Pre-Construction Manager
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Description
Amazon opened its doors in 1995 and strives to be the world’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online.
The successful candidate will be a key part of the engineering team and will be responsible for project managing new building planning, design and pre-construction. This will include the extension of existing facilities and any new sites. The Pre-Construction Manager will play an integral role in the development and implementation of the North American facility network infrastructure. This role will analyze and evaluate different facility scenarios and build-out designs. In addition, this candidate has to support the standardization of the technical and facility related processes and systems.
This opportunity combines construction engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract management. It requires a person who can show proven ability in the planning and design, and project management / control of new and the enhancement of existing facility buildings.
Key job responsibilities
Obtain and document all specifics regarding projects from site selection and transaction management. Research and compile all available information for site. Provide coordination of all engineering and architectural specifications for each building type – including but not limited to internal composite coordination, site-specific information including site surveys, existing drawings and site visits, transportation and traffic control, internal build requirement sheet (BRS) requirements, and specific line of business (LOB) requirements/standards. Coordinate initial architectural design and permit submittals as required. Develop and provide supporting documents for lease execution – for example, site plans, work letters, schedules, phasing plans, etc. Develop initial construction schedules and sequences for phasing of construction if necessary. Creation of construction estimates for capital requests, and other planning efforts. Manage due diligence, utility and other coordination efforts prior to construction hand-off. Provide complete and accurate documentation for construction handoff including but not limited to contacts, drawings, permit status, lease language & exhibits, capital request breakdown, any land load (LL) contributions or reimbursements, and any other work product that has been completed by Pre-Construction. Maintain repository for all pre-construction work product by site. Ability to travel throughout North America approximately 60% of the time.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Maternity and Parental Leave Options Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Austin, TX, USA | Bellevue, WA, USA | Chicago, IL, USA | Houston, TX, USA | Nashville, TN, USA
Basic Qualifications
7+ years of project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Engineering, Business or Construction Management Ability to effectively communicate Amazon requirements to various audiences (e.g. senior management, peers, public officials, vendors, etc.) Experience negotiating construction, procurement and labor contracts Experience leading and managing a team, including, coaching and disciplinary actions, as needed
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $72,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Company - Amazon.com Services LLC
Job ID: A2617755
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