Construction Manager, GES Southwest Design

Construction Manager, GES Southwest Design & Construction Job ID: | Amazon.com Services LLC 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 North American Design and Construction team is looking for an experienced Construction Manager that will be a key part of the Operations team. This includes responsibility for project managing new building planning, design, and construction, including the extension of existing facilities and any new sites. The Construction Manager will play an integral role in the development and implementation of the North American facility network infrastructure, analyzing and evaluating different facility scenarios and build‑out designs, and supporting the standardization of technical and facility‑related processes and systems. This opportunity combines construction engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract management. It requires a person who can demonstrate proven ability in the planning and design, and project management/control of new and the enhancement of existing facility buildings. Responsibilities Oversee construction engineering, planning, and design for the North American facility network infrastructure and other new or expansion projects. Provide project support on new fulfillment network buildings and additional capacity requirements within existing North America Fulfillment Centers, Delivery Stations, or Sort Centers. Lead construction scope review and development with internal operational customers, and facilitate engineering and design efforts on new and remodel projects. Oversee and facilitate execution of expansion, tenant improvement (TI), and engineering deployment for new facilities within the fulfillment network. Provide technical direction in accordance with North American Customer Fulfillment (NACF) design parameters. Negotiate terms of contracts with General Contractors and trade contractors, ensuring that contracts are fit for purpose, cost‑effective, and incorporate appropriate Service Level Agreements. Provide overall site management, coordination, planning, and coordination of subcontractors. Facilitate and work with other internal stakeholders regarding engineering build‑outs, IT readiness, and turnover to operational groups. Partner with teams tasked with transition of base building management and oversight of all turnover documentation. Coach and guide all project teams—developers, design engineers, general contractors, sub‑contractors, internal stakeholders—throughout the full project lifecycle. Ensure that contracted resources deliver work to meet duration and quality targets, addressing and correcting under‑performance issues. Audit contractors to confirm that the skills and competencies of contract labor are appropriate and that they are fit to undertake the work they are deployed for. Inform contractors of projected changes in resource or work demand so they can take appropriate action. Learn and utilize information systems necessary for effective scheduling and recording of contract work. Support contractors’ work and help them achieve higher performance levels. Oversee more than one project in various locations simultaneously. Review designs for conformance to current building specifications. Comprehensive budget tracking, forecasting, and management of assigned expansion, remodel, and new build projects. Receive, review, and analyze all proposed cost and time change requests as presented by external project teams. Review and guide internally requested changes for validity, impact, and ensure timely and cost‑sensitive incorporation once approved. Lead and/or assist in negotiations with appropriate authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) entities as required. Maintain positive, clear, concise, and transparent cross‑team communication for all aspects of project delivery. Travel up to 60% of the time to all North America locations. Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full‑time employees include: medical, dental, and vision coverage; maternity and parental leave options; paid time off (PTO); and a 401(k) plan. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. 5+ years of construction or project management experience. 5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience. 4+ years of multi‑million dollar contract negotiation experience. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Experience communicating with customers, technical, regulatory, business teams, and management to collect requirements, describe product features, and technical designs. Experience in construction or project management. Experience in facilities management. 5+ years of design, construction or program management in mission‑critical facilities. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit for more information. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The Colorado base pay for this position ranges from $77,400/year up to $135,400/year. The National base pay for this position ranges from $69,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $155,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. A day in the life If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we’d still love to hear from you At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply #J-18808-Ljbffr