Sr. Pre-Construction Manager, EMEA Pre-Construction
22 hours ago
Madrid
ppAmazon’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. /p pThe 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. /p pOur 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. /p pOur 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. /p pIf 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! /p h3Key Job Responsibilities /h3 ul liYou will review and provide input into global standards and data center template designs. /li liYou will independently support, overview and manage complex, cross-functional Data Center projects from site selection, permitting and contract execution, and keep project stakeholders informed to contribute to the performance of the team, building trust and respect in all working relationships. /li liYou will keep the scope progress under control by driving crisp and timely decisions, identifying and clearing blockers, and escalating appropriately. /li liYou 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, milestones and drive results through clearing blockers, making decisions, leading and influencing. /li liYou 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 with developers, general contractors and design consultants. /li liYou will evaluate Due Diligences, schedule tracking, and identify and solve factors that may impede a successful permitted project hand-over to Amazon stakeholders. /li liYou will insist on the highest standards from self and others and drive accountability for results, leading externals, and potentially, internals, including coaching and/or disciplinary actions, as needed. /li /ul h3A day in the life /h3 pEach day you will represent AWS in ensuring the on time and in budget execution of Amazon projects, while strategically improving its processes, costs, quality HS, and sustainability performance. /p pYou 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. /p pYou will drive significant communication across departments, to front line and executive level managers while serving as an authority on project issues. /p pYou will leverage your experience and tools to understand where gaps exist in project plans and propose solutions. /p pYou will be understanding and negotiating terms of contracts with developers, contractors and consultants representing AWS’ interests. Daily tasks may be comprised of site validation, due diligence and risk analysis, design management, contract/lease and cost negotiations, stakeholder and vendor management. /p pYou 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. /p pYou 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. /p h3About The Team /h3 pOur Pre-Construction team is a multicultural, multinational group on the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers and are known for changing the face of cloud computing. We 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 and serve as the primary liaison between Real Estate, Design Engineering, Construction and other critical partner teams between site selection and construction starts on site. /p h3Basic Qualifications /h3 ul liBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering /li liExperience in construction or project management, or experience in facilities management /li liSpeak, write, and read fluently in Spanish /li li7+ years of experience in conducting negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy. /li li7+ years of experience in mission critical facilities (design, pre-construction, scheduling, construction and commissioning), or equivalent. /li li5+ years in construction site management. /li liKnowledge of best practice industry safety, quality standards and local safety regulations with experience performing the role of a client within those regulations. /li liGreat communication skills to front line and executive level managers will be a must. /li /ul h3Preferred Qualifications /h3 ul liProfessional certification, such as CCM, PMP, AC or CPC /li liDetailed knowledge of critical data center equipment (Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Switch-gear, Transformers, Power Feeders, Chillers, Plumbing, Fire Detection/Suppression, Air Handling Units, Computer Room Air Handling/Conditioning Units, UPS, CRAH, CRAC). /li liDetailed knowledge of electric engineering principles /li liDetailed knowledge of mechanical engineering principles /li liDetailed knowledge of civil engineering principles /li liAdditional knowledge of other languages will be appreciated. /li /ul pAmazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. /p pIf 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. /p pOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. /p pCompany: Amazon Data Services Spain, S.L. /p pJob ID: A /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
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