Pre-Construction Manager - Spain, Pre-Construction Project Team

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Sector: Construction and Building Services, Project and Program Management
Role: Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

DESCRIPTION

Are you keen to be part of a team directly responsible for the development, design and construction of great logistic projects with the latest technology across EMEA countries? Are you seeking a fast-paced and growing environment to enjoy an invaluable experience, focused on innovating for our customers, along with the opportunity to learn from highly experienced professionals?

As a Preconstruction Manager, you will be part of the Design and Construction team (D&C) within AMZ Global Engineering services (GESS), with the long-term vision of shaping the future of the Construction Industry. Within D&C, we push the boundaries of possibility, driving innovative, standardized, and scalable solutions to deliver high-quality buildings and capacity to meet customer needs. We deliver, having safety, people, and sustainability at the heart of what we do.

Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures? The role will be based in Spain with 50% of time traveling either domestically or to other EMEA countries.

Key job responsibilities

1. You will independently manage complex, cross-functional industrial projects from site selection through design completion, permitting, and contract execution, coordinating with design teams and project stakeholders.
2. You will keep the scope under control and accelerate progress by driving crisp and timely decisions, identifying and clearing blockers, and escalating appropriately.
3. You will work with internal/external teams and drive results through effective communication.
4. You will oversee professional service providers ensuring their skills and competencies meet project needs.
5. You will perform pricing reviews and negotiate costs with developers, general contractors, and design consultants.
6. You will estimate costs, manage Due Diligences, schedule tracking, and forecasting.
7. You will supervise the implementation and management of Amazon's safety programs and standards.
8. You will negotiate with contractors, vendors, and suppliers.

A day in the life
Each day you will represent AMZ and D&C GESS in ensuring the on-time and in-budget execution of Amazon construction projects. You will lead and mentor large cross-functional teams, drive significant communication across departments, and act as the primary escalation point for project feasibility evaluations.

About the team
We are a diverse, creative, and passionate team of designers, engineers, project and construction managers. We are empowered to adapt our timeline for a better work/life balance.

D&C GESS Values

• SAFETY FIRST: We continuously seek improvement and innovation in Safety.
• PEOPLE OBSESSION: We promote diversity and work together to achieve more.
• CHALLENGE THE NORM: We challenge each other to try new methods of working.
• MAKE AN IMPACT: We ensure capacity for high-quality execution alongside innovation.
• TRUST: We build trust with our customers.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. A completed Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a comparable field.
2. Solid demonstrable project management experience from design phase through implementation.
3. Experience within packaging processing/logistical facilities is appreciated.
4. Fluent in English.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field.
2. Experience operating within at least two disciplines in the construction industry.
3. Demonstrated capability in planning, design review, and project management.
4. Experience managing multi-disciplinary design incorporating industrial automation.
5. Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
6. Knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM).

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.