Michael Kendrick

About Michael Kendrick

With over a decade of progressive experience in the oil sands industry and nearly as much in commercial and residential land development, I have transitioned to Data Center Delivery where I specialize in risk and due diligence. I am committed to driving business success by fostering innovation, ensuring high-quality decision-making, and integrating cross-disciplinary teams.My expertise spans identifying and leading business opportunities, navigating regulatory compliance, and managing large-scale projects. I am particularly focused on opportunity framing, business case development, and project management, all of which align with our strategic goals. Additionally, I’m passionate about mentoring and developing talent to ensure we build a capable and resilient workforce for the future.With a background in civil engineering, I am adept at collaborating with diverse teams to develop integrated solutions. I am particularly interested in enhancing operational efficiencies and optimizing capital expenditures to maximize return on capital employed (ROCE). My experience encompasses managing capital projects from initiation to execution, including business case formulation, front-end loading (FEL), regulatory approvals, and detailed engineering documentation. I have led both small and large teams, prioritizing coaching and mentorship to foster growth and ensure the success of our projects.

Experience

1. Sr Technical Due Diligence Manager

   Amazon Web Services (AWS)

   Feb 2026 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Site Selection Leadership: Leading technical site due diligence projects to shape AWS infrastructure growth and investment decisions.Technical Scoping: Defining the scope for complex technical studies, including civil engineering, environmental assessments, and utility reliability.Risk Analysis: Evaluating the impact of site-specific constraints (e.g, environmental hazards, zoning, power grid limitations) on development costs and schedules.Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Hiring and overseeing engineering consultancies and collaborating with internal teams like Real Estate, Energy, and Design Engineering.Strategic Recommendations: Interpreting multidisciplinary data to provide site acquisition and design recommendations to senior leadership

Education

• Fairmont State University

  Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering

  1995 — 2001

Skills

• Risk Assessment
• Civil Engineering
• Project Management
• Oil
• Risk Management
• Construction Management
• Business Opportunity Assessments
• Hazop
• Pipelines
• Petroleum
• Hydraulics
• Opportunity Assessment
• Construction
• Front-End Development
• Procurement
• Surveying
• Upstream
• Project Engineering
• Engineering
• English
• Drainage
• Feasibility Studies
• Erosion Control
• Opportunity Analysis
• Project Planning
• Hazop Study
• Energy Industry
• Mining
• Water Resources
• Oil
• Engineering Design
• Autocad
• Epc
• Onshore
• Water
• Feed
• Project Estimation
• Stormwater Management
• Strategic Planning
• Business Case Preparation