Senior Data Center Construction Lead: Planning & Delivery

Amazon Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services UK Limited in London seeks a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead one or more data center sites, coordinating civil, structural, architectural, electrical and mechanical work with General Contractors.

You will manage contract administration, safety, quality, and commissioning processes, mentor junior staff and travel to sites as needed, with opportunities for international assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management.
• 7+ years of construction management on large, complex data center projects.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.
• General contractor and vendor management experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in live operational facilities or mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Be based from the LHR site construction offices, acting as eyes and ears on the project.
• Travel to other data centers, Amazon offices or vendor premises as required; opportunities for international travel.
• Manage General Contractors on data center sites, reviewing civil, structural, architectural, electrical, mechanical, controls and commissioning work.
• Lead commercial management of contracts and ensure compliance with terms.
• Review designs to create construction scope for bids and variations.
• Support negotiations with general contractors and procurement partners; evaluate bids and claims.
• Record and report key construction and commercial metrics including schedule, cost and budget.

Skills

Construction management

Vendor management

Safety leadership

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Professional certification (CCM / CPC)

Job description

Amazon Data Services UK Limited in London seeks a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead one or more data center sites, coordinating civil, structural, architectural, electrical and mechanical work with General Contractors.

You will manage contract administration, safety, quality, and commissioning processes, mentor junior staff and travel to sites as needed, with opportunities for international assignments.