Controls Manager, AMER US East Controls

Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Herndon, VA

Controls Manager, AMER US East Controls at Amazon Data Services, Inc. summary:

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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.

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.

The Data Center Capacity Delivery team is looking for exceptional individuals to join our organization as Controls Manager, responsible for managing team of Controls Technicians in the building automation systems and electrical power monitoring system ((BMS/EPMS) deployment and service within Amazon data centers. If you are passionate about the Customer Experience, think and act globally and have the ability to contribute to major new innovations in the area of building controls and automation this is the challenge you are looking for!

The ideal candidate will have experience managing a local or remotely located team of highly technically skilled individuals. The candidate will possess a industrial Controls System, project/construction management, mechanical, electrical or technology background that enables him/her to undertake the challenges of sophisticated controls platforms and a demonstrated ability to think broadly and strategically in aligning building controls and automation with the larger objectives of the business.

Key job responsibilities
-Able to implement and track team goals, report the status of ongoing projects upwards.
-Experienced Interviewer, able to develop launch plans for new hires, and identify team needs.
-Experienced in Installation, Programming and troubleshooting of BMS/EPMS systems and/or industrial controls systems.
-Strong writing skills, able to articulate thoughts clearly and concisely
-Understanding of: electrical diagrams, control diagrams, building operations, control circuits, industrial HVAC.
-Ability to ascertain customer needs to help develop project scope and specifications.
-Ability to manage scope of work relative to the site specifics and customer needs.
-Ability to manage project engineering to determine the scope of work relative to the design intent of the customer needs.
-Ability to read and interpret specifications and implementing those specifications as they apply the work environment.
-Provide technical assistance as needed to internal customers.
-Coordinate project work internally within the department and externally with other departments to ensure on-time completion of projects within budget.

About the team
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.

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.

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.

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 (diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

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.

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 2+ years of people management and team development experience
- B.S. degree in Electrical, Mechanical or other related engineering degree with 5 + years of industrial controls system related work experience or 10+ years of relevant controls experience in lieu of a degree.
- 2+ years hiring, promoting, disciplining, and developing teams of controls professionals.
- 5+ years working in high availability environments such as Data Centers, Hospitals, Oil & Gas, Energy, Water or Manufacturing Industries.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of work in data centers with an emphasis on building and equipment operation experience
- Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams, preferably in a Controls, Mechanical or electrical construction environment.
- Experience as a Controls Engineering Specialist.
- 4 years of managing a highly skilled team.
- Project management, organization and problem solving skills with a drive for results and the ability to handle multiple task.
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, HVAC, or other related engineering degrees.

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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $119,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $227,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Keywords:

Controls Manager, BMS EPMS, Data Center Controls, Building Automation, Controls Technician, HVAC Controls, Industrial Controls, Project Management, AWS Data Centers

Posted 2026-03-29

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