Pre-Construction Lead Design, Feasibility and Contracts

Amazon Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to support programming and coordination of sustainable building designs for customer fulfillment and logistics facilities. The role involves working with project stakeholders across teams to define, create, implement, and manage projects through their lifecycle from due diligence to permitting and execution.

The candidate should have a background in Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Architecture, or Engineering, with experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Experience in project management from design through operation.
• Experience with financial business case analysis and translating information into useful formats.
• Experience in construction contracts management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-construction process for projects.
• Compile site specifics including site survey, landlord work letter and permitting requirements for construction drawings.
• Evaluate site feasibility.
• Lead the design for Program projects to meet Amazon needs and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with design efforts with contractors, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure technical and operational considerations are factored into design.
• Negotiate scope, price, and terms for design work, real estate agreements and construction scope.
• Lead and review design with regard to quality, schedule, and costs.
• Review and approve generated contract documents on behalf of Amazon.
• Responsible for approval of developer/landlord building envelope delivery.
• Develop understanding of local permit processes.
• Partner with key operational experts to lead and influence new business initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Financial analysis

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to support programming and coordination of sustainable building designs for customer fulfillment and logistics facilities. The role involves working with project stakeholders across teams to define, create, implement, and manage projects through their lifecycle from due diligence to permitting and execution.

The candidate should have a background in Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Architecture, or Engineering, with experience in