Amazon Distribution - Syracuse

The 4.2 million square foot Amazon Fulfillment Center in Clay, NY will open in Fall 2021, making it the second-largest warehouse in the world. Known as an Amazon Robotics Site, the $500-million building has the latest generation of technology for the distribution of small, sortable merchandise. Unlike other Amazon single-story distribution centers, this site has a mezzanine level and four floors above the ground floor. The project called for over 135 electricians at its peak, completing over 200,000 hours of work. This work was completed within schedule and on time, receiving the temporary electrical certificate the week of August 9, 2021, prior to the building receiving its temporary certificate of occupancy the week of August 16, 2021.

DIVISIONS: Syracuse Construction; Don Coon, Vice President, Syracuse Operations

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER: Steven Briem

PROJECT MANAGERS: David Curtis, Shanise Benz

JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER: Andrew Spring LEAD FOREMAN: Andy Schaffner, LU 43 GENERAL FOREMAN: Jake Kelly, LU 43 LU 43 FOREMEN: Mike Halko, Josh Shoff, Pete Vereecke, Eric Evans, Matt Visconti, Todd Densmore, Mike Schlueter, Bill Petrocci

O’Connell Electric was contracted March 2020 by the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company to perform the electrical scope of work from the ground up. Construction of the 820,000 square-foot foundations started at the end of May 2020, and the five-story steel structure was completed by the end of August 2020. It was at this time, OCE completed the under slab conduit work and moved into the building providing temporary lighting and power. The site work was installed through the Fall 2020 and completed in Summer 2021, including EV charging stations for ten tractor trailers served from the 38 kV distribution switchgear.

The project site was served with two 600A, 480 Volt, 3-phase, 4-wire temporary power utility services for the project site and building. All five floors of the building were constructed simultaneously. The power distribution originates at a 38 kV distribution switchgear and was distributed underground through a network of conduits via manholes to four electric services at each of the building corners which now powers the building in four quadrants. These four main electric services are each rated at 4000A, 480V, 3-phase, 4-wire and distribute normal power to approximately 400 panel boards of various voltages throughout the building facility. The standby and emergency systems are served by two generators - one a 750 kVA, and one 275 kVA generator - via 12 transfer switches.

Lighting, convenience, mechanical, special systems, and architectural equipment wiring was distributed at 480V, 277V, 208V and 120V in each quad. A CO detection system was also installed due to the gas-fired mechanical system equipment serving the building.

PROJECT EAGLE SUPPORT

SUPPORTING TEAMS: Construction Services, Technical Services Group BUILDING MANAGEMENT AND HVAC CONTROLS INSTALLATION:

PROJECT MANAGER: Craig Ramsdell FOREMAN: John Snay, LU 43

ROCHESTER AMAZON LOCATIONS

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This Amazon Distribution Center includes 100 acres of land at 2600 Manitou Road in the Town of Gates. The facility will be a more than two million square-foot warehouse and distribution center. The projected cost is $412 million and anticipated completion date for the development is September 1, 2022.

DIVISION: Rochester Construction PROJECT MANAGER: Rob Miller GENERAL FOREMAN: Keith Marten, LU 86

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Work consists of new construction for a large warehouse distribution facility with a small office area. All electrical, LED interior/exterior lighting, fire alarm, generator, and general branch power are in our scope, with a possibility of material handling equipment power down the road.

DIVISION: Victor Service PROJECT MANAGERS: Andy Dohse, John Clark GENERAL FOREMAN: John Schuster, LU 86 FOREMAN: Rich Lang, LU 86