Real Estate Development Manager, Strategy and Investment, Data Center Supply Solutions
We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
The AWS Data Center Supply Solutions team is looking for a Real Estate Development Manager to drive our infrastructure strategy execution in Singapore. As a Real Estate Development Manager with Amazon Web Services, you will have the exciting opportunity to help build the future of the Amazon Web Services.As the contract owner, you will interface with property developers and partners on technical, commercial and delivery obligations ensuring adherence to contract commitments. The role will be the single point of escalation for multiple internal stakeholders, technical teams, legal, and finance to resolve conflicts and set expectations.
You should have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges, with the ability to build and convey compelling value propositions. A successful candidate will have the aptitude to strategically plan, make decisions, act tactically, write effectively, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
You must be a proven problem solver, and possess the ability to influence cross platform functions and business stakeholders to achieve regional strategic goals
As this position involves direct contact with senior AWS leaders you must have a professional demeanor, strong business acumen, and be able to communicate ideas in a clear and articulate manner. Additionally this role requires a working knowledge of Indian developer and construction market as well as a solid understanding of local permitting and development approvals required to make land shovel ready,The role is to be based in Singapore and will require 20~30% business travel to support regional expansion activities, training, and team off-sites.
Key job responsibilities- Drive solutions during feasibility and due diligence including conceptual budgeting, scheduling and financial analysis.
- Partner with Business Development leads on developer and partner engagements, negotiations and deal closing.
- Establish development risks and remedies. Document solutions for legal and business approval.
- Develop suitable procurement strategies aligned to development requirements.
- Provide proper judgement with issues raised during development and work with internal and external partners to formulate appropriate plans to mitigate risk and close issues.
- Serve as the key interface with development partners or land owners from contract execution to building handover.
- Engage with internal teams including Legal, Design Engineering and Construction Management and external Developer teams to incorporate project requirements into contract agreements
- Manage regular and escalation engagements with developers to communicate the company’s expectations and oversee the timely completion of milestones set forth in each development contract.
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- 10+ years working with General contractor sourcing, including vendor selection, negotiations, contracting and supplier performance management
- Working knowledge of Indian developer and construction market as well as a solid understanding of local permitting and development approvals required to make land "shovel ready"
- Experience in reading and interpreting construction related drawings for all disciplines.
- Experience managing schedules and costs in complicated multistory developments - Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Economics or Civil Engineering (or 10+ years’ experience in lieu)
- Project Management, Contract Administration, Quantity Surveying or other similar certification
- Exceptional process management skills with capacity to manage a large number of competing priorities simultaneously and work to tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively in a complex, ambiguous and fast-paced geographically diverse portfolio of concurrent projects.
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