Description:

Amazon is seeking a Design Manager to support implementation of building design templates and standards for various Operations Network building design programs for North America. The successful candidate will be responsible for working with the team to design criteria and templates that govern the design of technologically advanced facilities. The right candidate will demonstrate a track record of successes in performing at a high level of productivity in an fast paced environment. Responsibility for implementation of design standards includes coordination with: site plans, architectural, civil, electrical, mechanical and plumbing, low voltage, fire protection, signage, incorporation of storage and material handling equipment, and alignment with internal stakeholders. Expansive project experience and flexibility of roles from proposals and pursuits to construction administration. Project typologies from master planning, hospitality, to energy facilities, working primarily with private developers and tech clients. Design as solution to constraints – not just a response. Future technologies and sustainable construction typologies. Construction detailing, methodologies, and sequencing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Support a team that is creating new, efficient, and economical building designs for various Amazon business segment programs

Participate in workshops that 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

Collaborate and coordinate with a wide variety of internal operations, design, and engineering stakeholders to increase the efficiency of the programming and design process

Coordinate with third party architects, engineers, designers and internal stakeholders responsible for creating the building design programs and templates

Support technical design review of building design templates and site-specific designs to ensure adherence to design standards

Model excellence in collaboration and stakeholder alignment

Responsible for project and building design program support as required

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture

5-7 years of experience in architecture or relevant positions

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Project experience from design phase through construction administration

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam Revu, Autodesk Revit, and Autodesk BIM 360

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

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