Urgently Hiring: REI Pre-Construction Manager for Amazon's Innovative Logistics Projects Across EMEA

Join the Future of Logistics with Amazon's Design and Construction Team Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of logistics and construction across EMEA countries? We're seeking an experienced REI Pre-Construction Manager to lead complex industrial projects from site selection through design completion, permitting, and contract execution. As a key member of Amazon's Design and Construction team (D&C) within AMZ Global Engineering services (GES), you'll drive innovative solutions, ensuring high-quality buildings and customer satisfaction. About Amazon's Design and Construction Team We're a diverse, upbeat, creative, and passionate team of designers, engineers, project, and construction managers. We're owners of our scope and deliver results-oriented. We're empowered to adapt our timeline to our personal needs if needed for a better work-life balance. Our values include: SAFETY FIRST : We continuously seek improvement and innovation in Safety, raising the bar above industry norms and setting a new global standard. PEOPLE OBSESSION : We understand the value of listening, promote diversity, led by example, and work together to achieve more, while remembering to have fun. CHALLENGE THE NORM : We challenge each other and the industry to try new methods of working, and make a SAFER and more SUSTAINABLE environment. We are human, and not afraid to learn from our mistakes, and keep going! MAKE AN IMPACT : We leverage efficient time management to ensure capacity for HIGH QUALITY execution alongside INNOVATION and Thinking Big. TRUST : We build trust with our Customer, making ambitious but realistic commitments. Job Summary As a REI Pre-Construction Manager, you'll independently manage complex, cross-functional industrial projects from site selection through design completion, permitting, and contract execution. You'll coordinate with design teams and project stakeholders to contribute to the performance of the team, building trust and respect in all working relationships. This role comes with a competitive salary and attractive benefits package. Key Responsibilities Project Management : Independently manage complex industrial projects from site selection through design completion, permitting, and contract execution. Scope Control : Keep the scope under control and accelerate progress by driving crisp and timely decisions, identifying and clearing blockers, and escalating appropriately. Communication : Work with internal/external stakeholders and drive results through communicating, weighing risks, clearing blockers, making decisions, leading, and influencing. Professional Service Providers : Oversee professional service providers ensuring their skills and competencies meet the needs required of entitling property and projects. Cost Management : Perform pricing reviews for scope inclusions/exclusions and negotiate the cost of the work with the developer, general contractor, and design consultants. Estimating and Scheduling : Estimate cost, manage Due Diligences, schedule tracking, and forecasting, including identifying and solving factors that may impede a successful permitted project hand-over. Safety and Compliance : Supervise the implementation and management of Amazon's safety programs and standards. Contract Negotiation : Negotiate with contractors, vendors, and suppliers. A Day in the Life Each day, you'll represent AMZ and D&C GES in ensuring the on-time and in-budget execution of Amazon construction projects, while strategically improving its processes, costs, quality, H&S, and sustainability performance. You'll lead and mentor large cross-functional teams as an expert technical and project management resource to complete construction projects and skilfully motivate and focus people of all levels to deliver. Requirements Basic Qualifications A completed Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a comparable field. Solid demonstrable experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's project management representative, or other Commercial Development and Construction-related disciplines. Solid demonstrable project management experience from design phase through implementation and operation, negotiating construction, procurement, and labour contracts. Fluent in English. Preferred Qualifications A Master's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or an equivalent STEM field. Experience operating within at least two disciplines in the construction industry, which could consist of General Contracting, Owner's Representation, Commercial Development, Engineering & Design, owner's project management representative, or similar. Demonstrated capability in the planning, design review & implementation, and project management/control of new structures & the enhancement of existing facility buildings. Experience managing multi-disciplinary design incorporating industrial automation, robotics, or similar. Strong influencing and negotiating skills. Demonstrated success in communicating to various audiences (e.g., senior management, peers, public officials, vendors, etc.). Knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM). French, German, Polish, Arabic, Turkish, Afrikaans, and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications. What We Offer As a REI Pre-Construction Manager with Amazon, you'll enjoy: A competitive salary and attractive benefits package. The opportunity to work on innovative logistics projects across EMEA countries. A dynamic and supportive work environment with a diverse team. Professional growth and development opportunities. Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options. 50% of time traveling either domestically or to other EMEA countries. How to Apply If you're a motivated and experienced professional looking to join a dynamic team and shape the future of logistics and construction, apply now for this exciting opportunity! Don't Hesitate, Apply! Don't worry if you don't meet every single requirement. We value a great attitude and a willingness to learn above all. Submit your application today! Apply for this job