Pre-Construction Manager, NACF Design and Construction

Amazon; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 69,700 - 155,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Maternity and Parental Leave Options

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to oversee design and management of construction projects across the US. This role involves managing multiple projects, ensuring contracts are fit for purpose, and collaborating with internal and external teams. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have substantial experience in construction management. The position requires regional travel and may involve relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within construction environments.
• Strong skills in contract negotiation and management.
• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects across North America.
• Work with internal teams to develop project scopes and budgets.
• Audit and ensure compliance of contractors and projects.

Skills

Project management

Construction engineering

Contract management

Technical communication

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Come build for Amazon! Amazon opened its remote doors in 1995 and strives to be the world’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online. That customer experience is built on a foundation of innovative and highly technical Fulfillment Centers around the globe. This construction role will build and improve the physical infrastructure of Amazon's online fulfillment business.

The North American Construction team is looking for an experienced Pre - Construction Manager who will be responsible for design and pre-construction of Amazon hubs in entire US as well as renovations & tenant improvements at existing Fulfillment Centers. The Pre-Construction Manager will serve as Amazon's representative and direct point of interface with design and engineering teams, General Contractors, as well as the primary integrator between construction and other Amazon stakeholders responsible for equipping, furnishing, and operating Fulfillment Centers.

This opportunity combines construction engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract management.

This role requires 60% regional travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Note: The original description includes multiple repetitions and boilerplate language. The essential content has been preserved and consolidated into the sections below.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for project management on new construction and additional capacity improvements within existing North America Fulfillment Centers, Delivery Stations, or Sort Centers
• Support construction scope review and development with internal technical teams and operational customers to facilitate engineering and design efforts on new and remodel projects
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, from relatively small renovations to large-sized ($100M+) new facilities
• Work independently in the assigned regional area with minimal direction from leadership
• Prepare reports, specifications, technical analysis to fully define the design requirements, equipment and services required on capacity expansion and remodel projects
• Provide technical direction concerning engineering design / AutoCAD, building design, layouts, build details, schedules and materials in accordance with NACF design parameters
• Survey facilities, develop and document procedures to audit the facility, provide evaluations and analysis, and recommend solutions to facility infrastructure, safety and security problems involving facilities and people
• Negotiate contracts and contract changes with developers and General 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
• Assess project performance through Key Performance Indicators for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability
• 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 competencies of contract labor are appropriate to need and they are fit to undertake the work on which they will be deployed
• Inform developers and contractors of projected changes in resource or work demand so that they can take appropriate action
• Identify and resolve clashes, design misses, and schedule conflicts with other Amazon execution teams
• Establish and operate the information systems necessary for effective scheduling and recording of contract work
• Review of designs and ongoing construction for conformance to current building specifications
• 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
• Receipt, review, and analysis of all proposed cost and time change requests as presented by external project teams
• Review and guide internally requested changes for validity, impact, and ensure timely and cost sensitive incorporation once approved
• Lead or assist in negotiations with appropriate regulatory bodies and AHJ entities as required
• Positive, clear, concise, and transparent cross-team communication for all aspects of project delivery
• Be available during core working hours

Benefits and work-life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's project management representative or in other Commercial Development and Construction related disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Demonstrated skill in written & oral communication to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Specific experience in construction or renovation of commercial warehouse facilities or fulfillment centers

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $69,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $155,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Company - Amazon.com Services LLC
Job ID: A3128966