Successful candidates have experience or backgrounds in the Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Architecture, or Engineering disciplines. This opportunity combines design, engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract management. Candidates will be expected to create and present documentation for senior executives from time to time while in role.
Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Lead the pre-construction process for projects.
- Research and compile all project specifics including but not limited to site survey, landlord work letter and permitting requirements in preparation for construction drawings.
- Evaluate site feasibility
- Lead the design for R2L Program projects to meet Amazon needs and operational requirements.
- Coordinate with design efforts with contractors, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure technical and operational expertise if factored into design
- Negotiate scope, price, and terms and conditions 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 an understanding of local permit processes.
- Partner with key operational experts across the company to lead, support, and influence new business initiatives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• BA or BS in Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.
• 5+ years in program or project management experience in related markets
• Experience with conducting financial business case analysis and translating information into useful formats
• Experience in negotiating commercial contracts (master agreements / work-orders)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong Design, Engineering, or Construction Management experience in the commercial, or industrial warehouse industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, think big and influence across all levels of an organization.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability in managing teams, project execution and delivery
• Experience in managing contracts, budgets, and project production
• Able to work with technical and non-technical business owners/partners to overcome obstacles and deliver results
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads
• Excellent communication skills, ability to simplify complex topics for broad audiences
• Able to travel up to 50%
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.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.