Description
As a member of the Robotics Real Estate & Facilities team, this position will be responsible for overseeing Design & Construction projects for Amazon's Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics organization. This role combines team leadership with deep design, project management, and construction management expertise, while maintaining a customer centric approach. We seek a Design and Construction Manager who demonstrates proven success in a fast-growing real estate organization delivering large scale corporate office and lab projects on time and on budget.
The successful candidate must operate as a true partner to local business leaders, Finance, HR, IT, and other functional areas, as well as business partners within the Robotics EHS and Facilities teams. They must be comfortable operating on both the strategic and tactical levels, simultaneously acting as an internal ambassador, educator, analyst, solutions architect, and implementer. Having passion and in-depth knowledge of Design & Construction, with a financial focus, is critical. This individual also has technical knowledge and understanding, strong writing capabilities, and experience developing, implementing and managing a number of scalable programs.
The optimal candidate is an experienced and professional who will excel within an entrepreneurial culture - providing vision, leadership, and communication - but not afraid to dive into details. The candidate should also understand the nuances of being an approachable but smart client or buyer - fostering transparent external relationships, and balancing frugality with creativity.
Key job responsibilities
Accountable for overall project delivery and coordination with project stakeholders.
Meet with a variety of leaders and stakeholders to learn about their business and deep dive to help teams define project parameters, and take accountability for quality, cost, and timely delivery.
Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle, including cross-collaboration between project managers, architects, consultants, contractors/ subcontractors, IT/AV, strategic planning and facilities managers. Ensure decisions are made at the appropriate level and Amazon's priorities are the driving factor.
Develop project mechanisms to gather complex and nuanced project requirements and to help drive successful site selection for new sites.
Ensure appropriate resources are allocated to complete the projects in accordance with the strategy.
Oversee the total portfolio of projects within your team to ensure timely completion, efficient use of resources and successful handover of space to end users.
Guidance of design, including but not limited to specialty equipment and infrastructure needs, space-plans, finishes, etc.
Guidance of construction, including selection of contractors, contract negotiations, approvals of budgets, change orders, procurement and contracting methods, schedule, and subcontractors.
A day in the 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
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, or 4+ years of Amazon experience
8+ years professional non-internship experience required primarily demonstrating success in one or more of the following areas: architecture, construction, project management, real estate development.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in construction management, business administration, engineering, architecture, interior design, or a similar discipline; OR alternative to a degree, an additional 10 years of relevant professional experience.
Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Comfort and ability to interface with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to ensure regulatory compliance.
Ability to review and interpret technical reports, including noise, traffic, environmental, and fire-life-safety assessments.
Proven experience identifying and resolving project coordination issues, design gaps, and schedule conflicts in partnership with cross-functional project execution teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to synthesize complex ideas into well-constructed project plans.
Keen understanding of sourcing/procurement, building systems and maintenance, vendor management and customer service.
Comfortable with legal terms and structures for standard commercial contracts and leases.
Understanding of and ability to read and prepare budgets.
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .
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