Geotechnical Engineer, EMEA Pre-Construction

Overview Amazons Data Centers are industry-leading examples of innovation in the areas of security safety space utilization efficiency and cost-effectiveness. We are the global team responsible for the construction of Amazon-owned sites. The EMEA Data Center Construction team is looking for a Geotechnical Preconstruction Manager with experience in geotechnical studies and assessments for industrial or commercial developments. The Geotechnical Preconstruction Manager will join the EMEA Pre-Construction team and play an integral role in the development and implementation of the EMEA AWS network. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing geotechnical expertise relevant to new logistics facilities.

Responsibilities Review Phase 1 geotechnical studies in early project stages and obtain additional external expertise for specific cases.

Support early site feasibility reviews and the site selection process from a geotechnical standpoint and work with the cost team to establish cost options and with the Design Engineering team to advise about solution implications.

Work to optimize foundation and construction design in close collaboration with external design teams and geotechnical consultancies across Europe.

Help establish geotechnical expertise internally by advising on the engagement of external consultancy support.

Support tender and value engineering solutions proposed by General Contractors and lead geotechnical discussions and related commercial negotiations.

Serve as the primary liaison between Design Engineering Construction and other critical partner teams during initial planning, conceptual design and design development providing cost, schedule and constructability guidance for geotechnical-related issues.

Participate in design team meetings and design workshops.

Obtain and document specifics regarding projects from site selection and transaction management; research and compile all available information for the site.

Maintain repository for all pre-construction work product by site and ensure all documents are uploaded appropriately.

"A day in the life" Each day you will represent AWS in ensuring the on-time and within-budget execution of Amazon projects while strategically improving its processes, costs, quality, health and safety, and sustainability performance. You will drive significant communication across departments to front-line and executive-level managers while serving as an authority on project issues. You will leverage your experience and tools to understand where gaps exist in project plans and propose solutions. You will understand and negotiate technical solutions with contractors and consultants representing AWSs interests. Daily tasks may comprise site validation, due diligence, risk analysis and cost negotiations. You will act as the primary escalation point for the evaluation of the feasibility of potential geotechnical solutions, owning and tracking issues to ensure that they are addressed, documented and resolved using influence to manage team members.

About the team Our Pre-Construction team is a multicultural multinational group at the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers and is known for changing the face of cloud computing. We support the development and implementation of design standards across regional construction programs. We create and release high-quality, consistent documentation for processes, standards and procedures and serve as the primary liaison between Real Estate, Design Engineering, Construction and other critical partner teams from site selection through construction commencement.

Qualifications University Degree (B.S. or Master) in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or science / technology.

Extensive experience in mission-critical civil works / industrial facilities or equivalent, ideally in international environments.

Knowledge of best-practice industry safety, quality standards and local safety regulations.

Working knowledge of BIM and / or 3D modelling tools (Revit, Navisworks and related).

Professional fluency in English required; strong communication skills to front line and executive level managers.

Travel up to 20% to locations throughout EMEA may be required.

Project management skills, including tracking and coordinating multiple projects.

Good working knowledge of MS Excel, AutoCAD, MS Project and related software.

Experience performing client role within relevant regulations.

Additional knowledge of other languages is a plus.

Key Skills Construction Inspection, Business Development, GIS, Geotechnical Engineering, Communication skills, Construction Experience, Data Collection, Project Management, Project Planning, AutoCAD, Horizontal Drilling, Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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