Amazon. com LLC

Logistics

Sr.ConstructionManager

$81–142k Nashville, Tennessee, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Logistics
Problems you'll solve

Resolve trade-off decisions; Anticipate roadblocks; Manage escalations; Drive corrective actions

Eligibility Requirements

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

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