Job Description
This manager is responsible for project management leadership over a portfolio of construction projects ranging from 10-500K ft2 in Australia and New Zealand, including tenant improvements, new builds, expansions, and renovations of corporate facilities. They must be comfortable operating on both strategic and tactical levels, simultaneously acting as a visionary, an internal ambassador, educator, analyst, solutions architect, and implementer.
The role collaborates with leadership and other stakeholders to set a budget and schedule, then drive project objectives, scope, space allocation, cost, prioritization, and sequencing of requests all within the set parameters. This is accomplished by building strong design and construction project teams that thrive and excel through collaboration.
The key responsibilities include:
* Representing Amazon's real estate team to internal customers for the delivery of their space.
* Managing teams of project managers, architects, design consultants, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure decisions are made at the appropriate level and Amazon's priorities are always the driving factor.
* Providing management of design and construction projects, which may include developing project strategies, overseeing and managing projects to ensure timely completion, efficient use of resources, and successful transfer of space to end users. This also includes guidance of design, construction, and evaluations of design changes.
* Overseeing project management vendors and creating project budgets for spend approvals.
* Influencing design guidelines, including minimum specifications, basis of design for various building systems, etc.
* Assisting in the evaluation of prospective office lease space.
* Working with Amazon Procurement to establish priorities and create/implement strategies for generation of savings on corporate office construction related items through harnessing economies of scale and direct negotiation with manufacturers.
* Negotiating with landlords regarding issues surrounding possession timing, latent defects, etc.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have:
* 10+ years of professional experience, a significant portion of which should demonstrate success in one or more of the following areas: Real Estate Development, Architecture/Design, and/or Construction Management.
* Experience building and managing a team or department within a startup or entrepreneurial setting, particularly one with both proprietary and contract resources.
* Highly competent with personal computers and productivity software, including Microsoft Office, MS Project, and Sharepoint.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will also have:
* A university/undergraduate degree in construction management, business administration, engineering, architecture, interior design, or a similar discipline; OR alternative to a degree, an additional 10 years of relevant professional experience.
* Keen understanding of sourcing/procurement, building systems and maintenance, vendor management, and customer service.
* Comfortable with legal terms and structures for standard commercial contracts and leases.
* Well versed and proficiency in authority submission and requirement across the region.
Acknowledgement of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation, Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Inclusive Culture
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.