Description
Come build for Amazon! Amazon opened its remote doors in 1995 and strives to be the world's most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online. That customer experience is built on a foundation of innovative and highly technical Fulfillment Centers around the globe. This construction role will build and improve the physical infrastructure of Amazon's online fulfillment business.
The North American Construction team is looking for an experienced Construction Manager who will be responsible for construction of new Fulfillment Centers in entire US as well as renovations & tenant improvements at existing Fulfillment Centers. The Construction Manager will serve as Amazon's representative and direct point of interface with Developers and General Contractors, as well as the primary integrator between construction and other Amazon stakeholders responsible for equipping, furnishing, and operating Fulfillment Centers.
This opportunity combines construction engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract management. This is a remote role with frequent travel to job sites in the entire US.
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
Responsible for project management on new construction and additional capacity improvements within existing North America Fulfillment Centers, Delivery Stations, or Sort Centers
Support construction scope review and development with internal technical teams and operational customers to facilitate engineering and design efforts on new and remodel projects
Responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously, from relatively small renovations to large-sized ($100M+) new facilities
Work independently in the assigned regional area with minimal direction from leadership
Prepare reports, specifications, technical analysis to fully define the design requirements, equipment and services required on capacity expansion and remodel projects
Provide technical direction concerning engineering design / AutoCAD, building design, layouts, build details, schedules and materials in accordance with North American Customer Fulfillment (NACF) design parameters
Survey facilities, develop and document procedures to audit the facility, provide evaluations and analysis, and recommend solutions to facility infrastructure, safety and security problems involving facilities and people
Negotiate contracts and contract changes with developers and General Contractors, and present formal documentation for approval when required
Ensure that contracts are fit for purpose, cost effective, and incorporate appropriate Service Level Agreements
Provide overall site management, coordination, planning, specification of business proposals, and coordination of subcontractors
Facilitate and team with others on due diligence evaluation of new opportunities
Assess project performance through Key Performance Indicators for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability
Partner with teams tasked with transition of base building management and oversight of all turnover documentation
Coach and guide all project teams (developers, design engineers, general contractors, sub-contractors, internal stakeholders) throughout the full project lifecycle
Ensure that contracted resources deliver work to meet duration and quality targets, addressing and ensuring the correction of under-performance issues
Audit contractors to check that the skills and competencies of contract labor are appropriate to need and they are fit to undertake the work on which they will be deployed
Inform developers and contractors of projected changes in resource or work demand so that they can take appropriate action
Identify and resolve clashes, design misses, and schedule conflicts with other Amazon execution teams
Establish and operate the information systems necessary for effective scheduling and recording of contract work
Review of designs and ongoing construction for conformance to current building specifications
Provide critical review of current design standards to identify value engineering and design enhancement opportunities to be considered by internal engineering and schematic design partners
Comprehensive budget tracking, forecasting, and management of assigned expansion, remodel, and new build projects
Receipt, review, and analysis of all proposed cost and time change requests as presented by external project teams
Review and guide internally requested changes for validity, impact, and ensure timely and cost sensitive incorporation once approved
Lead or assist in negotiations with appropriate regulatory bodies and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) entities as required
Positive, clear, concise, and transparent cross team communication for all aspects of project delivery
Be available during core working hours
A day in the life
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
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 skillets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's project management representative or in other Commercial Development and Construction related disciplines
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in facilities management
Experience in project management from design phase through implementation and operation
7+ years of experience as an engineer and senior construction manager
Experience negotiating construction, procurement and labor contracts
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 .
USA, MA, Boston - 77,400.00 - 135,400.00 USD annually
