Environmental Construction Program Manager, AWS Environmental Team

Job description

Environmental Construction Program Manager Role

AWS Environmental is responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on by supporting all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that keep the cloud running. We tackle the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain, and we're looking for talented individuals who want to help.

You will:

• Partner with AWS stakeholders to develop regional and site-specific development strategies for the construction and operation of AWS data centers and infrastructure.
• Provide environmental technical assistance and risk management support to Regional Environmental Engineers, Construction Managers, and other internal partners.
• Promote and manage environmental compliance throughout construction across all applicable media — including wetland and waters (CWA Section 404) permits, stormwater and wastewater (NPDES) permits, groundwater protection, air, and the protection of sensitive natural and cultural resources.
• Prepare for data center operations in partnership with Regional Environmental Engineers, ensuring a smooth handoff from construction to operational compliance.
• Engage regularly throughout the construction phase with multiple AWS stakeholders — including Real Estate, Legal, Risk, Water, Design, Public Policy, Construction, and Operations — as well as external stakeholders such as regulatory agencies, consultants, and contractors.

Key job responsibilities

• Assess environmental risks and requirements across all relevant media and develop mitigation strategies to support site-specific project delivery.
• Manage environmental compliance during construction, including wetlands and waters permits, protected species and cultural resource requirements, stormwater and erosion & sediment control, wastewater, and groundwater protection.
• Communicate environmental requirements, risks, and activities to internal and external project partners.
• Coordinate with partner teams — including Construction, Design, Water, Legal, Real Estate, Power, and others — to manage construction and operational constraints.
• Develop site development strategies that are environmentally responsible and sustainable while meeting project timelines.
• Lead regulatory agency interactions and negotiations.
• Develop, manage, and track metrics to evaluate program performance.

A day in the life

The AWS Environmental Team in AMER manages the environmental requirements during data center and infrastructure development in the Americas. The Environmental Construction Program Manager will be a key member of the AMER Environmental team, managing environmental compliance across the construction phase of development and coordinating the full range of environmental programs that touch a site from construction start through operational readiness.

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

AWS 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.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

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.