- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management or comparable field - Experience as an Engineer, Senior Construction Manager, and other construction related disciplines. including project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience - Experience operating within at least two disciplines within the construction industry, which could consist of General Contracting, Owner’s Representation, Commercial Development, or Engineering and Design, or similar. - Project management experience from due diligence and design phase through implementation and operation - Experience negotiating construction, procurement and labor contracts - Experience working in an ambiguous environment and delivering results - Master’s in Engineering or Construction Management - Ability to effectively communicate Amazon requirements to various audiences (e.g. senior management, peers, public officials, vendors, etc.) - Spanish, French, Polish, Arabic, Portuguese, Turkish, Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit <a href="https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations">https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations</a> for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Global Engineering Services, Emerging Countries, Construction team supporting Brazil, APAC and LATAM is looking for an experienced Construction Manager that will be a key part of the Brazilian Operations team. This includes responsibility for project managing new Fulfillment Center’s planning, design and construction and the extension of existing facilities and any new sites. The Construction Manager will play an integral role in the development and implementation of the Brazilian and APAC/LATAM facility network infrastructure with worldwide opportunities to engage in the Amazon network. 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 include upwards of 40% travel to all Brazilian and EC locations. Key job responsibilities - Overseeing construction engineering, planning, and design for FCs and other new or expansion projects - Responsible for project support on new fulfillment network buildings and additional capacity requirements - Lead construction scope review and development with internal operational customers, and facilitate engineering and design efforts on new and remodel projects - Prepare reports, specifications, technical analysis to fully define the design requirements, equipment and services required on capacity expansion and remodel projects - Oversee and facilitate execution of ground up shell, TI, and engineering deployment for new facilities within the network - Provide technical direction concerning engineering design / AutoCAD, building design, layouts, build details, schedules and materials in accordance Amazon Specifications - Negotiate contracts with General Contractors and trade contractors and present formal documentation for approval when required - Ensure that contracts are fit for purpose, cost effective and incorporate appropriate Service Level Agreements - Provide overall site management, coordination, planning, specification of business proposals and coordination of subcontractors - Facilitate and team with others on due diligence evaluation of new opportunities - Partner with teams tasked with transition of base building management and oversight of all turnover documentation - Coach and guide all project teams (developers, design engineers, general contractors, sub-contractors, internal stakeholders) throughout the full project lifecycle - 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 - Support contractors’ work and help them to achieve higher performance level - Oversee multiple projects in various locations simultaneously - Provide critical review of current design standards to identify value engineering and design enhancement opportunities to be considered by internal engineering and schematic design partners - Comprehensive budget tracking, forecasting, and management of assigned expansion, remodel, and new build projects - Review and guide internally requested changes for validity, impact, and ensure timely and cost sensitive incorporation once approved - Positive, clear, concise, and transparent cross team communication for all aspects of project delivery A day in the life A day in the life of a Construction Manager is prioritizing internal Amazon Stakeholders and project requirements whilst ensuring Amazon specifications are being met. Traveling between projects, ensuring General Contractors queries are being answered, liaising between Consultants, Authorities, and world-wide Amazon teams to ensure the projects meet our customers needs. A fast pace environment, Amazon moves quick and a Construction Manager ensures that this speed transfers into the project needs and communicates risks and mitigations effectively. About the team This role will have cross functional collaboration with the EU, NA, Australia and Mexico. The team themselves are worldwide, offering a wealth of knowledge and experience gained across thousands of projects of enormous scale. Building this network for our customers to improve the customer experience and logistic network.

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Senior Construction Manager, Global Engineering Services, Emerging Countries, Construction

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