Description
We are seeking a seasoned professional for a senior-level role leading complex, large-scale construction projects across North America. This position emphasizes strategic planning, team leadership, and program-level direction. The successful candidate will oversee a diverse range of projects including new builds, retrofits, expansions, and program initiatives from site selection through contract execution. Responsibilities encompass all aspects of project delivery, requiring expertise in construction management, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders at senior levels. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to establish project parameters, including scope, budget, and scheduling, while providing strategic direction and effectively managing and communicating potential risks.
As the project manager, you will lead all pre-construction and construction phases, expertly managing planning, design, budgets, and schedules while orchestrating stakeholder collaboration and driving successful project delivery from inception through closeout.
Key job responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Drive strategy and execution for multiple complex initiatives
Develop and implement standardization of processes
Guide program-level decisions affecting multiple sites/projects
Mentor junior PMs and project teams
Project Leadership:
Lead portfolio of complex, high-value projects ($100M+)
Drive scope development with senior stakeholders
Launch new initiatives and lead improvement programs
Direct multiple teams across various locations
Establish and maintain program-level standards
Technical Direction:
Guide system and process improvements
Lead development of technical specifications
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Establish quality control frameworks
Foster innovation in methods and approaches
Stakeholder Management:
Build strategic partnerships with key vendors
Engage with senior internal stakeholders
Develop relationships with key external partners
Lead strategic communications
Shape program standards and direction
Financial Leadership:
Direct program budgets across multiple projects
Lead portfolio-level planning and forecasting
Drive high-level vendor negotiations
Develop risk management strategies
Lead cost optimization initiatives
Requirements:
10+ years of relevant project management experience
Proven track record of project delivery
Demonstrated leadership experience
Strong strategic planning capabilities
Excellence in stakeholder management
50-60% travel requirement
Leadership Competencies:
Strategic thinking and planning
Advanced problem-solving
Team leadership and development
Senior stakeholder management
Program-level decision making
Risk management
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!
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)
401(k) Plan
Basic Qualifications
7+ years of project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications
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Estimating support
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Contract Administration
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Jurisdictional Coordination
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Utility Coordination
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MEP knowledge
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Budget Management
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Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM)
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Sustainable building design
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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $81,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181,600/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. Dependent 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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
