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis associated with equipment failures.
- Be a leader within the group as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all 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.
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 Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems
- Experience with power management and power monitoring systems
- Experience constructing electrical engineering systems including large scale power distribution/generation gear and mechanical engineering systems including cooling systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure experience
- Knowledge of critical data center equipment
- Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA
- Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure
- Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations, with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure
- Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains
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, AZ, Mesa - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually
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Data Center Construction Manager Job Market in Arizona
A snapshot from current Arizona openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited11
- Amazon1
- Gray Construction1
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance1
- Archetype Infrastructure Solutions1
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data center construction manager jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field required
- Seven or more years of experience managing large-scale data center or mission-critical construction projects
- PMP or CCM certification strongly preferred by Arizona hiring employers
- Demonstrated experience overseeing MEP systems, raised-floor environments, and critical power infrastructure
- Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Bluebeam
- Strong knowledge of Arizona building codes, permitting processes, and Maricopa County inspection requirements
Data Center Construction Manager Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a data center construction manager in Arizona?
Most data center construction managers in Arizona start with a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or electrical engineering, then build experience managing mission-critical or commercial construction projects. Arizona does not require a state-issued license specifically for this role, but many employers expect a general contractor qualifier or a designated project manager working under a licensed contractor registered with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Certifications such as the PMP or the Data Center Design Associate credential meaningfully strengthen candidacy in the Arizona market.
Which companies hire data center construction managers in Arizona?
Arizona data center construction manager roles are posted by Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, Amazon, and Gray Construction and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Arizona's concentration of hyperscale campuses in the Phoenix metro means that both owner-operators and the construction firms they contract consistently maintain active pipelines for this role.
Which Arizona cities have the most data center construction manager jobs?
Phoenix, Mesa, and Peoria account for the largest concentration of data center construction manager openings in Arizona. Phoenix anchors the market as the state's primary hyperscale corridor, while Chandler and Mesa have grown into significant hubs because major technology and semiconductor employers have built large campus facilities there, creating sustained demand for on-site construction leadership throughout multi-year build programs.
Are there remote data center construction manager jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. Data center construction management is inherently a hands-on, site-present role that requires daily oversight of active construction, subcontractor coordination, and inspections. About 83% of data center construction manager openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those are typically limited to pre-construction planning, design review, or program management positions that do not require continuous site presence.
How can I get hired as a data center construction manager in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a construction superintendent or project engineer role on a commercial or industrial project, then transitioning into mission-critical work once you have site leadership experience on your record. Large general contractors active in Arizona's data center market, including firms regularly contracted by hyperscale operators in the Phoenix metro, often hire assistant project managers and field engineers without direct data center experience. Earning an Arizona Registrar of Contractors qualifying party license or completing a Data Center Design Associate credential signals commitment to the specialty and gives early-career candidates a concrete edge.
Where can I find and apply to data center construction manager jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to data center construction manager jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings updated regularly. Find the roles that match your experience and location preference and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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