Geotechnical Engineer, EMEA Pre-Construction

Amazon's 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.

You would focus on reviewing Phase 1 geotechnical studies in early project stages and obtain additional external expertise for specific cases. You would 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.

Furthermore, you would work to optimize foundation and construction design in close collaboration with the (external) design teams and geotechnical consultancies across Europe. You would help establish geotechnical expertise internally, also by advising on the engagement of external consultancy support. In addition, you will support the tender and value engineering solutions proposed by the General Contractors and lead geotechnical discussions and related commercial negotiations.

Your role will 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.

Some relevant construction engineering, design, and project management experience will be required for the role, but we are specifically looking for a candidate with a strong ability to grow, learn, and maintain curiosity.

Key job responsibilities

Key job responsibilities

• Set up and review initial geotechnical site studies and feasibility reports
• Support Design Engineering team in their relationship with European expertise providers
• Site visits supporting construction phase for geotechnical issues
• Work on recommendations white papers and review reports
• Compile and organize project updates, details and schedules in a reportable format.
• Escalate concerning issues on projects (such as delays, insufficient information, budgets, etc.).
• Assist Cost Estimation team in budget evaluation for the geotechnical part
• Ownership or participation of design team meetings and design workshops
• Obtain and document all specifics regarding projects from site selection and transaction management. Research and compile all available information for site.
• Maintain repository for all pre-construction work product by site. 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 be understanding and negotiating technical solutions with contractors and consultants, representing AWS's 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.

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• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
• Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems
• Experience with power management and power monitoring systems

• Knowledge of critical data center equipment
• Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, or OSHA
• Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure
• Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations, with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure
• Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains

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