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 operations team and will be responsible for project managing new Amazon Fulfillment Centers planning, design and construction.
This will include the extension of existing facilities and any new sites. The Construction Manager will play an integral role in the development and implementation of the EU 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
Overseeing construction engineering, planning, and design for Amazon Fulfillment Centers and other new or expansion projects
Project support on new fulfillment network buildings and additional capacity requirements within existing European Fulfillment Centers
Construction engineering design on new and remodel projects
Preparation of reports, specifications, technical analysis to fully define the design requirements, equipment and services required
Survey facilities, develop and document a procedures to audit the facility, provide evaluations and analysis, and recommend solutions to facility infrastructure, safety and security problems involving facilities and people
Negotiation of contracts with vendors and present formal documentation for approval when required
Ensuring that contracts are fit for purpose, cost effective and incorporate appropriate Service Level Agreements
Overall site management, coordination, planning, specification of business proposals and coordination of subcontractors
Team with others on due diligence evaluation of new opportunities
Coach and guide all project teams (sub-contractors, maintenance engineers and commissioning engineers) throughout the full project life cycle
Ensure that contracted resources deliver work to meet duration and quality targets, addressing and ensuring the correction of under-performance issues
Audit contractors to check that the skills and competences of contract labor are appropriate to need, and they are fit to undertake the work on which they will be deployed
Inform contractors of projected changes in resource or work demand so that they can take appropriate action
Establish and operate the information systems necessary for effective scheduling and recording of contract work
Support contractors’ work and help them to achieve higher performance levels.
Share on best practices with team members.
A day in the life
Overseeing construction engineering, planning, and design for Amazon Fulfillment Centers and other new or expansion projects
Project support on new fulfillment network buildings and additional capacity requirements within existing European Fulfillment Centers
Construction engineering design on new and remodel projects
Preparation of reports, specifications, technical analysis to fully define the design requirements, equipment and services required
Survey facilities, develop and document a procedures to audit the facility, provide evaluations and analysis, and recommend solutions to facility infrastructure, safety and security problems involving facilities and people
Negotiation of contracts with vendors and present formal documentation for approval when required
Ensuring that contracts are fit for purpose, cost effective and incorporate appropriate Service Level Agreements
Overall site management, coordination, planning, specification of business proposals and coordination of subcontractors
Team with others on due diligence evaluation of new opportunities
Coach and guide all project teams (sub-contractors, maintenance engineers and commissioning engineers) throughout the full project life cycle
Ensure that contracted resources deliver work to meet duration and quality targets, addressing and ensuring the correction of under-performance issues
Audit contractors to check that the skills and competences of contract labor are appropriate to need, and they are fit to undertake the work on which they will be deployed
Inform contractors of projected changes in resource or work demand so that they can take appropriate action
Establish and operate the information systems necessary for effective scheduling and recording of contract work
Support contractors’ work and help them to achieve higher performance levels.
Share on best practices with team members.
B.Sc of Civil or Engineering or Architecture, or Country equivalent
Project management, construction or engineering background - gained via internships or relevant professional experience
Construction market experience/knowledge in one or more EU countries
Ability to Learn and Be Curious, motivation, willingness to grow and develop within the team
Fluency in English, both written and spoken
MRICS / RIBA qualified, or Country equivalent
Chartered Engineer or Country equivalent
Experience of Six Sigma and Lean analytical techniques is a plus
Project Management experience from design phase through implementation and operation is an asset
Experience negotiating construction, procurement and labor contracts in EU is a plus
Other languages such as French, Polish, German, Arabic are considered preferred qualification
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