Construction Manager, GREF – Construction Management
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- The Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) team provides real estate transaction expertise, business partnering, space & occupancy planning, design and construction, capital investment program management and facility maintenance and operations for Amazon’s corporate real estate portfolio across multiple countries.
- We partner with suppliers to ensure quality, innovation and operational excellence with Amazon’s business and utilize customer driven feedback to continuously improve and exceed employee expectations.
- GREF’s Construction team is looking for a Construction Manager to drive construction services on projects, including tenant improvements, new builds, expansions, and renovations of Amazon corporate facilities.
- Responsible for delivery of projects from outset of design through operational turnover, this individual must be comfortable operating on both strategic and tactical levels, simultaneously acting as an internal ambassador, educator, analyst, solutions architect, and implementer.
- This role collaborates with leadership and other stakeholders to set a budget and schedule, then drive project objectives, scope, space allocation, cost, prioritization and sequencing of requests all within the set parameters.
- All of this is accomplished by building strong project teams that thrive and excel through collaboration.
- Manage contractor performance to ensure timely completion, compliance with cost requirements, organizational standards and other requirements and regulations.
- The role requires traveling to construction sites in Africa, Middle East, Türkiye, Greece, Israel, Malta, and Cyprus.
- This position is office-based; however, Amazon encourages open communication about unique needs for flexible arrangements.
- Key job responsibilities
- Represent GREF to internal customers for the delivery of their space.
- Work closely with and influence internal and external stakeholders including architects, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure decisions are made at the appropriate level and Amazon’s priorities are always the driving factor.
- Provide management of design and construction projects, which may include the following:
- Develop and implement project strategies and ensure appropriate resources are allocated to complete the project in accordance with the strategy. Develop and maintain project timelines.
- Lead project meetings and progress reviews.
- Provide feedback to design guidelines, including minimum specifications, basis of design for various building systems, etc.
- Guidance of construction, including selection of contractors, contract negotiations, approvals of budgets, change orders, procurement and contracting methods, schedule, and subcontractors.
- Evaluations, approvals, or rejections of changes - Monitor project budgets, track costs and prepare forecasts and accruals, manage change orders and contract modifications, review and approve payments.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, ensure compliance with contracts and regulations, monitor safety standards and requirements, address and resolve project issues.
- Hold Landlords accountable to lease terms such as premises delivery timing and condition.
- Ensure tenant improvement allowances are collected timely.
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- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's project management representative or in other Commercial Development and Construction related disciplines
- Highly competent with productivity software, including Microsoft Office, MS Project, Dropbox and Sharepoint.
- Ability to travel to construction sites across GEO4 including Africa, Greece, Israel, Malta, and Cyprus.
- Ability to travel to construction sites across GEO5 including Middle East and Türkiye.
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- Experience in project management in construction and contracts management
- Experience leading and managing a team (external or internal as required)
- 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.
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