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Amazon

Pre-Construction Geotechnical Manager

Windhof, Luxembourg

DESCRIPTION

We are Amazon's EU Design & Construction team, and we are responsible for the construction of Amazon's network of European building infrastructure such as Fulfillment Centers, Cross Dock buildings and Last Mile delivery stations, and also refurbishments of existing infrastructure. We want to be Earths most customer-centric company, and our team lives up to this promise to our internal customers.

We are a team of top talented international individuals in a great thriving environment, where we highly value and appreciate individual approaches. We are fast, fun, and we live up to the attitude of "Every Day Is Day 1."

We require a Geotechnical Preconstruction Manager with some previous experience in geotechnical studies and assessments for industrial or commercial developments.

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The Geotechnical Preconstruction Manager will join the centralized EU Pre-Construction Team in Luxembourg and play an integral role in the development and implementation of the EU network focusing primarily on our large Fulfilment Centers. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing geotechnical expertise relevant for new logistics facilities. You would focus on reviewing phase 1 geotechnical studies in early project stages, and obtain additional external expertise for specific cases. You would support on early site feasibility reviews and support the site selection process from a geotechnical standpoint, and work with the cost team to establish cost options. Further, you would work to optimize foundation and construction design in close collaboration with the (external) design teams and geotechnical consultancies in all Europe. You would help to establish geotechnical expertise internally, also by selecting and contracting external consultancy support. In addition, you will support standardization of the technical and facility related processes and systems. And there is always the chance to get involved into any other construction related topic in our team.
Some relevant construction engineering, design, and project management experience or internships would be beneficial for the role, but we are expressively looking also for a junior candidate with a great ability to grow, and to learn and be curious.
Responsibilities
• Set up and review initial geotechnical site studies and feasibility reports,
• Set up contractual relationships with European expertise providers
• Frequent site visits supporting early and construction phase for geotechnical issues
• Work on recommendation white papers and review reports
• Compile and organize project updates, details and schedules in a reportable format.
• Escalate concerning issues on projects (such as delays, insufficient information, budgets, etc.).
• Assist in budget evaluation for the geotechnical part
• Ownership or participation of design team meetings and design workshops
• Obtain and document all specifics regarding projects from site selection and transaction management. Research and compile all available information for site.
• Maintain repository for all pre-construction work product by site in WorkDocs. Ensure all documents are uploaded appropriately.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• University Degree, B.S. or Master, in Architecture, or Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, or science/technology.
• Extensive construction design and permitting management or creation experience, ideally in international environments
• Proven experience in development and implementation of logistics, industrial or residential projects
• Working and software-architectural knowledge in BIM and / or 3D modelling tools, Revit, Navisworks and related
• Project management skills tracking and accompanying multiple projects
• Good working knowledge using MS Excel, AutoCAD, MS Project and related software
• Professional fluency in English required
• The role will include frequent short term travel to many locations throughout EU.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Work experience within field execution, i.e. with General Contractors
• Experience in fire, evacuation and smoke strategies and their impact on permitting and building design
• Strong leadership experience in medium or large construction program management
• Broad experience in design exchange and information management platforms used in construction industry
• Speaking of other EU languages, + German a bonus
• The role will include frequent short term travel to many locations throughout EU.

Job ID: Amazon-1327832
Employment Type: Other

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