Description

　　Amazon opened its virtual 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.

　　The role will be based in Seattle WA and will include frequent travel to all North America locations.

　　Responsibilities include:

　　· 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 BRS requirements, and specific 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, uploaded to Procore. Including but not limited to contacts, drawings, permit status, lease language & exhibits, capital request breakdown, any 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 – in Procore. Ensure all documents are uploaded appropriately.

　　A day in the life

　　Each day you will represent GESS in ensuring the on time and in budget execution of Amazon construction projects, while strategically improving processes. Daily tasks may comprise of construction coordination management and design document development with various consultants on projected changes, project status, ensuring consultants are meeting contractual obligations, and utilizing the Amazon information systems to record and update scheduling, budget and other key developments. Each day you will be navigating through uncertainty, proactively unblocking project barriers and influencing the best project decisions. You will be negotiating terms of contracts with developers, contractors and consultants all the while driving to meet or exceed schedules and budgets of the approved scope. Daily tasks may be comprised of site management, coordinating with contractors on projected changes and project status, ensuring contractors are meeting their contractual obligations, seeking sustainable environmentally friendly solutions throughout the construction process while implementing Amazon’s building environmentally friendly practices, and utilizing the Amazon information systems to record and update scheduling, budget, and other key developments. You may be negotiating terms of contracts with contractors all the while driving contractors to meet or exceed agreed-to schedules and budgets. You will represent Amazon’s interests in weekly architect, owner and contractor (AOC) meetings providing input on root causes and corrective action. Additionally, you will participate in weekly meetings providing input on root causes and corrective action as may be require. You will lead multiple medium sized to large sized projects of varying sizes and functions. You will be tactical and strategic working independently, interacting with leadership to resolve issues. You will provide estimating support, interpret drawings, contribute to budgets and approve lease exhibits. Pre-construction management also includes site validation, design management and validation of checklists and construction documentation. For jurisdictional coordination you will understand zoning/planning, fire code and building code. You will lead large cross functional teams establishing confidence in the Amazon business and architecture/engineering community. You act as the primary escalation point for project team members; owning and tracking issues to ensure that they are addressed, documented, and resolved using influence to manage team members.

　　About the team

　　At Amazon, we are all owners and leverage unique opportunities presented to us by owning everything from the design review, permitting to construction bidding and consultant during construction execution prior to final hand-off to our internal stakeholder. We are a diverse, upbeat, creative, team of designers, engineers and managers working daily to develop innovative sustainable facilities and efficient innovative buildings for our customers. We focus on Delivering Results, our speed for Bias for Action and Insisting on the Highest Standards for our customers.

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Atlanta, GA, USA | Austin, TX, USA | Bellevue, WA, USA | Chicago, IL, USA | Houston, TX, USA | Irvine, CA, USA | Mountain View, CA, USA | Nashville, TN, USA | New York, NY, USA | Tempe, AZ, USA

　　Basic Qualifications

　　7+ years of employee and performance management experience

　　5+ years of distribution or manufacturing field with equivalent mechanical or electrical field experience

　　7+ years of facilities management, office management, corporate administrative services, or hospitality management experience

　　Bachelor's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience in design review process to incorporate electrical, mechanical, automation controls solutions to drive equipment reliability and standards

　　Experience in automated conveyors systems and controls, electrical and electronic principles, blueprint and electrical schematic reading, CMMS programs, preventive maintenance procedures, industrial electrical, industrial controls , industrial electronics

　　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 $98,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $183,500/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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.