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 aggregates programmes spanning Civil, Structural, Architectural, Systems (CSAS), Mechanical Systems (MS), and Electrical Systems (ES)
This role sits within the global Off-Site Assembly program and partners closely with Preconstruction, Procurement, Design, and Operations to:
• Reduce onsite labour requirements
• Improve safety and quality through industrialised fabrication
• Introduce schedule resilience
• Mitigate skilled labour shortages across European markets
Working Conditions
• Based in Zaragoza, Spain,this is 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
1. Strategy & Mechanism Ownership
• Own EMEA contribution to the global off-site assembly portfolio, including tracking 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
2. Cross-Functional Leadership
• Partner with Preconstruction, 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
3. 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
4. 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
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
This role sits within the global Off-Site Assembly program and partners closely with Preconstruction, Procurement, Design, and Operations to:
• Reduce onsite labour requirements
• Improve safety and quality through industrialised fabrication
• Introduce schedule resilience
• Mitigate skilled labour shortages across European markets
Working Conditions
• Based in Zaragoza, Spain,this is 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
1. Strategy & Mechanism Ownership
• Own EMEA contribution to the global off-site assembly portfolio, including tracking 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
2. Cross-Functional Leadership
• Partner with Preconstruction, 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
3. 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
4. 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
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Strong knowledge of CSA, Mechanical, and Electrical systems
- 10+ years managing mission-critical projects
- 5+ years in off-site construction or modularization 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
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Strong knowledge of CSA, Mechanical, and Electrical systems
- 10+ years managing mission-critical projects
- 5+ years in off-site construction or modularization 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
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
- 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
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
