Amazon Commercial Services

Construction

ConstructionManager,ConstructionTeam

$650–950k ~AI est. Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Construction Manager, Construction Team at Amazon Commercial Services. Skills: Project execution, Construction management, Contract negotiation. Manage construction projects. Oversee new builds”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver project efficiently; Achieve project delivery; Ensure safety performance; Ensure quality execution; Ensure cost sensitive incorporation; Ensure timely incorporation

Industry & Context.

Construction
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

40-60% travel, Domestic travel, AMET countries travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years project execution/supervision, 2+ years real estate development, 2+ years architecture/design experience, 2+ years civil engineering experience

Nice to Have

Master's degree in engineering, Speak multiple languages

What You'll Do.

Manage construction projects

Oversee program initiatives

Review contractor bid packages

Partner with internal customers

Partner with external stakeholders

Serve as Amazon's representative

Direct interface with developers

Direct interface with general contractors

Integrate construction with stakeholders

Advise on schedule changes

Advise on cost changes

Advise on permitting changes

Support scope development

Supervise multiple projects

Prepare specifications

Prepare technical analysis

Negotiate contract changes

Provide site management

Provide specification of proposals

Provide coordination of subcontractors

Assess project performance

Partner with transition teams

Oversee turnover documentation

Review ongoing construction

Identify value engineering opportunities

Identify design enhancement opportunities

Review cost change requests

Review time change requests

Guide internally requested changes

Lead negotiations with regulatory bodies

Assist negotiations with regulatory bodies

Lead negotiations with Authority Having Jurisdiction

Assist negotiations with Authority Having Jurisdiction

Communicate project delivery aspects

Ensure successful project delivery

Improve H&S performance

Improve sustainability performance

Lead cross-functional teams

Mentor cross-functional teams

Provide technical guidance

Perform site validation

Perform due diligence

Manage contract negotiations

Manage stakeholder negotiations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Internal customers; External stakeholders; Developers; General Contractors; Amazon stakeholders

Communication Scope

Cross team communication; Front line communication; Executive level communication

Process & Methodology

Project management, Construction engineering, Planning, Specification, Business proposals

Full Job 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 • Responsib

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