Construction Manager, GES Southwest Design & ...

DescriptionAmazon opened its virtual doors in 1995 and strives to be the worldu2019s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online. The North American Design and Construction team is looking for an experienced Construction Manager that will be a key part of the Operations team. This includes: responsibility for project managing new building planning, design, and construction. This will include the extension of existing facilities and any new sites. The Construction Manager will play an integral role in the development and implementation of the North American facility network infrastructure. This role will analyze and evaluate different facility scenarios and build-out designs. In addition, this candidate has to support the standardization of the technical and facility related processes and systems. This opportunity combines construction engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract management. It requires a person who can show proven ability in the planning and design, and project management / control of new and the enhancement of existing facility buildings. Responsibilities: u00b7 Overseeing construction engineering, planning, and design for the North American facility network infrastructure and other new or expansion projects u00b7 Responsible for project support on new fulfillment network buildings and additional capacity requirements within existing North America Fulfillment Centers, Deliver Stations, or Sort Centers u00b7 Lead construction scope review and development with internal operational customers, and facilitate engineering and design efforts on new and remodel projects u00b7 Oversee and facilitate execution of expansion, tenant improvement (TI), and engineering deployment for new facilities within the fulfillment network u00b7 Provide technical direction in accordance to North American Customer Fulfillment (NACF) design parameters u00b7 Negotiate terms of contracts with General Contractors and trade contractors u00b7 Ensure that contracts are fit for purpose, cost effective and incorporate appropriate Service Level Agreements u00b7 Provide overall site management, coordination, planning, and coordination of subcontractors u00b7 Facilitate and team with other internal stakeholders regarding engineering buildouts, IT readiness, and turnover to operational groups u00b7 Partner with teams tasked with transition of base building management and oversight of all turnover documentation u00b7 Coach and guide all project teams (developers, design engineers, general contractors, sub-contractors, internal stakeholders) throughout the full project lifecycle u00b7 Ensure that contracted resources deliver work to meet duration and quality targets, addressing and ensuring the correction of under-performance issues u00b7 Audit contractors to check that the skills and competences of contract labor are appropriate to need and they are fit to undertake the work on which they will be deployed u00b7 Inform contractors of projected changes in resource or work demand so that they can take appropriate action u00b7 Learn and utilize the information systems necessary for effective scheduling and recording of contract work u00b7 Support contractorsu2019 work and help them to achieve higher performance level u00b7 Oversee more than one project in various locations simultaneously u00b7 Review of designs for conformance to current building specifications u00b7 Comprehensive budget tracking, forecasting, and management of assigned expansion, remodel, and new build projects u00b7 Receipt, review, and analysis of all proposed cost and time change requests as presented by external project teams u00b7 Review and guide internally requested changes for validity, impact, and ensure timely and cost sensitive incorporation once approved u00b7 Lead and/or assist in negotiations with appropriate authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) entities as required u00b7 Positive, clear, concise, and transparent cross team communication for all aspects of project delivery u00b7 The role will include upwards of 60% travel to all North America locations Key job responsibilities u2022 Overseeing construction engineering, planning, and design for the North American facility network infrastructure and other new or expansion projects u2022 Responsible for project support on new fulfillment network buildings and additional capacity requirements within existing North America Fulfillment Centers, Deliver Stations, or Sort Centers u2022 Lead construction scope review and development with internal operational customers, and facilitate engineering and design efforts on new and remodel projects u2022 Responsible for managing multiple small-sized ($9M-$50M) projects simultaneously u2022 Work independently in the assigned regional area, interacting with leadership to resolve issues u2022 Oversee and facilitate execution of expansion, tenant improvement (TI), and engineering deployment for new facilities within the fulfillment network u2022 Provide technical direction in accordance to North American Customer Fulfillment (NACF) design parameters u2022 Negotiate terms of contracts with General Contractors and trade contractors u2022 Ensure that contracts are fit for purpose, cost effective and incorporate appropriate Service Level Agreements u2022 Provide overall site management, coordination, planning, and coordination of subcontractors u2022 Facilitate and team with other internal stakeholders regarding engineering buildouts, IT readiness, and turnover to operational groups u2022 Partner with teams tasked with transition of base building management and oversight of all turnover documentation u2022 Coach and guide all project teams (developers, design engineers, general contractors, sub-contractors, internal stakeholders) throughout the full project lifecycle u2022 Ensure that contracted resources deliver work to meet duration and quality targets, addressing and ensuring the correction of under-performance issues u2022 Audit contractors to check that the skills and competences of contract labor are appropriate to need and they are fit to undertake the work on which they will be deployed u2022 Inform contractors of projected changes in resource or work demand so that they can take appropriate action u2022 Learn and utilize the information systems necessary for effective scheduling and recording of contract work u2022 Support contractorsu2019 work and help them to achieve higher performance level u2022 Oversee more than one project in various locations simultaneously u2022 Review of designs for conformance to current building specifications u2022 Comprehensive budget tracking, forecasting, and management of assigned expansion, remodel, and new build projects u2022 Receipt, review, and analysis of all proposed cost and time change requests as presented by external project teams u2022 Review and guide internally requested changes for validity, impact, and ensure timely and cost sensitive incorporation once approved u2022 Lead and/or assist in negotiations with appropriate authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) entities as required u2022 Positive, clear, concise, and transparent cross team communication for all aspects of project delivery u2022 The role will include upwards of 60% travel regionally, with the potential of traveling to all North America locations based on the business needs A day in the life If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If youu2019re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply 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, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) PlanBasic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering - 5+ years of construction or project management experience - 5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience - 4+ years of multi-million dollar contract negotiation experiencePreferred Qualifications- Master's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering - Experience communicating with customers, technical, regulatory, business teams, and management to collect requirements, describe product features, and technical designs - Experience in construction or project management - Experience in facilities management - 5+ years of design, construction or program management in mission critical facilities experience Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $69,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $155,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on 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.

Created: 2025-12-19