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

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Pangasinan; On-site; PHP 8,450,704 - 12,676,057; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Data Center Construction Manager specializing in off-site assembly and modularization to lead transformation across the EMEA data center portfolio from Zaragoza, Spain. You will drive adoption of prefabricated, precast and modular solutions spanning Civil, Structural, Architectural, Systems, Mechanical and Electrical disciplines.

The role requires 10+ years in mission-critical projects and a track record influencing contractors and scaling new

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing mission‑critical projects.
• 5+ years in off‑site construction or modularisation 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.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Mechanism Ownership – Own EMEA contribution to the global off‑site assembly portfolio and track 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 pre‑construction, 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.
• Lead pilot implementations and scale successful solutions across multiple regions.
• Create playbooks and training mechanisms to standardise adoption.

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 spans Civil, Structural, Architectural, Systems (CSAS), Mechanical Systems (MS) and Electrical Systems (ES).

Working Conditions

• Based in Zaragoza, Spain – 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, track 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 pre‑construction, 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of CSA, mechanical and electrical systems.
• 10+ years managing mission‑critical projects.
• 5+ years in off‑site construction or modularisation 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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