Sr. Construction Manager, GES NA, Design and Construction

As a Sr. Construction Manager within Global Engineering Services (GES) North America (NA) Design & Construction (D&C), you are Amazon's senior owner's representative responsible for the autonomous end-to-end delivery of complex construction projects — including large-scale new builds, retrofits, and expansions for sortation centers, delivery stations, and auxiliary buildings that power Amazon's logistics network. You operate with a high degree of independence, executing day-to-day operations autonomously and routinely delivering the right outcomes with limited guidance — even when project strategy is not yet well-defined. You deliver a mix of tactical and strategic initiatives that impact multiple teams and/or geographies in support of significant business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance
  • Own and enforce Amazon's safety programs and standards across all internal and external project teams; set the standard for safety culture on complex projects
  • Lead negotiations with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and regulatory bodies for permitting, regulatory compliance, and approvals
  • Proactively identify and eliminate safety and compliance risks before they become project roadblocks
• Project & Construction Management
  • Oversee end-to-end project management services, design services, and external partner performance for complex projects; contribute to significantly complex projects as part of a team
  • Serve as Amazon's senior owner's representative — the primary integrator between construction execution, design, and internal Amazon stakeholders across operations, equipment, IT, and facilities
  • Develop project strategies and ensure appropriate resources are allocated to execute in accordance with those strategies
  • Oversee design and engineering of complex projects, including design evaluations, design conformance reviews, and value engineering assessments
  • Monitor project performance metrics, anticipate roadblocks and risks, manage escalations, and ensure corrective actions are taken
  • Resolve complex issues and find a path forward in difficult situations; make trade-off decisions between short-term and long-term needs and defend those decisions to internal stakeholders
  • Assess project performance through KPIs for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability; develop measurable targets and verifiable milestones
• Budget, Schedule & Contract Management
  • Own project budgets and oversee spend approvals across all assigned projects
  • Lead external partner selection, contract negotiations, and project procurement functions
  • Review, analyze, and approve or challenge cost and time change requests submitted by external project teams
  • Review project requests against business need; provide approvals or recommend alternate solutions
  • Ensure contracts are fit for purpose, cost-effective, and incorporate appropriate service level agreements
• External Partner & Stakeholder Management
  • Align delivery from external project managers, architects, design consultants, general contractors, and subcontractors in line with Amazon priorities
  • Hold external project managers accountable for timely accomplishment of deliverables; provide guidance and escalate as needed
  • Support crucial relationships and lead negotiations of agreements with customers, suppliers, and external partners
  • Collaborate with internal teams and influence them to decouple from dependencies; eliminate risks to innovation or customer satisfaction before they become roadblocks
  • Partner with teams responsible for facility transition, base building management, and turnover documentation
  • Contribute to developing Amazon's internal and external construction networks
• Communication & Reporting
  • Manage construction meetings effectively; drive detailed discussions and achieve high-level alignment and consensus across increasingly diverse stakeholder groups (legal, regulatory, operations, engineering, finance, external industry groups, etc.)
  • Write effective narratives and present complex decisions, trade-offs, and potential solutions to Directors and VPs
  • Communicate budgets, schedules, project status, and priorities clearly to internal teams and external partners
  • Maintain clear, concise, and transparent communication across all project stakeholders
• Process Improvement, Best Practices & People Development
  • Drive continuous improvement and create sustainable, repeatable processes and playbooks for the team and region
  • Drive efficiencies, streamline workflows, and mitigate excess process and risk
  • Learn to force multiply — drive adoption of best practices and elevate the performance of teams and partners
  • Recommend improvements to the way projects are scoped, built, tested, and deployed across the region or organization
  • Actively recruit, mentor, and develop other construction managers within your organization and location

About the role

Each day, you operate as Amazon's senior owner's representative — autonomously driving the safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery of complex construction projects across your region. Your day may include:

• Reviewing design documents and providing strategic direction to engineering and design partners on complex projects
• Leading negotiations with general contractors, developers, or regulatory authorities
• Presenting project status, risks, and trade-off decisions to senior leadership
• Monitoring project performance metrics and driving corrective actions with external partners
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders across operations, equipment, IT, and facilities on project integration and handover planning
• Developing or updating process playbooks based on lessons learned from current projects
• Conducting site visits to verify construction quality, safety compliance, and schedule adherence

About the team

At Amazon, the GES NA D&C team is a diverse group of engineers, construction managers, and preconstruction professionals who deliver the physical infrastructure behind Amazon's logistics network. We are employee owners who take pride in delivering high-quality, innovative facilities — on time and on budget — for our internal customers and the communities we serve. We are committed to being Earth's best employer and to building a more sustainable future through every project we deliver.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, or in a related construction discipline
• 7+ years of project management experience spanning design phase through construction completion and operational handover
• 7+ years of experience negotiating construction, procurement, and/or labor contracts
• 7+ years of proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM), and scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, or similar)
• Position includes travel up to 60% (Nationwide). Travel involves air travel to regional airports and driving to site locations. A valid driver's license is required due to project assignments in areas with limited public transportation and rideshare options.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience communicating complex information and solutions to senior stakeholders and influencing decisions, or experience communicating results to senior leadership
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
• Experience managing complex, large-scale construction projects ($100M+) end-to-end with full budget and design ownership
• Experience across multiple disciplines within the construction industry (e.g., General Contracting, Owner's Representation, Commercial Development, Engineering & Design)
• Demonstrated success leading contract negotiations and managing external partner performance across concurrent projects
• Experience developing and implementing construction processes, playbooks, or best practice frameworks
• Experience mentoring and developing junior construction professionals
• CMIT/CMAA or PMP certification or equivalent

Pay

• USA, GA, Atlanta: $90,300.00 - $158,000.00 USD annually
• USA, IL, Chicago: $90,300.00 - $158,000.00 USD annually
• USA, MA, Boston: $90,300.00 - $158,000.00 USD annually
• USA, NY, New York: $103,800.00 - $181,600.00 USD annually
• USA, TN, Nashville: $81,200.00 - $142,200.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Austin: $90,300.00 - $158,000.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Houston: $90,300.00 - $158,000.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Irving: $90,300.00 - $158,000.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Arlington: $90,300.00 - $158,000.00 USD annually

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support
• Medical Advice Line
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and parental leave

Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Schedule

This role requires 60% regional travel on a yearly basis. When not traveling, you must have availability to work from a corporate office. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of one of the corporate office locations listed. Relocation assistance may be provided.