Job DescriptionAmazon is in search of a dynamic and driven Project Engineer to join our Preconstruction team on a global scale. In this role, youll be responsible for gathering diverse information and data from multiple sources, updating versions, document, templates and processes as part of our preconstruction support team, and executing initiatives and tasks as directed by department leadership.The ideal candidate will possess a strong desire to learn and grow, with the potential for future permanent employment. Youll need to effectively multitask across various stages of project schedules and collaborate with crossfunctional teams, including Design Engineering, Preconstruction, Construction, Real estate, Finance, and Capital planning. This position is based in one of our offices in the following locations, requiring three days of inoffice work per week:Portland, ORColumbus, OHHerndon, VAAtlanta, GADallas, TXAustin, TXMinneapolis, MNChicago, IL Occasional domestic and international travel will be necessary for training, site visits, and teambuilding activities.Responsibilities:Develop processes, tools, and templates using Excel and Word for different project types as directed and trained.Gather data and validate and summarize it for future projects, maintaining a central repository.Validate and standardize historical construction cost data for integration into internal costing databases.Demonstrate proficiency in delving deep into provided metrics.Support internal customers to enhance associate experience and operational efficiency in preconstruction services.Assist in coordinating team tasks to drive alignment on key issues, innovative ideas, and speed to market.Qualifications:Bachelors degree in architecture, engineering, construction, or related field, or equivalent work experience.Zero to three years of work experience, with experience in architecture, construction, or engineering being a plus, but not required.Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word, with the ability to quickly learn various computer systems.Selflearning ability with manuals and instructions for similar tasks and projects.Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with various corporate customers and stakeholders.Passion for becoming an integral team member.Passion or experience in analytics or data is also a plus.Advanced Excel skill and MS office is also a plus.Architecture education is also a plus.
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $9.50/hr.
