Pre-Construction Manager

Job summary
The successful candidate will be a key part of Design & Construction team and will be responsible for project managing new building design, planning, design and pre-construction. This position shall be based in Egypt.

This will include the extension of existing facilities and any new sites. The Pre-Construction Manager will join the MENA Pre-Construction Team and play an integral role in the development and implementation of the MENA facility network infrastructure focusing primarily on our large Fulfilment Centers and smaller AMZL buildings. This role will analyze and evaluate different facility scenarios and build-out designs. In addition, this candidate has to support the standardization of the technical and facility related processes and systems and the selection of sites and third parties agreements for lease

This opportunity combines design, construction engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract management. It requires a person who can show proven ability in the planning and design, and project management / control of new and the enhancement of existing facility buildings.

Do you enjoy travelling The role will be based in Egypt and will include frequent travel to locations within MENA.

Responsibilities include:

• Obtain and document all specifics regarding projects from site selection and transaction management. Research and compile all available information for site.
• Provide coordination of all engineering and architectural specifications for each building type - including but not limited to internal composite coordination, site-specific information including site surveys, existing drawings and site visits, transportation and traffic control, internal BRS requirements, and specific LOB requirements/standards.
• Coordinate initial architectural design and permit submittals as required.
• Develop and provide supporting documents for lease execution - for example, site plans, work letters, schedules, phasing plans, etc.
• Develop initial construction schedules and sequences for phasing of construction if necessary.
• Create construction estimates for capital requests, and other planning efforts.
• Manage due diligence, utility and other coordination efforts prior to construction hand-off.
• Provide complete and accurate documentation for construction handoff. Including but not limited to contacts, drawings, permit status, lease language & exhibits, capital request breakdown, any LL contributions or reimbursements, and any other work product that has been completed by Pre-Construction.
• Maintain repository for all pre-construction work product by site.

We are looking for a fluent English speaker to be based in one of our Egypt office with 40% of time traveling either domestically or to other MENA countries.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or comparable field or Amazon experience
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• Proved experience as project and construction manager from design phase through implementation and operation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

. Master's degree in engineering/ architecture or construction management
. Ability to effectively communicate Amazon requirements to various audiences (e.g. senior management, peers, public officials, vendors, etc.)
. Experience negotiating construction, procurement and labor contracts
. Experience leading and managing a team, including, coaching and disciplinary actions, as needed
. Ability to travel throughout MENA up to 40% of the time
. Candidate must speak fluent English (Arabic is an asset)
. Ability to speak any other languages is a plus

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