Construction Manager, Design and Construction

Amazon; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Construction Manager to oversee project management for new Amazon Delivery Stations across EMEA. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Architecture, with experience in construction site management and project oversight. This role requires fluency in German and English, offering opportunities to travel internationally while contributing to Amazon's growth.

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction sites in pre-construction or construction phases.
• Fluent in German and English, with additional languages advantageous.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction project planning, execution, and compliance.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost estimation.
• Lead internal project teams and prepare regular reports.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Execution

Planning

Cost Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or civil engineering

Job description

* Kindly upload your CV in English *

Amazon opened its virtual doors in 1995 and aims to be the most customer-centric company in the world, where customers can find and discover anything they want to buy online.

The successful candidate will be an important part of the operations team (Design & Construction) and responsible for construction project management of new Amazon Delivery Stations (distribution centers) in planning, work preparation, and construction execution (existing + new builds). The Construction Manager will play a key role in developing and implementing the EU distribution center infrastructure. This role involves analyzing and evaluating various planning and execution options that directly impact the efficiency of package processing at our Delivery Stations. Additionally, the candidate must support the standardization of technical and system-related processes and systems.

The position combines civil engineering, construction law, planning, time management, cost management, project management, facilities management, and contract management. Proven skills and experience in planning, construction execution, as well as project management/control, are necessary.

Would you like the opportunity to travel and work in various countries and cultures? The position is based in Germany, with 40% of the time spent either domestically or in other EMEA countries.

Key job responsibilities

1. Take primary responsibility for the development of new and existing properties
2. Coordinate the project team for construction (internal and external)
3. Supervise construction, planning, and design for Amazon Delivery Stations and expansion projects
4. Conduct feasibility studies, prepare technical reports, planning options
5. Perform due diligence analyses and cost estimation for new properties/expansions
6. Ensure efficient contracts, contract compliance, negotiations
7. Monitor work processes and timelines to meet targets (safety, deadlines, costs, quality)
8. Be the point of contact for the internal project teams throughout the property lifecycle
9. Train new team members in best practices
10. Prepare regular reports for internal management (deadlines, costs, risks, quality)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or civil engineering
• Fluent in German and English
• Experience managing construction sites in the pre-construction or construction phase
• Experience in project management, real estate development, architecture/planning

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Languages such as French, Polish, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, Afrikaans, and Zulu are considered advantageous.

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice to learn more about how we collect, use, and transfer personal data.

m/w/d

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, please visit the provided link for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.