Senior Pre-Construction Manager, EMEA Pre-Construction

ENGINEERINGUK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Pre-Construction Manager to lead innovative projects in data center construction. This role is pivotal in bridging design and construction, ensuring projects meet high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. You will collaborate with diverse teams, negotiate contracts, and drive accountability while fostering an inclusive culture. If you have extensive experience in pre-construction and a passion for building critical facilities, this opportunity offers you a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and supports your career growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in construction site management with a focus on critical facilities.
• Extensive knowledge of civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams to ensure project completion.
• Negotiate contract terms and manage site validation and risk analysis.
• Communicate effectively across departments and manage project scope.

Skills

Construction Site Management

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering Principles

Electrical Engineering Principles

Mechanical Engineering Principles

Bid Evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Project Management

Professional Certifications (CCM, PMP, AC, CPC)

Job description

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Senior Pre-Construction Manager, EMEA Pre-Construction

View more categories View less categories Sector Construction and Building Services Role Senior Executive Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

DESCRIPTION

Amazon's Data Centers are industry-leading examples of innovation in security, safety, space utilization, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. We are responsible for constructing Amazon-owned sites globally.

The EMEA Data Center Construction team seeks a Senior Pre-Construction Manager to act as the main liaison between Real Estate, Design Engineering, Construction, and other key teams during initial planning, conceptual design, and design development, providing guidance on costs, schedules, and constructibility.

Our pre-Construction Managers are at the forefront of creating innovative products and transforming cloud computing. This role involves supporting the development of design standards across regional construction programs and producing high-quality, consistent documentation for processes, standards, and procedures.

We aim to find a candidate with extensive pre-construction knowledge of critical facilities combined with practical construction experience to set standards in this vital delivery phase. If you have experience in global pre-construction standards, bid documents, specifications, and working within a broad design and construction infrastructure, this could be your role!

AWS Infrastructure Services manages the design, planning, delivery, and operation of AWS's global infrastructure, ensuring continuous cloud service availability. We support all AWS data centers and related equipment, tackling complex challenges involving supply chain variables. We seek talented individuals eager to contribute.

You will join a diverse team of engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and others, collaborating to uphold safety, security, and cost-efficiency while fostering an inclusive culture that encourages bold ideas and ownership.

Key job responsibilities

1. Represent AWS ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while improving processes, costs, quality, H&S, and sustainability.
2. Lead and mentor large cross-functional teams, motivating and focusing people at all levels to deliver projects.
3. Communicate effectively across departments and with management, serving as an authority on project issues.
4. Identify gaps in project plans and propose solutions leveraging your experience and tools.
5. Negotiate contract terms with developers, contractors, and consultants, managing site validation, due diligence, risk analysis, design, and stakeholder management.
6. Act as the escalation point for evaluating project feasibility, owning issues, and resolving them through influence.
7. Lead negotiations with contractors, evaluate bids, and report on key metrics like schedule, cost, and budget.
8. Review and contribute to global standards and template designs for data centers.
9. Manage complex projects from site selection to permitting and contract execution, ensuring stakeholder communication.
10. Maintain scope control through timely decisions, addressing blockers, and escalating as needed.
11. Work with various internal and external teams to secure resources, set priorities, and drive results.
12. Conduct negotiations and evaluate bids, proposals, and claims, including pricing and scope negotiations.
13. Evaluate due diligence, schedule tracking, and resolve factors that could impede project hand-over.
14. Insist on high standards, drive accountability, and lead external and internal teams, including coaching and disciplinary actions when necessary.

A day in the life

Daily, you will ensure project execution aligns with AWS standards, lead and mentor teams, communicate across departments, and manage project scope and risks effectively.

About the team

Our global Data Center team is responsible for constructing Amazon's sites, leading innovation and setting standards in pre-construction and design. We develop and implement high-quality documentation and standards, acting as key liaisons during project phases.

Diverse Experiences

We value diverse backgrounds. Even if you don't meet all listed qualifications, we encourage you to apply, especially if your career path is unconventional or includes alternative experiences.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services is the world's most comprehensive cloud platform, known for continuous innovation and trusted by a broad customer base. We foster a culture of learning, inclusion, and growth, supporting your career development.

Inclusive Team Culture

Our culture encourages curiosity and inclusivity through employee-led groups and events focused on diversity and learning.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We aim to elevate performance through shared knowledge, mentorship, and career resources, helping you develop professionally.

Work/Life Balance

We promote flexibility to support your work-life harmony, believing that supported employees achieve more.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years in Construction Site Management, including negotiations with contractors and bid evaluations.
• 7+ years in mission-critical facilities (design, pre-construction, scheduling, construction, commissioning) or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering principles.
• Ability to travel approximately 40% of the time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional certifications such as CCM, PMP, AC, or CPC.
• Knowledge of critical data center equipment (generators, UPS, switchgear, transformers, cooling, fire suppression, etc.).
• Additional language skills are a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent trade certification.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prioritize privacy and data security, and support accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For more info, visit our privacy notice and accommodation pages.