Sr Pre-Construction Manager

Company: Amazon.com, Inc.
Location: Seattle
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Amazon opened its virtual 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.

The successful candidate will be a key part of the Global Specialty Fulfillment team and will be responsible for project managing new building planning, design and pre-construction. This will include the extension of existing facilities and any new sites. The Pre-Construction Manager will play an integral role in the development and implementation of the North American network infrastructure. This role will analyze and evaluate different facility scenarios and build-out designs. This opportunity combines design, engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract management. In addition, this candidate has to support the standardization of the technical and facility related processes and systems.

The role will be based in Seattle and upwards of 40% travel to all North America locations.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and lead the pre-construction process for projects
• Obtain and document all specifics regarding projects from site selection and transaction management. Research and compile all available information for site.
• Provide coordination of all engineering and architectural specifications for each building type - including but not limited to internal composite coordination, site-specific information including site surveys, existing drawings and site visits, transportation and traffic control, internal BRS requirements, and specific LOB requirements/standards.
• Coordinate initial architectural design and permit submittals, plus develop an understanding of local permit processes
• Negotiate scope, price, and terms and conditions for Design work
• Develop and provide supporting documents for lease execution - for example, site plans, work letters, schedules, phasing plans, etc.
• Develop initial construction schedules and sequences for phasing of construction if necessary.
• Creation of construction estimates for capital requests, and other planning efforts.
• Manage due diligence, utility and other coordination efforts prior to construction hand-off.
• Provide complete and accurate documentation for construction handoff. Including but not limited to contacts, drawings, permit status, lease language & exhibits, capital request breakdown, any LL contributions or reimbursements, and any other work product that has been completed by Pre-Construction.
• Maintain repository for all pre-construction work product by site
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or comparable field
• 7+ years of experience as an Engineer, Senior Construction Manager, and other construction related disciplines
• Experience operating within at least two disciplines within the construction industry, which could consist of General Contracting, Owner's Representation, Commercial Development, or Engineering and Design, or similar
• Project management experience from due diligence and design phase through implementation and operation
• Experience negotiating construction, procurement and labor contracts
• Master's degree in engineering or construction management
• 10+ years of experience as an Engineer, Senior Construction Manager, and other construction related disciplines

Ability to effectively communicate Amazon requirements to various audiences (e.g. senior management, peers, public officials, vendors, etc.)

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us

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