Pre-Construction Manager

La 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 Pre-Construction Manager will be a key part of the Global Engineering Services team and will be responsible for project managing new build-to-suit industrial building projects in planning, design and pre-construction. In addition to build-to-suit projects, a candidate will also need to be well-versed in tenant improvement and renovation projects. 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 primarily the Australian, but also the broader APAC, facility network built assets. 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.
Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Obtain and document specifics regarding project sites from site selection and transaction managers.
- Provide coordination of all engineering and architectural specifications for each building type – including but not limited to internal composite coordination, existing as-built verification and site visits, traffic control, design parameters, and Amazon requirements/standards.
- Coordinate initial architectural design and permit submittals.
- Review, develop and provide supporting documents for lease execution, such as; site plans, work letters, schedules, phasing plans, GMP budget, etc.
- Understand zoning, planning department, fire code and building code interpretations.
- Manage the preliminary construction schedule and identify areas for acceleration.
- Develop initial construction sequencing for phasing and early access.
- Prepare construction cost estimates for business planning and capital approval requests.
- Manage due diligence for utility and other coordination efforts.
- Provide documentation for construction hand-off such as drawings, permit status, lease language & exhibits, schedules, budgets and additional work product completed by Preconstruction.
- Communicate effectively with Amazon managers and stakeholders.
- Lead special initiatives for the business aligned with Amazon’s long-term goals.
- Maintain repository for all Preconstruction work by site.
- Ability to travel throughout APAC approximately 40% of the time.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Virtual Location - AUS
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Completed Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or comparable field
- Strong design, construction management and/or facilities management experience
- Project Management experience from design phase through construction and operation
- Experience negotiating construction, procurement and labor contracts
- Ability to travel
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Master’s degree in AEC field, Project Management, Business or equivalent
- Experience leading and managing a team, including, coaching and disciplinary actions, as needed
- Ability to effectively communicate client requirements to various audiences (e.g. senior management, peers, public officials, vendors, etc.)
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
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, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.