Construction Manager, Construction Team
Amazon
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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 successful candidate for this position will be a key part of the Engineering Team and will be responsible for project and construction management of industrial development including new builds, retrofits, expansion, and program initiatives from site selection through contract execution. Construction Managers are responsible for construction of new Fulfillment Centers (FCs), Sortation Centers(SCs), Delivery Stations ( DSs), Quick Commerce stores (QC), and auxiliary buildings that support those facilities as well as renovations & tenant improvements at existing buildings.
Construction Managers will also handle the implementation of the facility network infrastructure; including The construction projects include new builds, retrofits, and expansions. Construction Managers are required to perform detailed deep dive reviews of job budgets and programs to identify and resolve any discrepancies, including information in contractor bid packages. Construction Managers will partner with internal customers and external stakeholders such as consultants and contractors to earn their trust and engage as a team to deliver the project in the most efficient manner. The Construction Manager will serve as Amazon's representative and direct point of interface with Developers and General Contractors, as well as the primary integrator between construction and other Amazon stakeholders responsible for equipping, furnishing, and operating our FCs. This opportunity combines construction engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract management.
Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures?
The role will be based in Cape Town, ZA with 40-60% of time traveling either domestically or to other AMET countries.
Key job responsibilities
A day in the life
Each day you will represent Amazon GES in ensuring the successful delivery of Amazon construction projects, while strategically improving its processes, H&S, and sustainability performance. You will be leading and mentoring large cross-functional teams as an expert resource to complete construction projects. You will be the Subject Matter Expert in your engineering field providing clear guidance in regards to technical solutions, their cost impact and risk imposed on the project's safety and delivery.
Daily tasks may comprise of site validation, due diligence, risk analysis, design management, contract and cost negotiations, stakeholder management.
Great communication skills to front line and executive level managers will be a must.
About The Team We are a diverse, upbeat, creative and passionate, team of designers, engineers, project and construction managers. We are owners of our scope and results oriented. We are empowered to adapt our timeline to our personal needs if needed for a better work/life balance.
D&C GES Values
Participation during a previous new FC Launch at Amazon in any role would be desired
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.
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.
Company
Job ID: A10390780
Headquarters
Cape Town, Western Cape
Open jobs
5663
Website
amazon.jobs