Construction Technology Manager

We are Amazon’s EU Design & Construction team, and we are responsible for the construction of Amazon’s enormous 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 now require an experienced Construction Technology Manager to support us with the tremendous growth of our European network. You will be responsible for implementing highest documentation, process and execution standards in all construction technology aspects. This includes improving construction methods, providing technical expertise and consultancy of our Pre-Construction and Construction project managers, and setting up a continuous learning and improvement in the entire process from construction tendering, design definition, design reviews and execution, well into operation of our large industrial and hi-tech logistics buildings. Mechanical, electrical and HVAC experience would be advantageous.
We require holistic expertise to advise to internal and external teams, and we wish to improve and optimize the design, construction and operation of these subjects.
You will be located in the Luxemburg office of the EU Engineering Services team, who are delivering all parts of our buildings, including mechanical handling equipment and Amazon Robotics equipment. You will be a Subject Matter Expert and the link between the Construction team, which manage ongoing projects on the ground, the Pre-Construction team which are setting these projects up, and the Worldwide Design team which issue the prototype templates.
You will review and consult templates and execution designs and concepts, and bring in improvements including sustainability step changes. You will also support us with BIM implementation and improvement of our asset documentation. And there will be countless other things.
This opportunity combines strong construction engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract management capabilities. We require a talent with proven track record in permitting, design and engineering, and project management. The role will be based in Luxembourg, and will include frequent travel to many locations throughout EU.
The role will include frequent travel to locations within EU.

Responsibilities include:
· Review, challenge and improve construction technology, architectural, engineering and process design for template prototypes and new- built or refurbishment projects
· Lead technical program reviews and drive schedule acceleration, cost savings, standardization.
· Provide highly experienced technical expertise to design, Pre-Construction and Construction teams
· Define and implement strategies for data collection and provision for Information Management on existing and new real estate assets
· Collect and sync feedback from developer, GCs and Consultants and internal stakeholders
· Assist Preconstruction and Construction Managers during design reviews, GC procurement, value engineering, tender reviews
· Deep dive on technical details and lead problem resolution on a need basis

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· University Degree, B.S. or Master, in Architecture, or Engineering (or science/technology).
· Proven mechanical, electrical and HVAC engineering, execution, design or prototyping experience, and holistic design expertise
· Experience in development and implementation of large scale, complex projects.
· Excellent working knowledge using MS Excel, AutoCAD, MS Project and related software.
· Professional fluency in English required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Flexibility to travel up to 50% across projects in Europe.
· Work experience within field execution, i.e. with General Contractors
· Construction contract and designer contract legal experience, Blue Book, FIDIC, Code law contracts
· Working and architectural knowledge using BIM and / or 3D modelling tools, Revit and related
· HTML code basic understanding,
· Cost Management or Quantity Surveying experience
· iTwo, CostX, or other similar cost / QS software tools experience
· Speaking of other EU languages



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