Senior Data Center Construction Lead

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Milano; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services Italy S.R.L. seeks a Senior Construction Project Manager to oversee General Contractors for multiple data center sites. You will manage all disciplines and ensure compliance across contracts, safety, and project delivery.

You will coordinate with developers, vendors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality turn-overs, and mentor junior staff while maintaining rigorous cost and schedule controls.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of recent experience in construction management of large, complex projects including large-scale MEP plants.
• Experience in live operational/mission critical facilities such as data centers.
• Understand mechanical and electrical engineering principles including codes.
• General contractor and vendor management experience (RFPs, bidding, change orders).
• 5+ years’ experience in construction of live facilities like data centers.

Responsibilities

• Manage General Contractors on one or more data center construction sites, overseeing civil, structural, architectural, electrical, mechanical, controls and commissioning.
• Review and administer construction contracts to ensure compliance and commercial integrity.
• Lead safety initiatives and raise observations with GC to uphold high safety standards.
• Support negotiations with contractors and internal procurement, evaluate bids/proposals/claims.
• Record and report key construction/commercial metrics (schedule, cost, budget).
• Mentor and develop junior team members and act as a regional leader within the group.

Skills

Construction management

Mechanical & electrical principles

Contractor & vendor management

Live facilities experience

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

CCM/CPC certification

Job description

Amazon Data Services Italy S.R.L. seeks a Senior Construction Project Manager to oversee General Contractors for multiple data center sites. You will manage all disciplines and ensure compliance across contracts, safety, and project delivery.

You will coordinate with developers, vendors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality turn-overs, and mentor junior staff while maintaining rigorous cost and schedule controls.