Sustainability Program Manager - Buildings Global Engineering Services Sustainability

The successful candidate will be a key part of the Global Engineering Services (GES) Sustainability team and will be responsible for the planning communication and tracking of Sustainability initiatives to drive buildingsfocused decarbonization energy efficiency and resource positivity (waste water biodiversity) for the First (CF) Middle (ATS) and/or Last (AMZL) Mile business units (BU) GES supports in the US and Emerging Countries (Mexico Brazil Singapore Australia). The Sustainability Program Managers focus will be to ensure connectivity between BU sustainability strategies and the implementation by GES teams foster thought leadership and enhance data transparency and communications. This opportunity combines technical construction engineering disciplines program planning project management facilities management and contract management. It requires a person who can demonstrate proven ability in planning design and project management as well as experience in controlling sustainability requirements for new buildings and enhancing existing buildings (ideally in the industrial or logistics sectors). Participation during a previous new FC/SC/DS Launch at Amazon in any role would be desired. Spanish German French Polish Arabic and Turkish are considered preferred qualifications. Would you like an opportunity to travel and work in multiple countries and cultures The role will be based in the US (Nashville TN; Arlington VA; Austin TX; and Bellevue WA are preferred locations) with 30 of time traveling either domestically or to Emerging Countries including Mexico Brazil Singapore and/or Australia. Construction knowledge and experience of sustainability practices is essential.
Scope of Sustainability Program Manager:
Work with stakeholder teams including Operations Business Unit (CF ATS AMZL) Sustainability teams WW Ops Sustainability Engineering Procurement RME IT and others to develop prioritize and create plans for Sustainability initiatives in New Launches.
Drive the construction ideation scoping and design phase of sustainability inclusions into new buildings as either lowcarbon materials specification updates or data collection processes.
Develop a strong understanding of the CF ATS and AMZL Design Standards and Design Criteria and coordinate technical and standards review with the Design and Construction Technology Team Global Sustainable Development and other primary stakeholder teams.
Supporting Construction and PreConstruction Managers as an SME on Sustainability initiative implementation and tracking and in representing GES/D&C in Sustainability tender/scope of work conversations with GC/Developers.
Support lease renewals by driving landlord contributions for energy efficiencyfocused retrofit enhancements.

Key job responsibilities
Oversee construction engineering planning and design for Sustainability inclusions into new buildings.
Track carbon footprint of new launches perform engineering calculations when comparing design alternates reviewing material/equipment specifications to assess energy usage efficiency carbon footprint impact payback etc.
Maintain a programlevel view to be able to drive decisions and direction while remaining informed about sitelevel progress.
Provide visibility to leadership in challenging situations where tradeoffs have high opportunity cost.
Liaising with the Project Management Office (PMO) for budget/labor planning milestones reporting and highlighting programrelated risk.
Prepare reports specifications and technical analyses to fully define the design requirements equipment and services required for Sustainability inclusions.
Surveying FCs developing and documenting procedures to audit FCs providing evaluations and analyses and recommending energy and carbonsaving solutions to building mechanical systems and coreandshell.
Evaluate embodied and operational carbon of BTS building designs implement strategies to reduce carbon intensity of Amazon facilities.
Serve as sustainability SME for internal external stakeholders and communicate with preconstruction managers construction managers general contractors design teams.
Excellent communicator adept in challenging issues facilitating effective collaboration and providing concise direction.
Manage contractors designers and consultants for carbon modelling carbon reduction and/or energyefficiency studies.
Liaise and work with permitting authorities to support Sustainability inclusions in new and existing buildings.
Facilitate and partner with stakeholder teams (Global Realty Engineering Asset Management Finance Construction Tech WW Ops Sustainability etc) on due diligence evaluations of new opportunities.
Establish and operate the information systems necessary to track progress of the of Sustainability inclusions across New Build and Retrofit programs that the candidate is responsible for as part of the team.
Collection of lessons learned and coaching of other team members on best practices.

A day in the life
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 fulltime employees include:
1. Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly wed still love to hear from you! At Amazon we value people with unique backgrounds experiences and skillsets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!








Bachelors degree
5 years of program or project management experience
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
Experience working cross functionally with tech and nontech teams
Experience owning program strategy and communicating results to senior leadership
Experience in stakeholder management dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
Experience building processes project management and schedules
Ability to deliver in ambiguity work autonomously and multitask in an agile environment.
Ability to collaborate across teams and drive agreement and alignment on complex topics.
Experience delivering results in large crossfunctional initiatives.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.

5 years of driving process improvements experience
Masters degree or MBA in business operations or related field
LEED Accredited Professional PE CEM LFA or other building professional accreditation
Experience reading and interpreting building engineering drawings
5 years of demonstrated sustainable building project experience
Experience with current building regulations
Green building experience with demonstrated industryleading sustainability design and construction

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.