Amazon Pre-Construction manager EMEA 

Germany, Berlin, Berlin 

36324190

If you have experience driving global pre-construction standards, bid documents, specifications and general requirements to describe all the elements of a construction project and working within a broad design and construction infrastructure environment, then this could be your role!
Key job responsibilities
-You will review and provide input into global standards and data center template designs.
-You will independently support, overview and manage complex, cross-functional Data Center projects from site selection, permitting and contract execution, and keep project stakeholders informed to contribute to the performance of the team, building trust and respect in all working relationships.
-You will keep the scope progress under control a by driving crisp and timely decisions, identifying and clearing blockers, and escalating appropriately.
-You will work with internal/external teams including real estate, design engineering, construction, finance, architects, engineers, permitting agencies, developers and landlords to secure resources, scope infrastructure builds, set priorities, milestones and drive results through clearing blockers, making decisions, leading and influencing.
-You will conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals participating in pricing reviews for scope inclusions/exclusions and negotiate the cost of the work with developers, general contractors and design consultants.
-You will evaluate Due Diligences, schedule tracking, and identify and solve factors that may impede a successful permitted project hand-over to Amazon stakeholders.
-You will insist on the highest standards from self and others and drive accountability for results, leading externals, and potentially, internals, including coaching and/or disciplinary actions, as needed
A day in the life
Each day you will represent AWS in ensuring the on time and in budget execution of Amazon projects, while strategically improving its processes, costs, quality H&S, and sustainability performance.
You will be leading and mentoring large cross-functional teams as an expert technical and project management resource to complete construction projects and skillfully motivate and focus people of all levels to deliver.
You will drive significant communication across departments, to front line and executive level managers while serving as an authority on project issues.
You will leverage your experience and tools to understand where gaps exist in project plans and propose solutions.
You will be understanding and negotiating terms of contracts with developers, contractors and consultants representing AWS’ interests. Daily tasks may be comprised of site validation, due diligence and risk analysis, design management, contract/lease and cost negotiations, stakeholder and vendor management.
You will act as the primary escalation point for the evaluation of the feasibility of potential future projects and pre-development actions; owning and tracking issues to ensure that they are addressed, documented, and resolved using influence to manage team members.
You will lead negotiations with general contractors and internal procurement partners and evaluate bids/proposals/claims with detail and accuracy, reporting key construction/commercial metrics, including schedule, cost and budget.
Basic qualifications
5+ years in construction site management.
7+ years of experience in conducting negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy.
7+ years of experience in mission critical facilities (design, pre-construction, scheduling, construction and commissioning), or equivalent.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, related field or equivalent trade certification.
Knowledge of best practice industry safety, quality standards and local safety regulations with experience performing the role of a client within those regulations.
Great communication skills to front line and executive level managers will be a must.
Professional fluency in German is required

5+ years in construction site management.
7+ years of experience in conducting negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy.
7+ years of experience in mission critical facilities (design, pre-construction, scheduling, construction and commissioning), or equivalent.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, related field or equivalent trade certification.
Knowledge of best practice industry safety, quality standards and local safety regulations with experience performing the role of a client within those regulations.
Great communication skills to front line and executive level managers will be a must.
Professional fluency in German

Professional certification, such as CCM, PMP, AC or CPC
Detailed knowledge of critical data center equipment (Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Switch-gear, Transformers, Power Feeders, Chillers, Plumbing, Fire Detection/Suppression, Air Handling Units, Computer Room Air Handling/Conditioning Units, UPS, CRAH, CRAC).
Detailed knowledge of electric engineering principles
Detailed knowledge of mechanical engineering principles
Detailed knowledge of civil engineering principles
Additional knowledge of other languages will be appreciated