Sr. Pre-Con Manager, EMEA Pre-Construction

Amazons Data Centers are industry leading examples of innovation in the areas of security, safety, space utilization, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. We are the global team responsible for the construction of the Amazon owned sites. In most cases, our Data Center projects include onsite HV substations and HV cable routes connected to remote utility substations in the area. The EMEA Data Center Construction team is 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 for this HV infrastructure.

Our pre-Construction Managers are on the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers and are known for changing the face of cloud computing. As a pre-Construction Manager you will support the development and implementation of design standards across regional construction programs and will create and release high quality, consistent documentation for processes, standards and procedures.

Key job responsibilities

You will review and provide input into global standards and HV/ water infrastructure designs.

You will independently support, overview and manage complex, cross-functional HV/ water infrastructure projects from site selection, permitting and contract execution, and keep project stakeholders informed to contribute to the performance of the team, building trust and respect in all working relationships.

You will keep the projects’ progress under control by driving crisp and timely decisions, identifying and clearing blockers, and escalating appropriately.

You will work with internal/external teams including real estate, legal, design engineering, construction, finance, architects, engineers, permitting agencies, developers and landlords to secure resources, scope infrastructure builds, set priorities, milestones and drive results through clearing blockers, making decisions, leading and influencing.

You will conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals participating in pricing reviews for scope inclusions/exclusions and negotiate the cost of the work with developers, general contractors and design consultants.

You will evaluate site Due Diligences, schedule tracking, and identify and solve factors that may impede a successful permitted project hand‑over to Amazon stakeholders.

You will insist on the highest standards from yourself and others and drive accountability for results, leading externals, and potentially, internals, including coaching and/or disciplinary actions, as needed.

Basic Qualifications

Experience working effectively on milestone-driven projects.

Experience managing teams and external advisors.

7+ years of experience in Construction Site Management, managing big scale industrial and/or infrastructure projects, conducting negotiations with general contractors and evaluating bids/proposals with detail and accuracy.

7+ years of experience in End to End mission critical facilities (design, pre-construction, scheduling, construction and commissioning), analyzing and reviewing statutes, regulations, and then extracting data to make appropriate recommendations.

Knowledge of civil, electric and mechanical engineering principles.

Fluent English and Italian speaker.

Ability to travel ~40% of your time.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of critical data center equipment (Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Switch‑gear, Transformers, Power Feeders, Chillers, Plumbing, Fire Detection/Suppression, Air Handling Units, Computer Room Air Handling/Conditioning Units, UPS, CRAH, CRAC).

Additional knowledge of other languages will be appreciated.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, related field or equivalent trade certification.

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Milan, ITA - 57,900.00 EUR Annually

Amazon Data Services Italy S.R.L.

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