Amazon · 3 hours ago
Pre-Construction Manager, Global Engineering, Maintenance, & Sustainability (GEMS)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$53K/yr - $118K/yr
2+ years expAmazon is looking for a Pre-Construction Manager to oversee industrial development projects, managing everything from site selection to contract execution. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project scope, budget, and schedule are established while leading planning, design, and pre-construction activities.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
Independently manages complex, cross-functional industrial builds from site selection through design completion, permitting and contract execution
Work with internal/external stakeholders including real estate, design engineering, entitlements, construction, finance, launch/startup, architects, engineers, permitting agencies, developers and landlords to secure resources, scope infrastructure builds, set priorities, milestones, drive delivery to meet deadlines, and resolves issues
Represent project and technical information to many different audiences. Manage working relationships with stakeholders and vendors, and lead constructive dialogue to resolve and prevent project issues
Manage vendor procurement, and oversee professional service providers ensuring their skills and competencies meet the needs required of entitling property and projects
Perform pricing reviews for scope inclusions/exclusions and negotiate the cost of the work with the developer, general contractor and design consultants
Cost estimating, schedule tracking, and forecasting are fundamental components, including identifying and solving factors that may impede a successful permitted project hand-over to Amazon stakeholders
Supervise the implementation and management of Amazon’s safety programs and standards with the entire internal and external project team in the planning phases of a project
Focus on site selection, scope development, coordinating with design teams to develop site plans, composite floor plans in compliance with design standards and operational requirements
Keep the scope under control and accelerate progress by driving crisp and timely decisions, identifying and clearing blockers, and escalating appropriately
Schedule development & management, including design and permitting; selection of other vendors
Partner with the Transaction team and Developers to optimize schedule and strategy for entitlements and long lead-procurement
Prepare and present project status/risk reports, and provide clear and concise summaries for projects under your ownership to leadership and management teams
Operate independently in the assigned region, interacting with leadership and stakeholders to resolve issues
Comprehensive budget and schedule tracking and forecasting are fundamental responsibilities, as well as identifying and solving factors that may impede a successful project hand-over to Amazon stakeholders
Interfacing and coordinating with the authorities that have jurisdiction (AHJ) on the project to ensure regulatory compliance and smooth job execution
Find ways to adapt to constant change and innovation finding ways to Think Big, and provide adaptable solutions for an evolving business
Understand design and construction contracts, related exhibits, and provide detailed analysis and approvals of technical matters and site-specific deal structures and terms
Review additional reports such as noise and traffic reports and environmental studies
Travel up to 60% within assigned regions
Qualification
Required
A completed Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or comparable field
2+ years of experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's project management representative or other Commercial Development and Construction related disciplines
2+ years of project/program management
Project management experience from design phase through implementation and operation, negotiating construction, procurement and labor contracts
Preferred
Experience in construction or project management
Experience communicating results to senior leadership, or experience delivering results for large, cross-functional initiatives/projects
Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA
Experience working as a Quality Assurance Engineer, or experience communicating results to senior leadership
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$8.11BKey Investors
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2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
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CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
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VP & CTO
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