Sr. Construction Manager, GEMS NACF Design and Construction

Amazon opened its remote doors in 1995 and strives to be the worlds most customer-centric company where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online.

The North American Construction team is looking for a Construction Manager who will be a key part of the Operations Team and will be responsible 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 position will analyze and evaluate different facility scenarios and build-out addition the Construction Manager will 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.

This role requires up to 60% regional travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Key job responsibilities

Overseeing construction engineering planning and design for the North American facility network infrastructure and other new or expansion projects

Responsible for project support on new fulfillment network buildings and additional capacity requirements within existing North America Fulfillment Centers Deliver Stations or Sort Centers

Lead construction scope review and development with internal operational customers and facilitate engineering and design efforts on new and remodel projects

Responsible for managing multiple large-sized ($100M) projects simultaneously

Work independently in the assigned regional area with minimal direction from leadership

Prepare reports specifications technical analysis to fully define the design requirements equipment and services required on capacity expansion and remodel projects

Oversee and facilitate execution of ground up shell tenant improvement (TI) and engineering deployment for new facilities within the network

Provide technical direction concerning engineering design / AutoCAD building design layouts build details schedules and materials in accordance to North American Customer Fulfillment (NACF) design parameters

Survey facilities develop and document procedures to audit the facility provide evaluations and analysis and recommend solutions to facility infrastructure safety and security problems involving facilities and people

Negotiate contracts with General Contractors and trade contractors and present formal documentation for approval when required

Ensure that contracts are fit for purpose cost effective and incorporate appropriate Service Level Agreements

Provide overall site management coordination planning specification of business proposals and coordination of subcontractors

Facilitate and team with others on due diligence evaluation of new opportunities

Facilitate and team with internal stakeholders regarding engineering buildouts IT readiness and turnover to operational groups

Partner with teams tasked with transition of base building management and oversight of all turnover documentation

Coach and guide all project teams (developers design engineers general contractors sub-contractors internal stakeholders) throughout the full project lifecycle

Ensure that contracted resources deliver work to meet duration and quality targets addressing and ensuring the correction of under-performance issues

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

Inform contractors of projected changes in resource or work demand so that they can take appropriate action

Establish and operate the information systems necessary for effective scheduling and recording of contract work

Support contractors work and help them to achieve higher performance level

Oversee multiple projects in various locations simultaneously

Review of designs for conformance to current building specifications

Provide critical review of current design standards to identify value engineering and design enhancement opportunities to be considered by internal engineering and schematic design partners

Comprehensive budget tracking forecasting and management of assigned expansion remodel and new build projects

Receipt review and analysis of all proposed cost and time change requests as presented by external project teams

Review and guide internally requested changes for validity impact and ensure timely and cost sensitive incorporation once approved

Lead and / or assist in negotiations with appropriate authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) entities as required

Positive clear concise and transparent cross team communication for all aspects of project delivery

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

Benefits Summary :

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) 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!

• 7 years of project management real estate development architecture / design experience
• Bachelors degree
• Do you have experience in project management real estate development architecture / design

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 youre applying in isnt 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 $81200 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $181600 / 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.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Abinitio,Cobol,Environmental Consultancy,Facility Management,Insulation,Asic

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 81200 - 181600