Senior Construction Manager - Off-Site Assembly, Modularization & Constructability. EMEA Constr[...]

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Luciente 1; On-site; PHP 8,523,000 - 12,784,000; Full time

Job summary

A Senior Data Center Construction Manager at AWS leads strategic transformation for off-site assembly across the EMEA portfolio, focusing on prefabrication and modular solutions. The role drives governance, cost and schedule improvements, and safety outcomes while coordinating with global teams and regional vendors.

Based in Zaragoza, Spain, with 40–50% travel across EMEA, you will influence construction practices, build scalable processes, and mentor regional Construction Managers in adopting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10+ years managing mission-critical projects
• 5+ years in off-site construction or modularization for data centres
• Proven experience influencing contractors and scaling new construction methodologies
• Experience with RFPs, change management, quality control, and portfolio reporting
• Fluency in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Mechanism Ownership across EMEA off-site assembly portfolio
• Own EMEA contribution to global off-site assembly, tracking labour hours shifted off-site
• Develop repeatable frameworks for evaluating modular solutions
• Establish governance, reporting, metrics for adoption, cost, schedule, safety, quality
• Build scalable mechanisms to embed constructability into project lifecycles
• Cross-Functional Leadership with Preconstruction, Procurement, Design, Operations
• Represent EMEA within global Off-Site Assembly team
• Influence General Contractors and vendors across markets to adopt modular solutions
• Enable regional Construction Managers through knowledge transfer and guidance
• Define technical standards for prefabricated systems
• Build vendor ecosystem across Europe
• Develop business cases quantifying labour reduction and cost impact
• Drive competition to improve cost, quality, delivery timelines
• Shift high-risk activities to factory environments
• Identify and mitigate modular risks (logistics, transport, sequencing)
• Lead pilot implementations and scale solutions
• Create playbooks and training for adoption

Skills

CSA systems

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Managing projects

Contractor influence

RFPs & change mgmt

Portfolio reporting

English & Spanish

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelors in Engineering

Job description

Description

As a Senior Data Center Construction Manager specialising in off-site assembly and modularization, you will lead strategic transformation across AWS EMEA Construction. Acting as the regional Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will drive adoption of prefabricated, precast, and modular solutions across the EMEA data centre and power infrastructure portfolio which aggregates programmes spanning Civil, Structural, Architectural, Systems (CSAS), Mechanical Systems (MS), and Electrical Systems (ES)

As a Senior Data Center Construction Manager specialising in off-site assembly and modularization, you will lead strategic transformation across AWS EMEA Construction. Acting as the regional Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will drive adoption of prefabricated, precast, and modular solutions across the EMEA data centre and power infrastructure portfolio which aggregates programmes spanning Civil, Structural, Architectural, Systems (CSAS), Mechanical, and Electrical systems

This role sits within the global Off‑Site Assembly program and partners closely with Preconstruction, Procurement, Design, and Operations to:

• Reduce onsite labour requirements
• Improve safety and quality through industrialised fabrication
• Introduce schedule resilience
• Mitigate skilled labour shortages across European markets

Working Conditions

• Based in Zaragoza, Spain,this is an EMEA-wide strategic role influencing delivery across Spain, Ireland, Germany, Italy, France, and the Nordics.
• 40–50% travel across EMEA
• Collaboration across global time zones
• Active construction environments requiring PPE

Key job responsibilities

• Strategy & Mechanism Ownership
• Own EMEA contribution to the global off‑site assembly portfolio, including tracking labour hours shifted off‑site across CSAS, Mechanical, and Electrical systems
• Develop repeatable frameworks for evaluating and implementing modular solutions
• Establish governance, reporting, and metrics to measure adoption, cost impact, schedule compression, safety improvements, and quality outcomes
• Build scalable mechanisms to embed constructability and prefabrication into project lifecycle decisions
• Cross‑Functional Leadership
• Partner with Preconstruction, Procurement, Design, and Operations to embed constructability and modular thinking early in project development
• Represent EMEA within the global Off‑Site Assembly team and adapt global innovations to regional market conditions
• Influence General Contractors and vendors across multiple markets to develop and adopt innovative prefabricated solutions
• Enable regional Construction Managers through knowledge transfer and technical guidance
• Technical & Market Development
• Define technical standards for prefabricated systems aligned to AWS design requirements and local codes
• Build and maintain an approved vendor ecosystem across Europe
• Develop business cases quantifying labour reduction, schedule resilience, safety improvements, and total cost impact
• Drive competitive tension to improve cost, quality, and delivery timelines
• Safety, Risk & Scaling
• Shift high‑risk activities (e.g., work at height, confined space) to controlled factory environments
• Identify and mitigate modular risks including logistics, transportation, sequencing, and interface management
• Lead pilot implementations and scale successful solutions across multiple regions
• Create playbooks and training mechanisms to standardise adoption

Key Objectives

• Measurable reduction in onsite labour hours across EMEA
• Schedule compression and improved float through modular adoption
• Improved safety performance and reduced construction waste
• Standardised prefabricated systems deployed regionally
• Robust reporting framework quantifying hours shifted off‑site and associated quality/safety improvements
• Strategic partnerships with qualified European fabrication vendors

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Strong knowledge of CSA, Mechanical, and Electrical systems
• 10+ years managing mission‑critical projects
• 5+ years in off‑site construction or modularization for data centres or similar infrastructure
• Proven experience influencing contractors and scaling new construction methodologies
• Experience with RFPs, change management, quality control, and portfolio reporting
• Fluency in English and Spanish

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English and Spanish
• Experience working across multiple European construction markets
• Strong financial and business case modelling capability
• Additional European language skills a plus
• Professional certifications (PE, PMP, LEED) preferred

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Company

Amazon Data Services Spain, S.L.

Job ID: A3206645