Construction Manager, North America Construction Manager
Amazon · Santa Monica, CA · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Key job responsibilities
- Serve as Amazon's owner's representative and primary construction integrator across all assigned projects
- Manage multiple concurrent projects from design phase through construction completion and operational handover
- Conduct detailed reviews of contractor bid packages, budgets, and schedules; identify and resolve discrepancies
- Own comprehensive budget tracking, cashflow forecasting, and cost management
- Negotiate construction, procurement, and labor contracts with developers and general contractors
- Audit contractor performance to ensure skills, competencies, and resources meet project requirements
- Coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for permitting, regulatory compliance, and approvals
- Review construction documents and ongoing work for conformance to Amazon's building specifications and design standards
- Identify and resolve design conflicts, schedule clashes, and coordination gaps across Amazon execution teams
- Coach and guide project teams — developers, design engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders — throughout the project lifecycle
- Champion Amazon's safety programs and hold all project parties accountable to a safety-first culture
- Maintain clear, concise, and transparent communication with all internal and external stakeholders
- Assess project performance through KPIs for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability
- Partner with teams responsible for facility transition, base building management, and turnover documentation
- Identify value engineering and design enhancement opportunities in collaboration with internal engineering partners
- Seek sustainable, environmentally responsible solutions throughout the construction process
A day in the life
- Coordinating with general contractors on project status, upcoming milestones, and emerging risks
- Reviewing and responding to RFIs, submittals, change order requests, and schedule updates
- Participating in AOC meetings and driving accountability across the project team
- Conducting site visits to verify construction quality and safety compliance
- Updating Amazon's project management systems with current budget, schedule, and status information
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders on facility readiness, equipment coordination, and operational handover planning
- Reviewing design documents and providing feedback to engineering and design partners
Amazon Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan