Amazon. com LLC
Logistics
Sr.ConstructionManager
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.
“Sr. Construction Manager at Amazon. com LLC. Skills: Construction management, Project management, Owner's representative, Design and construction. Serve as owner's representative for complex projects. Integrate construction with internal Amazon teams”
What You'll Achieve.
Safe, on-time, in scope, and on-budget delivery
Industry & Context.
Resolve trade-off decisions; Anticipate roadblocks; Manage escalations; Drive corrective actions
60% regional travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, Experience with AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM), Experience with scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, or similar), 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
Nice to Have
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, 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 hiring
What You'll Do.
Serve as owner's representative for complex projects
Integrate construction with internal Amazon teams
Oversee end-to-end project management services
Oversee design services
Oversee external partner performance
Oversee project spend
Lead project procurement functions
Lead external partner selection
Lead contract negotiations
and design consultants
Oversee design and engineering of complex projects
Conduct design evaluations
Conduct conformance reviews
Conduct value engineering
Develop project strategies
Allocate resources to execute strategies
Monitor project performance metrics
Anticipate roadblocks and risks
Drive corrective actions
Resolve make and defend trade-off decisions
Coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
regulatory compliance
Champion Amazon's safety programs
Set standard for safety culture
Achieve high-level alignment and consensus
Write effective narratives
Present complex decisions and trade-offs to Directors and
Drive continuous develop sustainable
repeatable processes and playbooks
Drive adoption of best practices
Elevate performance of teams and partners
Contribute to developing construction networks
Drive autonomous delivery of construction projects
Provide strategic direction to engineering and design partners
Monitor project performance metrics
Drive corrective actions with external partners
Collaborate with internal stakeholders on project integration and
Mentor Construction Managers
Contribute to team development and best practices
Develop or update process playbooks
Verify construction quality
Verify safety compliance
Verify schedule adherence
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Internal stakeholders; External partners; Senior leadership; Directors and VPs; Diverse stakeholder groups
Communication Scope
Present complex decisions; Write effective narratives; Present project status; Present risks; Present trade-off decisions
Process & Methodology
Project management, Design phase management, Construction execution, Operational handover, Budget ownership, Procurement, Contract negotiation, Partner management, Design evaluation, Value engineering, Resource allocation, Risk management, Escalation management, Corrective actions, Trade-off decisions, Permitting, Regulatory compliance, Safety management, Process development, Best practice frameworks
Full Job Description
Amazon's Global Engineering Services (GES) North America Design & Construction team is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to serve as Amazon's senior owner's representative in the delivery of complex built facilities and infrastructure supporting our logistics network. In this role, you will autonomously lead the full construction lifecycle — from design oversight and external partner selection through contract negotiation, construction execution, and operational handover — for complex projects including large-scale new builds, retrofits, and expansions across your assigned region. You will own project budgets, lead design management, select and manage external partners, and drive project procurement — while serving as the senior integrator between construction and the internal Amazon teams responsible for equipping, furnishing, and operating our facilities. Projects include fulfillment centers, sortation centers, delivery stations, and auxiliary buildings, ranging from targeted renovations to large-scale new facility builds. Beyond project delivery, you will contribute to developing Amazon's construction community, drive best practices across the organization, and mentor and develop other construction managers. You will present complex decisions and trade-offs to Directors and VPs, and you will be a key voice in shaping how GES NA Design & Construction delivers for Amazon's customers. This role requires 60% regional travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided. Key job responsibilities • Serve as Amazon's senior owner's representative and primary construction integrator for complex projects across your assigned region • Oversee end-to-end project management services, design services, and external partner performance for complex projects • Own project budgets and oversee spend appro
Applying for this Sr. Construction Manager role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Amazon. com LLC?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.