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Description

Amazon is seeking an Architectural Design Manager with proficiency to support the development and implementation of technical design standards across multiple Global Customer Fulfillment (GCF) building programs. This role will serve as the primary liaison between key internal Amazon design stakeholder team and the GCF Design and Construction team. This role will aid design development and increase standardization across all Amazon GCF building programs and sites. This role will directly manage the development, quality review, and distribution of major technical design standards across FC projects in North American.. The successful candidate will have extensive project management experience leading all phases of design including programming, schematic design, design development, constructability reviews, and construction administration on projects that include industrial warehouse, fulfillment facilities and/or manufacturing facilities. The successful candidate will also have a proven record of leading multi-discipline coordination and change management on design and construction projects, including Building Design Standards development, Value Engineering (VE), and cost/schedule mitigation measures. This candidate must perform well in a fast-paced, multi-project environment and be capable of prioritizing critical work on each project.

At Amazon, we are a diverse, driven, and creative team of design professionals, managers, and leaders working to develop and construct facilities that are changing the world of customer fulfillment.

The role will include up to 60% travel to domestic construction sites.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of business-critical, economical, innovative and sustainable GCF technical design standards/templates.

• Demonstrated capability in the planning, design review & implementation, and project management /control of new structures & the enhancement of existing facility buildings.

• Review, organize, and distribute design standards.

• Support pre-construction and construction teams in the consistent execution of the standards.

• Serve as primary technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Architectural systems during design reviews of multiple building program standards, templates and site-specific designs on Amazon GCF program buildings

• Engage stakeholders to drive alignment on key issues, design practices, new building designs, and initiatives with the focus of reducing the cost of construction and maintenance while enhancing associate experience and operational excellence.

• Lead design development with third-party architects, engineers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

• Adapt to constant change and innovation to Think Big, and work outside of your comfort zone and create adaptable solutions for an evolving business.

• Demonstrate success in communicating design requirements to various audiences (e.g. senior management, peers, public officials, vendors, etc.)

A day in the life

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options

3. Paid Time Off (PTO)

4. 401(k) Plan

About the team

At Amazon, we are all owners and leverage unique opportunities presented to us by owning everything from the design review, permitting to construction bidding and consultant during construction execution prior to final hand-off to our internal stakeholder. We are a diverse, upbeat, creative, team of designers, engineers and managers working daily to develop innovative sustainable facilities and efficient innovative buildings for our customers. We focus on Delivering Results, our speed for Bias for Action and Insisting on the Highest Standards for our customers.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience

• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree, certification or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or Masters of Business.

• Experience operating within at least two disciplines in the construction industry, which could consist of General Contracting, Owner’s Representation, Commercial Development, Engineering & Design, owners project management representative or similar.

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary design incorporating industrial automation, robotics, or similar.

• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM).

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, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $81,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.