Construction Manager, Construction Execution, Transportation Engineering Services

As the TES Construction Manager, you are a customer-obsessed leader in the Amazon construction process. You are integral in implementing the facility network infrastructure, including sortation centers, delivery stations, and auxiliary buildings supporting those facilities. The construction projects include new builds, retrofits, and expansions. You are required to perform detailed deep dive reviews of job budgets and schedules to identify and resolve discrepancies that may include contractor bid packages. You will partner with internal customers and external stakeholders to earn their trust and engage as a team to deliver results. You must ensure information is communicated to internal and external stakeholders in an effective and timely manner. Some key competencies of this position include; insist on the highest standards, ensure contracted resources deliver work that meets duration and quality targets, coach developers, design engineers, contractors during the project duration, seek better ways to serve Amazon customers, influence internal stakeholders while holding them accountable for their actions, ensure all internal and external team members maintain proposed schedules and budgets, help to invent and simplify innovative solutions that allow for improved processes and results, while working on multiple projects in various locations. 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 Spain with 50% of time traveling either domestically or to other EMEA countries.Key job responsibilities- Supervise the implementation and management of Amazon’s safety programs and standards with the entire project team- Manage multiple mid and large-sized projects simultaneously- Ensure that the skills and competencies of contract labour are appropriate to undertake the work- Operate independently in the assigned region, interacting with leadership and stakeholders to resolve issues- Act as an Amazon internal construction specialist, as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Construction for the TES Team- Comprehensively forecast the project budget and schedule and advise Amazon stakeholders on the impact of timing, cost, and permitting changes- Identify and solve for factors that may impede a successful project hand-over to Amazon stakeholders- Interface and coordinate with local authorities that have jurisdiction (AHJ) on the project to ensure regulatory compliance- Comprehensive and timely communication with all internal and external stakeholdersA day in the lifeEach day you will act as an owner at TES to ensure the safe, on-time and in-budget execution of Amazon construction projects. Daily tasks may be comprised of:- Site management: coordination with contractors on projected changes and project status- Ensure contractors are meeting contractual obligations- Seek sustainable, environmentally-friendly solutions throughout the construction process while implementing Amazon’s environmentally friendly building practices- Utilize Amazon information systems to record and update schedule, budget, and other key developments- Negotiate contract terms with vendors while driving partners to meet or exceed agreed-to schedules and budgets- Participate in weekly Architect, Owner, and Contractor (AOC) meetings and provide input on root causes and corrective actions About the teamAt Amazon, we are all Employee Owners who leverage unique opportunities through design review, construction bidding, construction execution, and final hand-off to our customers. We are a diverse, upbeat, creative, team of engineers and managers working to develop the innovative physical assets our Customers expect and striving to be the Earth’s best employer. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Completed Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or comparable field- Fluency in Spanish language- Experienced as an Engineer, Construction Manager, and other Construction related disciplines one or more EU countries- Experience operating within at least two disciplines within the construction industry, which could consist of General Contracting, Owner’s Representation, Commercial Development, or Engineering & Design, or similar- Project Management experience - Experience negotiating construction, procurement and labor contractsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent- Experience inclusive of Facilities Manager or similar- Demonstrated capability in the planning, design review & implementation, and project management / control of new structures & the enhancement of existing facility buildings- German, French, Polish, Arabic and Turkish are considered preferred qualification