Senior Construction Project Manager, EMEA Data Center Construction

Overview

Senior Construction Project Manager, EMEA Data Center Construction at Amazon Web Services (AWS).

As a Senior Construction Project Manager you will be a part of a creative, efficient team tasked with tackling fascinating and challenging problems building and supporting the operations of Amazon Data Centers. Our data centers are industry leading examples of energy efficient, cost effective designs.

Role responsibilities include management of General Contractors on data center construction sites, oversight of disciplines including civil, structural, architectural, electrical, mechanical, controls and commissioning, and the administration of construction contracts to ensure full compliance including all commercial elements.

Key responsibilities

• Be based from the MXP site construction offices - act as Amazon’s eyes and ears on the project and first responder if an issue is identified.
• Travel to other data centers, Amazon offices or vendor premises as required to support the current project or undertake training; opportunities may exist for international travel.
• Manage General Contractors on one or more data center construction sites, overseeing civil, structural, architectural, electrical, mechanical, controls and commissioning disciplines.
• Promote safety standards with no tolerance for unsafe behaviors, setting a local example and raising observations with the GC.
• Undertake strategic and tactical commercial management of construction contracts, including administering contracts to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with general contractors, developers and vendors to deliver efficient and high-quality project turn-overs.
• Inspect and review construction work including site safety, project quality control, commissioning support, and review of submittals and documents for compliance with contract documents.
• Review civil, electrical and mechanical designs to create construction project scope for RFPs and variations.
• Support negotiations with general contractors and internal procurement partners; evaluate bids/proposals/claims with detail and accuracy.
• Record and report key construction/commercial metrics, including schedule, cost and budget forecasting.
• Lead analysis and resolution of claims and major variations.
• Mentor and develop junior team members and collaborate with internal and external teams supporting the data center.

Why AWS

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We keep the cloud running and support AWS data centers, servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment to ensure continual customer access. We seek talented people to help solve challenging problems and thrive in a diverse, inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of recent experience in construction management of large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) plants. (Senior Services Manager across schemes in excess of £100 million)
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles including breaker coordination studies, switch-gear sequence of operations, and local electrical codes.
• General contractor and vendor management experience (RFPs, bidding, change orders) related to construction and project execution.
• 5+ years’ experience in construction of and interface with live operational/mission critical facilities such as data centers, energy plants, industrial facilities, or infrastructure projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years in construction site management.
• 3+ years leading the management of a construction contract package.
• Professional certification such as CCM, AC, or CPC.
• Knowledge of best practice industry safety and quality standards and local safety regulations with experience as a client within those regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent engineering science.

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer and we value a diverse workforce. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation during the application and hiring process, please visit the AWS accommodations page for more information.

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