Senior Pre-Construction Manager, Pre-Construction Project Team

Amazon; Scotland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Pre-Construction Manager to manage logistics projects across EMEA. The role involves overseeing project execution, managing budgets, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and experience in project management. This position offers opportunities for travel and collaboration across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects from design to operation.
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, cross-functional industrial projects.
• Control project scope, drive decisions, and identify blockers.
• Negotiate with contractors, vendors, and suppliers.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Negotiation

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Bachelor’s in engineering

Tools

BIM

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Description

• Kindly upload your CV in English.
• Are you interested in being part of a team responsible for developing, designing, and constructing logistics projects with the latest technology across EMEA countries? Do you seek a fast-paced and growing environment to gain invaluable experience, innovate for customers, and learn from experienced professionals?
• As a Senior Preconstruction Manager, you will be part of the Design and Construction team within AMZ Global Engineering services, focusing on shaping the future of the Construction Industry through innovative, standardized, and scalable solutions, prioritizing safety, people, and sustainability.
• This role offers opportunities to travel and work across multiple countries and cultures, primarily based in the UK with 50% travel within EMEA.

Key job responsibilities

1. Manage complex, cross-functional industrial projects from site selection to design completion, permitting, and contract execution, coordinating with design teams and stakeholders.
2. Control project scope, drive decisions, identify blockers, and escalate issues as needed.
3. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, assess risks, and influence outcomes.
4. Oversee professional service providers to ensure skills meet project needs.
5. Perform pricing reviews, negotiate costs, and manage budgets.
6. Estimate costs, manage due diligence, schedule tracking, and forecasting to ensure successful project handovers.
7. Supervise the implementation of Amazon’s safety programs and standards.
8. Maintain high standards and drive accountability.
9. Negotiate with contractors, vendors, and suppliers.

A day in the life

You will ensure on-time and within-budget project execution, improve processes, and lead and mentor teams. You will communicate across departments, evaluate project feasibility, and manage risks and issues, acting as the primary escalation point.

Your tasks include site validation, due diligence, design management, contract negotiations, stakeholder management, and jurisdictional coordination. Strong communication skills are essential.

About The Team

Our diverse, creative team of designers, engineers, and project managers is results-oriented, empowered, and values work/life balance.

D&C GESS Values

• Safety First: Prioritize safety and innovation.
• People Obsession: Promote diversity, teamwork, and fun.
• Challenge the Norm: Innovate and improve safety and sustainability.
• Make an Impact: Focus on quality, innovation, and big thinking.
• Trust: Build trust through realistic commitments.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with relevant experience.
• Experience managing projects from design to operation, including contract negotiations.
• Experience in logistics or similar complex facilities is preferred.
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in engineering, operations, supply chain, or related STEM field.
• Experience across multiple construction disciplines.
• Knowledge of BIM and experience with Amazon FC launches.
• Languages such as German, French, Polish, Arabic, Turkish, Afrikaans, Zulu are preferred.
• Willingness to travel within Europe and EMEA.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. For accommodations during the application process, visit the provided link.

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