Construction Manager, Boston, GREF – Workplace Design & Construction (WD&C)

Key job responsibilities

• Represent GREF to internal customers for the delivery of their space.
• Work closely with and influence internal and external stakeholders, including architects, design consultants, contractors, and subcontractors, to ensure decisions are made at the appropriate level and Amazon's priorities remain the driving factor.
• Develop and monitor project budgets, track costs, and prepare forecasts. Manage change orders and contract modifications, review and approve payments. Identify and mitigate project risks, ensure compliance with contracts and regulations, monitor safety standards and requirements, and resolve project issues.
• Hold landlords accountable to lease terms, including premises delivery timing and condition.
• Ensure tenant improvement allowances are collected in a timely manner.
• Provide management of design and construction projects, which may include the following:
• Develop project strategies and ensure appropriate resources are allocated to complete projects in accordance with strategies. Develop and maintain project timelines.
• Lead project meetings and progress reviews.
• Provide feedback on design guidelines, including minimum specifications and basis of design for various building systems.
• Guide construction activities, including contractor selection, contract negotiations, budget approvals, change orders, procurement methods, scheduling, and subcontractor management.
• Evaluate, approve, or reject design changes proposed by customers and designers.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience building and managing a team or department within a startup or entrepreneurial setting, particularly one with both proprietary and contract resources
• Experience using productivity and communications tools including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, and Word
• 5+ years of professional experience required, a significant portion of which should demonstrate success in one or more of the following areas: Real Estate Development, Architecture/Design, and/or Construction Management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's project management representative or in other Commercial Development and Construction related disciplines
• Knowledge of sourcing/procurement, building systems and maintenance, vendor management and customer service
• Experience with legal terms and structures for standard commercial contracts
• University/Undergraduate degree in construction management, business administration, engineering, architecture, interior design, or a similar discipline; or as an alternative to a degree, an additional 10 years of relevant professional experience.