Senior Construction Project Manger, Engineering (GES)

Amazon • Bellevue, WA • 3h ago

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.

This role requires up to 60% 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

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

Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions, or experience in quantitative role (engineering, process re-engineering, quality assurance)

3+ years of contracts management experience

6+ months of project coordination experience

5+ years of construction management of large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) plants experience

Experience in creating and managing budgets

Experience with AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM), as well as scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, or similar)

Jurisdictional Coordination

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.

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.

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.

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