Int'l Geotechnical Manager, GES International Design and Construction
Pubblicato il 04-08-2026 - Amazon in Milano
Int'l Geotechnical Manager, GES International Design and Construction Job ID: 10484340 | Amazon Italia Transport Srl - E54 We are Amazon’s International Design & Construction team, and we are responsible for the construction of Amazon’s network of European building infrastructure such as Fulfillment Centers, Sortation centers 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 are a team of top talented international individuals in a great thriving environment, where we highly value and appreciate individual approaches.
We are fast, fun, and we live up to the attitude of “Every Day Is Day 1.” We require a Geotechnical Manager with previous experience in geotechnical studies and assessments for industrial or commercial developments.
The Geotechnical
Manager will join the International Design and Construction team and play an integral role in the development and implementation of the International network focusing primarily on our delivery stations. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing geotechnical expertise relevant for new 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 on early site feasibility reviews and support the site selection process from a geotechnical standpoint, and work with the cost team to establish cost options. Further, you would work to optimize foundation and construction design in close collaboration with the (external) design teams and geotechnical consultancies internationally. You would help to establish geotechnical expertise internally, also by selecting and contracting external consultancy support.
In addition, you will support standardization of the technical and facility related processes and systems. And there is always the chance to get involved into any other construction related topic in our team. Relevant construction engineering, design, and project management experience are essential for the role.
Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures? The role could be based in Italy or Spain with 50% of time traveling either domestically and Internationally. The applicable collective agreement for this role is for employees of Logistics, Delivery and Shipping Sector .
The position is classified at level 2 or above, depending on the candidate's skills, competences and experience. Key job responsibilities - Set up and review initial geotechnical site studies and feasibility reports,
- Set up contractual relationships with International expertise providers
- Frequent site visits supporting early and construction phase for geotechnical issues
- Work on recommendation 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 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 Basic Qualifications - Speak, write, and read fluently in English at C1 level or above
- University Degree, B.S. or Master in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical expertise
- Proven experience in development and implementation of logistics, industrial or residential projects
- Extensive construction design and permitting management or creation experience, ideally in international environments Preferred Qualifications - Work experience within field execution, i.e. with General Contractors
- Strong leadership experience in medium or large construction program management
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