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Amazon

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Berlin

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's in Architecture/Engineering, fluency in German and English, construction management experience, flexibility to travel, and a Master's is preferred. Additional languages are a plus.
  • You will oversee construction projects, develop designs, audit facilities, manage contracts, coordinate teams, ensure quality, and coach staff to meet performance targets.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering
  • Fluency in German and English
  • Experience managing construction sites in preconstruction or construction phase
  • Experience in project management, real estate development, architecture/design
  • Flexibility to travel up to 40% across projects in Europe
  • Master's degree
  • French, Polish, Arabic, Turkish, Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for overseeing construction engineering, planning, and design for Amazon Fulfillment (Distribution) Centers and other expansion projects
  • Responsible for project support on fulfillment network buildings and additional capacity requirements within existing European Fulfillment Centers
  • Undertake construction engineering design and remodel projects
  • Prepare reports, specifications, technical analysis to fully define the design requirements, equipment and services required
  • Survey facilities, develop and document a 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 with vendors 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
  • Coach and guide all project teams (sub-contractors, maintenance engineers and commissioning engineers) throughout the full project life cycle
  • 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 competences of contract labor are appropriate to need, and they are fit to undertake the work on which they will be deployed
  • Inform contractors of projected changes in resource or work demand so that they can take appropriate action
  • Establish and operate the information systems necessary for effective scheduling and recording of contract work
  • Support contractors’ work and help them to achieve higher performance levels
  • Coach other team new members on best practices

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Construction Manager role?

The Construction Manager will oversee construction engineering, planning, and design for Amazon Fulfillment Centers and expansion projects, manage project support on fulfillment network buildings, undertake construction engineering design and remodel projects, prepare technical reports, negotiate contracts, and ensure site management and coordination throughout the project life cycle.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering is required, along with fluency in German and English, experience managing construction sites, and experience in project management, real estate development, architecture/design.

Is travel required for this job?

Yes, the role requires flexibility to travel up to 40% across projects in Europe.

Are there preferred qualifications for this role?

Yes, a Master's degree is preferred, along with knowledge of additional languages such as French, Polish, Arabic, Turkish, Afrikaans, and Zulu.

What is the work environment like for this position?

The role is based in Germany but requires traveling and working in multiple countries and cultures within Europe, contributing to a dynamic work environment.

Does Amazon have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Amazon believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to their success and values the passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build within an inclusive culture.

What support does Amazon provide for applicants with disabilities?

Amazon is committed to providing workplace accommodations during the application and hiring process. Candidates requiring support can visit the Amazon accommodations page for more information.

Can I expect to work with contractors in this role?

Yes, the Construction Manager will coach and guide project teams, including subcontractors, ensuring they deliver work that meets quality targets and addressing under-performance issues.

How does Amazon ensure the effectiveness of contracted resources?

The Construction Manager will audit contractors to verify their skills and competencies, inform them of projected changes in resource demand, and support them in achieving higher performance levels.

What is the job ID for this position?

The job ID for this position is A2690609.

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Amazon

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1994
Founded Year

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