Amazon.com Services LLC
Construction
PrincipalTechnicalBusinessDeveloper
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“Principal Technical Business Developer at Amazon.com Services LLC. Skills: Construction procurement, Commercial management, Supplier performance. Oversee commercial performance of general contractor and subcontractors. Ensure adherence to contract terms, project milestones, quality”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure deliverables meet quality, cost, and schedule requirements; Accelerate project delivery, innovation, and performance; Optimize cost efficiency; Advance technical capabilities
Industry & Context.
Claims resolution; Risk management
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, 12+ years of experience in construction supply chain, construction procurement, or commercial management, Experience overseeing general contractor and subcontractor performance across on projects valued at $100M+, Experience leading contract negotiations, change order management, and claims resolution for complex programs, Experience with subcontractor prequalification, bid leveling, and scope validation across multiple trades, Technical background or demonstrated experience in automation, construction technology, or new project introduction
Nice to Have
MBA or advanced degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, Experience in automation, high-tech or related environments, Experience with systems design coordination, commissioning processes, and utility procurement, Knowledge of local and applicable codes and regulations, permitting processes, and safety requirements, Experience managing significant budgets with demonstrated cost control and value engineering results, Leadership experience managing or mentoring cross-functional teams in a technical project delivery environment, Proven ability to influence at senior leadership levels on strategic procurement and investment decisions
What You'll Do.
Oversee commercial performance of general contractor and subcontractors
Ensure adherence to contract terms
Lead construction procurement activities
Define and implement sourcing approaches
Own contract administration for all related agreements
Review payment applications
Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships
Establish and manage GC and subcontractor performance programs
Develop comprehensive risk management frameworks
Identify and escalate risks proactively
Develop and own procurement playbook
Develop standard operating procedures
Develop commercial governance frameworks
Mentor and guide procurement team members
Align procurement timelines with milestones
Influence senior leadership on strategic direction
Influence investment decisions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner cross-functionally; Work with supply chain
Process & Methodology
Project delivery
Full Job Description
As a Principal Technical Business Developer, you will serve as the senior individual contributor and subject matter expert responsible for general contractor and subcontractor commercial performance across all scopes. You will own the commercial relationship with the general contractor, manage subcontractor procurement and performance, and ensure deliverables meet quality, cost, and schedule requirements. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, you will be the procurement and commercial authority on all related contracts, change orders, and claims. You will partner closely with teams across the organization to drive accountability across the supply chain and throughout the process. You will influence senior leadership on strategic direction and investment decisions related to construction procurement. Key job responsibilities - You will oversee the commercial performance of the general contractor and all subcontractors across multiple project portfolios, ensuring adherence to contract terms, project milestones, quality standards, and budget targets throughout the project’s lifecycle. - You will lead construction procurement activities, including subcontractor prequalification, bid leveling, scope validation, and award recommendations for particular trades. Define and implement sourcing approaches that optimize cost efficiency while advancing technical capabilities. - You will own contract administration for all related agreements, including GC and subcontractor contracts, change order management, claims resolution, payment application review and more — ensuring terms protect Amazon's interests and align with project delivery objectives. - You will build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships with general contractors and subcontractors to accelerate project delivery, innovation, and performance. Establish and manage GC and subcontractor performance programs, including schedule tracking, quality scorecards, safety compliance reviews, and regular progress meet
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