Offers “Amazon”

Expires soon Amazon

Construction Manager

  • Luxembourg City (Luxembourg)
  • Works / Construction sites

Job description

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 candidate will be a key part of the European (EU) Engineering & Real Estate team and will be responsible for managing construction of multiple new Fulfillment Centers (FCs), including planning, design and construction. This role will be focused on the extension of the existing FC network and new sites. The Construction Manager will assist in the development and implementation of the EU facility network infrastructure. This role will analyze and evaluate different facility scenarios and build-out designs. In addition, this role will play an active part in executing and standardizing construction and facility related processes. This opportunity combines construction engineering, planning, project management, facilities management and contract management for new and existing buildings.

Responsibilities:

· To be the key Amazon representative responsible for advocating for Amazon's interests throughout the full build cycle
· Own the delivery of new and remodeled FCs on time, on spec, within budget and always safe
· Responsible for executing construction management of a portfolio of new and existing FCs simultaneously
· Responsible for project support on new fulfillment network buildings and additional capacity requirements within existing EU FCs
· Direct and review civil engineering and architectural design performed by outside consultants with focus on optimal suitability, constructability and economics
· Prepare reports, specifications and technical analysis to fully define the design requirements, equipment and services required
· 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 quotations to subcontractors
· Coach and guide all project teams (sub-contractors, maintenance engineers and commissioning engineers) throughout the full project lifecycle, as warranted
· Coordinate with Amazon FC facility start-up teams on scheduling, budgets and phased turnover of buildings to insure installation of material handling equipment is accommodated without conflict or delay per Amazon procedures; work with and support operations leading up to FC go-live date
· Ensure that contracted resources deliver work to meet duration and quality targets, addressing 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
· Support contractors work and help them to achieve higher performance levels

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· A completed Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or architecture from an accredited university OR 2+ years Amazon experience
· 10+ years of experience as an engineer and/or construction manager
· Experience as a facilities manager or similar
· Experience managing communications with diverse stakeholders Project management experience from design phase through implementation
· Experience negotiating construction and labor contracts
· Budget management experience on large, complex projects
· Experience leading and managing multiple teams of consultants and contractors
· Experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously
· Willingness and ability to travel to assigned construction sites, up to 50% of the time

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