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    Senior Pre-Construction Manager, Pre-Construction Project team - London, United Kingdom - Amazon UK Services Ltd.

    amazon uk services ltd. background
    Full time
    Description
    Are you keen to be part of a team directly responsible for the development, design and construction of great logistic projects with the latest technology across EMEA countries? Are you seeking a fast-paced and growing environment to enjoy an invaluable experience in a fast-paced and international environment, focused on innovating for our customers, along with the opportunity to learn from highly experienced professionals of the area?


    As a Senior Preconstruction Manager you will be part of the Design and Construction team (D&C) within AMZ Global Engineering services (GESS), with the long-term vision of shaping the future of the Construction Industry.

    Within D&C we push the boundaries of possibility, driving innovative, standardize and scalable solutions to deliver high quality buildings and capacity to meet customer needs.

    We deliver, having safety, people and sustainability at the heart of what we do.

    Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures?

    The role will be based in the UK with 30% of time traveling either domestically or to other EMEA countries.

    Key job responsibilities


    • You will independently manage complex, cross-functional industrial projects from site selection through design completion, permitting and contract execution, coordinating with design teams and project stakeholders' informed to contribute to the performance of the team, building trust and respect in all working relationships.
    • You will keep the scope under control and accelerate progress by driving crisp and timely decisions, identifying and clearing blockers, and escalating appropriately.
    • You will work with internal/external and drive results through communicating, weighing risks, clearing blockers, making decisions, leading and influencing.
    • You will oversee professional service providers ensuring their skills and competencies meet the needs required of entitling property and projects.
    • You will perform pricing reviews for scope inclusions/exclusions and negotiate the cost of the work with the developer, general contractor and design consultants.
    • You will estimate cost, manage Due Diligences, schedule tracking, and forecasting are fundamental components, including identifying and solving factors that may impede a successful permitted project hand-over.
    • You will supervise the implementation and management of Amazon's safety programs and standards
    • You will insist on the highest standards from self and others and drive accountability for results.
    • You will negotiate with contractors, vendors and suppliers
    A day in the life

    Each day you will represent AMZ and D&C GESS in ensuring the on time and in budget execution of Amazon construction projects, while strategically improving its processes, costs, quality H&S, and sustainability performance.

    You will be leading and mentoring large cross-functional teams as an expert technical and project management resource to complete construction projects and skilfully motivate and focus people of all levels to deliver.

    You will drive significant communication across departments, to front line and executive level managers while serving as an authority on project issues.

    You will leverage your experience and tools to understand where gaps exist in project plans and propose solutions.
    You will be understanding and negotiating terms of contracts with developers, contractors and consultants representing Amazon's interests.

    Daily tasks may be comprised of site validation, due diligence and risk analysis, design management, contract/lease and cost negotiations, stakeholder and vendor management.

    For jurisdictional coordination you will get familiar with zoning/planning, fire code and building codes.

    You will act as the primary escalation point for the evaluation of the feasibility of potential future projects project team members; owning and tracking issues to ensure that they are addressed, documented, and resolved using influence to manage team members.

    Great communication skills to front line and executive level managers will be a must.

    About the team
    We are a diverse, upbeat, creative and passionate, team of designers, engineers, project and construction managers. We are owners of our scope and deliver results oriented. We are empowered to adapt our timeline to our personal needs if needed for a better work/life balance.
    D&C GESS Values
    SAFETY FIRST.

    We continuously seek improvement and innovation in Safety, raising the bar above industry norms and setting a new global standard.

    PEOPLE OBSESSION.

    We understand the value of listening, promote diversity, led by example and work together to achieve more, while remembering to have fun.

    CHALLENGE THE NORM.

    We challenge each other and the industry to try new methods of working, and make a SAFER and more SUSTAINABLE environment.

    We are human, and not afraid to learn from our mistakes, and keep going
    MAKE AN IMPACT. We leverage efficient time management to ensure capacity for HIGH QUALITY execution alongside INNOVATION and Thinking Big.
    TRUST. We build trust with our Customer, making ambitious but realistic commitments.

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

    London, GBR

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

    A completed Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or comparable field and solid demonstrable experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's project management representative or other Commercial Development and Construction related disciplines.

    Solid demonstrable project management experience from design phase through implementation and operation, negotiating construction, procurement and labour contracts.

    Experience within packaging processing/logistical facilities with complex equipment or comparable experience will be appreciated.

    Fluent in German and English

    Willingness to travel frequently through Europe, up to 30% of the time

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

    Experience operating within at least two disciplines in the construction industry, which could consist of General Contracting, Owner's Representation, Commercial Development, Engineering & Design, owners project management representative or similar.

    Demonstrated capability in the planning, design review & implementation, and project management /control of new structures & the enhancement of existing facility buildings.

    Experience managing multi-disciplinary design incorporating industrial automation, robotics, or similar.

    Strong influencing and negotiating skills

    Demonstrated success in communicating to various audiences (e.g. senior management, peers, public officials, vendors, etc.)

    Knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM).

    Participation during a previous new FC Launch at Amazon in any role would be desired

    French, Polish, Arabic are considered preferred qualification

    Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures? The role will be based anywhere in Europe with 30% of time traveling either domestically or to other EMEA countries.


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