Senior Pre-Construction Manager, EMEA Pre-Construction
Amazon’s Data Centers are industry-leading examples of innovation in the areas of security, safety, space utilization, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. We are the global team responsible for the construction of the Amazon owned sites.
The EMEA Data Center Construction team is looking for a Senior Pre-Construction Manager to serve as the primary liaison between Real Estate, Design Engineering, Construction, and other critical partner teams during initial planning, conceptual design, and design development; providing cost, schedule, and constructibility guidance.
Our Pre-Construction Managers are on the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers and are known for changing the face of cloud computing. As a Pre-Construction Manager, you will support the development and implementation of design standards across regional construction programs and will create and release high-quality, consistent documentation for processes, standards, and procedures.
Our goal is to find the candidate that has highly developed critical facility pre-construction knowledge coupled with extensive practical construction experience to drive standards in this essential part of our delivery process.
If you have experience driving global pre-construction standards, bid documents, specifications, and general requirements to describe all the elements of a construction project and working within a broad design and construction infrastructure environment, then this could be your role!
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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.
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.
Key job responsibilities
1. Each day you will represent AWS in ensuring the on-time and in-budget execution of Amazon projects, while strategically improving its processes, costs, quality, H&S, and sustainability performance.
2. You will be leading and mentoring large cross-functional teams as an expert technical and project management resource to complete construction projects and skillfully motivate and focus people of all levels to deliver.
3. You will drive significant communication across departments, to front line and executive level managers while serving as an authority on project issues.
4. You will leverage your experience and tools to understand where gaps exist in project plans and propose solutions.
5. You will be understanding and negotiating terms of contracts with developers, contractors, and consultants representing AWS’ interests.
6. You will act as the primary escalation point for the evaluation of the feasibility of potential future projects and pre-development actions; owning and tracking issues to ensure that they are addressed, documented, and resolved using influence to manage team members.
7. You will lead negotiations with general contractors and internal procurement partners and evaluate bids/proposals/claims with detail and accuracy, reporting key construction/commercial metrics, including schedule, cost, and budget.
8. You will review and provide input into global standards and data center template designs.
9. You will independently support, overview, and manage complex, cross-functional Data Center projects from site selection, permitting, and contract execution.
10. You will keep the scope progress under control by driving crisp and timely decisions, identifying and clearing blockers, and escalating appropriately.
11. You will work with internal/external teams including real estate, design engineering, construction, finance, architects, engineers, permitting agencies, developers, and landlords to secure resources, scope infrastructure builds, set priorities, and drive results.
12. You will conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals participating in pricing reviews for scope inclusions/exclusions and negotiate the cost of the work.
13. You will evaluate Due Diligences, schedule tracking, and identify and solve factors that may impede a successful permitted project hand-over to Amazon stakeholders.
14. You will insist on the highest standards from self and others and drive accountability for results.
A day in the life
Each day you will represent AWS in ensuring the on-time and in-budget execution of Amazon projects, while strategically improving its processes, costs, quality, H&S, and sustainability performance. You will be leading and mentoring large cross-functional teams as an expert technical and project management resource to complete construction projects and skillfully motivate and focus people of all levels to deliver. You will drive significant communication across departments, to front line and executive level managers while serving as an authority on project issues.
About the team
Amazon’s Data Centers are industry-leading examples of innovation. We are the global team responsible for the construction of the Amazon owned sites. Our Pre-Construction Managers are on the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers; and are known for changing the face of cloud computing.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply.
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.
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.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. 7+ years of experience in Construction Site Management conducting negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy.
2. 7+ years of experience in mission critical facilities (design, pre-construction, scheduling, construction and commissioning), or equivalent.
3. Knowledge of civil, electric and mechanical engineering principles.
4. Ability to travel ~40% of your time.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Professional certification, such as CCM, PMP, AC or CPC.
2. Knowledge of critical data center equipment.
3. Additional knowledge of other languages will be appreciated.
4. Bachelor's degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, related field or equivalent trade certification.
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.
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