Construction Manager, Construction Team

Job Overview Amazon opened its virtual doors in 1995 and strives to be the world's most customer‐centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online. The successful candidate will be a key part of the Engineering Team and will be responsible for project and construction management of industrial development, including new builds, retrofits, expansion, and program initiatives from site selection through contract execution. Key Job Responsibilities Project management over new construction of Fulfillment Centers throughout the AMET region as well as renovations and capacity improvements within existing facilities. Advise on the impact of changes in schedule, costs, and permitting. Support construction scope review and development with internal technical teams and operational customers to facilitate engineering and design efforts on new and remodel projects. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, from relatively small renovations to large‐sized ($100M) new facilities. Work independently in the assigned regional area with minimal direction from leadership. Prepare reports, specifications, technical analysis to define design requirements, equipment and services required on capacity expansion and remodel projects. Negotiate contracts and contract changes with developers and General Contractors, and present formal documentation for approval when required. Provide overall site management, coordination, planning, specification of business proposals, and coordination of subcontractors. Assess project performance through Key Performance Indicators for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability. Partner with teams tasked with transition of base building management and oversight of all turnover documentation. Review designs and ongoing construction for conformance to current building specifications. Provide critical review of current design standards to identify value engineering and design enhancement opportunities. Receipt, review, and analysis of all proposed cost and time change requests as presented by external project teams. Lead or assist in negotiations with appropriate regulatory bodies and Authority Having Jurisdiction entities as required. Maintain positive, clear, concise, and transparent cross‐team communication for all aspects of project delivery. A Day in the Life Each day you will represent Amazon GES in ensuring the successful delivery of Amazon construction projects while strategically improving its processes, health & safety, and sustainability performance. You will lead and mentor large cross‐functional teams as an expert resource to complete construction projects. You will be the subject matter expert in your engineering field providing clear guidance regarding technical solutions, their cost impact, and risk imposed on the project's safety and delivery. Daily tasks may comprise site validation, due diligence, risk analysis, design management, contract and cost negotiations, and stakeholder management. About the Team We are a diverse, upbeat, creative, and passionate team of designers, engineers, project and construction managers. We are owners of our scope and results oriented. We are empowered to adapt our timeline to our personal needs if needed for a better work/life balance. D&C GES Values SAFETY FIRST – continuously seek improvement and innovation in safety, raising the bar above industry norms and setting a new global standard. PEOPLE OBSESSION – promote diversity, lead by example, and work together to achieve more. CHALLENGE THE NORM – try new methods of working, and make a safer and more sustainable environment. MAKE AN IMPACT – leverage efficient time management to ensure capacity for high quality execution alongside innovation and thinking big. TRUST – build trust with our customer, making ambitious but realistic commitments. Basic Qualifications 0 to 2 years of project supervision, real estate development, architecture/design, and construction experience civil engineering; Bachelor's degree. Preferred Qualifications Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree. Fluency in French, Polish, Arabic, Turkish, Afrikaans, Zulu, or Portuguese. Equal Opportunity Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Disability Accommodations If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit for more information. J-18808-Ljbffr