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Construction Manager, West Region Design and Construction

Amazon.com Inc
  • Chicago, IL
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Construction Manager, North America Design and Construction, GES Ops Construction - Site

    Basic qualifications

    Bachelor"s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

    5+ years of experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, or in a related construction discipline

    5+ years of project management experience spanning design phase through construction completion and operational handover

    5+ years of experience negotiating construction, procurement, and/or labor contracts

    5+ years of proficiency with AutoCAD and/or BIM, and scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, or similar)

    Position includes travel up to 60%. Travel involves air travel to regional airports and driving to site locations. A valid driver"s license is required due to project assignments in areas with limited public transportation and rideshare options.

    Preferred qualifications

    Experience in General Contracting, Owner"s Representation, Commercial Development, Engineering & Design)

    Demonstrated success communicating project requirements to diverse audiences including senior leadership, public officials, vendors, and operational teams

    Experience in facilities management, including planning, design review, implementation, and project controls

    Experience managing concurrent projects in a program management capacity

    Experience with vendor and contractor/subcontractor negotiation and management skills associated with construction and project execution

    Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

    The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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    Description

    Amazon"s Global Engineering Services (GES) North America Design & Construction team is seeking a Construction Manager to serve as Amazon"s owner"s representative in the delivery of built facilities and infrastructure supporting our logistics network. In this role, you will manage the full construction lifecycle - from design review and contractor procurement through construction execution and operational handover - for new builds, retrofits, expansions, and program initiatives across your assigned region.

    You will be the primary point of interface between Amazon and its external partners, including developers, general contractors, design engineers, and regulatory authorities, while serving as the key integrator between construction and the internal Amazon teams responsible for equipping, furnishing, and operating our facilities. Projects range from targeted renovations to large-scale new facility builds, including fulfillment centers, sortation centers, delivery stations, and auxiliary buildings.

    This role requires strong technical construction expertise, sharp commercial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects independently. You will bring a disciplined approach to safety, budget management, schedule oversight, contract execution, and stakeholder communication - all in service of delivering world-class facilities 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

    Key job responsibilities

    Serve as Amazon"s owner"s representative and primary construction integrator across all assigned projects

    Manage multiple concurrent projects from design phase through construction completion and operational handover

    Conduct detailed reviews of contractor bid packages, budgets, and schedules; identify and resolve discrepancies

    Own comprehensive budget tracking, cashflow forecasting, and cost management

    Negotiate construction, procurement, and labor contracts with developers and general contractors

    Audit contractor performance to ensure skills, competencies, and resources meet project requirements

    Coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for permitting, regulatory compliance, and approvals

    Review construction documents and ongoing work for conformance to Amazon"s building specifications and design standards

    Identify and resolve design conflicts, schedule clashes, and coordination gaps across Amazon execution teams

    Coach and guide project teams - developers, design engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders - throughout the project lifecycle

    Champion Amazon"s safety programs and hold all project stakeholders accountable to a safety-first culture

    Maintain clear, concise, and transparent communication with all internal and external stakeholders

    Assess project performance through KPIs for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability

    Partner with teams responsible for facility transition, base building management, and turnover documentation

    Identify value engineering and design enhancement opportunities in collaboration with internal engineering partners

    • Seek sustainable, environmentally responsible solutions throughout the construction process

    A day in the life

    A day in the life

    Each day, you act as Amazon"s owner on the ground - ensuring the safe, on-time, and on-budget execution of construction projects across your region. Your day may include:

    Coordinating with general contractors on project status, upcoming milestones, and emerging risks

    Reviewing and responding to RFIs, submittals, change order requests, and schedule updates

    Participating in AOC meetings and driving accountability across the project team

    Conducting site visits to verify construction quality and safety compliance

    Updating Amazon"s project management systems with current budget, schedule, and status information

    Collaborating with internal stakeholders on facility readiness, equipment coordination, and operational handover planning

    Reviewing design documents and providing feedback to engineering and design partners

    Amazon Benefits:

    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:

    1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

    2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options

    3. Paid Time Off (PTO)

    4. 401(k) Plan

    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 skill sets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL
    IndustryRetail
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1994
    Websitehttp://Amazon.com/militaryroles

    About Company

    At Amazon, we don’t wait for the next big idea to present itself. We envision the shape of impossible things and then we boldly make them reality. So far, this mindset has helped us achieve some incredible things. Let’s build new systems, challenge the status quo, and design the world we want to live in. We believe the work you do here will be the best work of your life.

    Wherever you are in your career exploration, Amazon likely has an opportunity for you. Our research scientists and engineers shape the future of natural language understanding with Alexa. Fulfillment center associates around the globe send customer orders from our warehouses to doorsteps. Product managers set feature requirements, strategy, and marketing messages for brand new customer experiences. And as we grow, we’ll add jobs that haven’t been invented yet.

    It’s Always Day 1
    At Amazon, it’s always “Day 1.” Now, what does this mean and why does it matter? It means that our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon’s very first day – to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and stay focused on delighting our customers. In our 2016 shareholder letter, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shared his thoughts on how to keep up a Day 1 company mindset. “Staying in Day 1 requires you to experiment patiently, accept failures, plant seeds, protect saplings, and double down when you see customer delight,” he wrote. “A customer-obsessed culture best creates the conditions where all of that can happen.” You can read the full letter here

    Our Leadership Principles
    Our Leadership Principles help us keep a Day 1 mentality. They aren’t just a pretty inspirational wall hanging. Amazonians use them, every day, whether they’re discussing ideas for new projects, deciding on the best solution for a customer’s problem, or interviewing candidates. To read through our Leadership Principles from Customer Obsession to Bias for Action, visit https://www.amazon.jobs/principles

    Skills

    • Auditingunmatched
    • AutoCADunmatched
    • Bid Packagesunmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Business Skillsunmatched
    • Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Designunmatched
    • Construction Document Setunmatched
    • Construction Engineeringunmatched
    • Construction Managementunmatched
    • Construction Projectsunmatched
    • Construction Safetyunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Cost Forecastingunmatched
    • Design Documentunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Facilities Managementunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Microsoft Projectunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Network Supportunmatched
    • Operations Planningunmatched
    • Order/Customer Fulfillmentunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Primaveraunmatched
    • Project Controlunmatched
    • Project Designunmatched
    • Project Evaluationunmatched
    • Project Executionunmatched
    • Project Lifecycleunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Property Managementunmatched
    • Public Transportunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Retrofitunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Sustainabilityunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Value Engineeringunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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