Senior Pre-Construction Manager, EMEA Pre-Construction

Senior Pre-Construction Manager, EMEA Pre-ConstructionAmazon’s Data Centers are industry leading examples of innovation in the areas of security, safety, space utilization, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. The EMEA Data Center Construction team is responsible for the construction of Amazon owned sites. We are looking for a Senior Pre-Construction Manager to serve as the primary liaison between Real Estate, Design Engineering, Construction and other critical partner teams during initial planning, conceptual design and design development, providing cost, schedule, and constructability guidance.Key Job ResponsibilitiesRepresent AWS in ensuring on time and in budget execution of Amazon projects while improving processes, costs, quality, H&S, and sustainability performance.Lead and mentor large cross‑functional teams as a technical and project management resource to complete construction projects and motivate people at all levels.Drive significant communication across departments, to front line and executive level managers, serving as an authority on project issues.Leverage experience and tools to identify gaps in project plans and propose solutions.Negotiate terms of contracts with developers, contractors and consultants representing AWS interests; tasks include site validation, due diligence, risk analysis, design management, contract/lease and cost negotiations, stakeholder and vendor management.Act as the primary escalation point for evaluating the feasibility of potential future projects and pre‑development actions, owning and tracking issues to ensure resolution.Lead negotiations with general contractors and internal procurement partners, evaluate bids/proposals/claims with detail and accuracy, and report key construction/commercial metrics including schedule, cost and budget.Review and provide input into global standards and data center template designs.Support, oversee and manage complex, cross‑functional data center projects from site selection, permitting and contract execution, keeping stakeholders informed.Maintain scope progress, make timely decisions, identify and clear blockers, and appropriately elevate issues.Collaborate with real estate, design engineering, construction, finance, architects, engineers, permitting agencies, developers and landlords to secure resources, set priorities, milestones and drive results.Evaluate due diligences, schedule tracking and solve factors that impede a successful permitted project hand‑over to Amazon stakeholders.Insist on the highest standards, drive accountability for results, and provide coaching and disciplinary actions as needed.About the TeamThe EMEA Data Center Construction team builds Amazon owned sites, delivering cutting‑edge products in a highly collaborative environment. Pre‑Construction Managers create and release high quality, consistent documentation for processes, standards and procedures, and support design standard implementation across regional construction programs.Diverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed, we encourage you to apply. We are open to candidates whose career paths include alternative experiences.Why AWS?Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneer cloud computing and continuously innovate, powering businesses from startup to Global 500.Inclusive Team CultureAWS promotes inclusion through employee‑led and company‑sponsored affinity groups, inclusion events, and a culture that values curiosity and connection.Mentorship & Career GrowthOur culture includes knowledge‑sharing, mentorship, and career‑advancing resources to help you grow into a better‑rounded professional.Work/Life BalanceWe value work‑life harmony and strive for flexibility to support you both at work and at home.Basic QualificationsProfessional fluency in Arabic, German, and English.Extensive experience in mission‑critical facilities (design, pre‑construction, scheduling, construction and commissioning) or equivalent.Knowledge of civil, electric and mechanical engineering principles.Knowledge of critical data center equipment such as generators, UPS, chillers, HVAC, fire detection/suppression, and related systems.Ability to travel ~40% of the time.Preferred Qualifications7+ years of experience in construction site management, negotiating with general contractors, and evaluating bids/proposals with detail and accuracy.Professional certification such as CCM, PMP, AC or CPC.Additional language skills.Bachelor’s degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, related field or equivalent trade certification.Amazon is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. 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