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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 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 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 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 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. 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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 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. 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