Amazon Sr Pre-Construction Manager EMEA 

United Kingdom, England, London 

215624271

Key job responsibilities
You will review and provide input into global standards and HV infrastructure designs.
-You will independently support, overview and manage complex, cross-functional HV 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, construction 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.A day in the lifeYou’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Diverse Experiences
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- 5+ years in construction site management.
- 7+ years of experience in conducting negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy.
- 7+ years of experience in mission critical facilities and HV infrastructure projects (design, pre-construction, scheduling, construction and commissioning), or equivalent.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, related field or equivalent trade certification.
- Knowledge of best practice industry safety, quality standards and local safety regulations with experience performing the role of a client within those regulations.

- Professional certification, such as CCM, PMP, AC or CPC.
- 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).
- Knowledge of civil, electric and mechanical engineering principles.
- Additional knowledge of other languages will be appreciated
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, related field or equivalent trade certification.