Senior Cost Engineering Manager, Cost Engineering

About the role

Ever wondered what it takes to build Amazon's massive global network — and how we make sure every dollar spent on construction delivers maximum value? We're looking for a Senior Cost Engineering Manager who will own cost engineering on large-scale construction projects and help shape the future of AI-powered cost intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end should-costing on large-scale construction projects — reverse engineering supplier pricing to determine the true cost of constituent parts, labor, manufacturing, assemblies, overheads and expected profit margins
• Build reliable bottom-up cost models that simulate the industry benchmark with fact-based calculations, serving as anchoring price targets in negotiation
• Challenge supplier quotations with rigorous technical analysis, forcing transparency into supply chain cost structures and driving meaningful cost reductions
• Present should-cost findings and recommendations to senior leadership, acting as a trusted internal consultant on construction cost matters
• Co-develop AI-powered costing tools and feed scalable datasets alongside our AI & MI solutions team
• Coverage of billions in managed spend across Amazon Global Procurement Organization with cost engineering, driven by an exponential growth since the team formation in 2022

Requirements

• 5+ years of program or project management experience
• 5+ years of supply chain experience
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
• Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
• Experience being responsible/leading large and complex negotiations

Qualifications

• Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
• Experience in leveraging AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics to improve cost modeling, automate procurement workflows, or build scalable datasets

Skills

• Deep construction industry expertise
• Forward-looking mindset
• Ability to influence multi-million-dollar supplier negotiations
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Experience with AI and automation tools

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Pay

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

Schedule

Full-time