Job Title: Construction Manager
Job Description
The Construction Manager oversees new builds, renovations, and expansions of fulfillment centers across the United States, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with design and compliance standards. This role leads preconstruction management for retrofit, expansion, and industrial building initiatives, coordinating design, schedule, budgeting, and risk mitigation while collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders. The Construction Manager sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors progress, and prepares clear status reports for leadership, relying on extensive construction and project management experience to plan and accomplish complex goals.
Need people who can handle five 10 million dollar projects at once.
Responsibilities
Lead preconstruction management activities for retrofit, expansion, and industrial building projects and programs, from initial concept through construction handoff.
Obtain and document all project specifics from site selection and transaction management, researching and compiling all available site information.
Coordinate all engineering and architectural specifications for each building @type, including internal composite coordination, site surveys, existing drawings, and site visits.
Manage coordination related to transportation and traffic control, internal business requirements, and specific line-of-business standards for each site.
Coordinate initial architectural design efforts and oversee permit submittals as required for each project.
Develop and provide supporting documents for lease execution, including site plans, work letters, schedules, phasing plans, and related materials.
Create initial construction schedules and define construction sequences, including phasing plans when necessary to support complex projects.
Prepare construction cost estimates for capital requests and other planning efforts, ensuring accurate budgeting and financial forecasting.
Manage due diligence activities, including utilities and other critical coordination efforts prior to construction handoff.
Provide complete and accurate documentation for construction handoff, ensuring all materials are uploaded to Procore and other designated repositories.
Compile and maintain documentation such as contacts, drawings, permit status, lease language and exhibits, capital request breakdowns, and any landlord contributions or reimbursements.
Maintain a comprehensive repository of all preconstruction work products by site to support future reference and program-level oversight.
Set project deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress for projects and programs.
Ensure compliance with design criteria, spending policies, and transaction policies while influencing and aligning cross-functional stakeholders.
Prepare clear and concise reports for upper management regarding the status of projects and programs.
Lead and direct the work of others, providing guidance and oversight to project teams and external partners.
Apply creativity and sound judgment to resolve complex design, construction, and coordination challenges across multiple concurrent projects.
Support program management of concurrent projects, ensuring consistent standards, documentation, and execution across the portfolio.
Essential Skills
Bachelors degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a comparable field.
At least 7 years of experience in a related discipline such as Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
At least 7 years of project management experience spanning the design phase through implementation and operation.
At least 7 years of experience negotiating construction, procurement, and labor contracts.
Strong construction management and site development experience, including management of industrial or commercial building projects.
Proficiency in project management and project coordination for complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Familiarity with AutoCAD and Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools.
Experience using scheduling software such as Primavera, Microsoft Project, or similar tools.
Ability to manage Requests for Information (RFIs) and related construction documentation processes.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional partners.
Experience reviewing and managing construction and procurement contracts.
Demonstrated ability to communicate project requirements effectively to diverse audiences.
Experience in facilities management or similar roles, including planning, design review, implementation, and project control for new structures and existing buildings.
Experience in program management of concurrent construction or development projects.
Project Management accreditation such as PMP® or a similar credential.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in at least two disciplines within the construction industry, such as general contracting, owners representation, commercial development, engineering and design, or similar areas.
Success in coordinating and integrating architectural and engineering specifications for complex building @types.
Experience developing construction schedules, phasing plans, and capital cost estimates for large-scale projects.
Experience with parking lot design and construction is desirable.
Ability to rely on extensive experience and sound judgment to plan and accomplish strategic goals.
Demonstrated capability to lead and direct the work of others in a collaborative project environment.
Comfort working with a wide degree of creativity and latitude in solving design and construction challenges.
Work Environment
This role operates in a fully remote work environment with approximately 20% travel to project sites and partner locations across the United States. Work is primarily conducted using digital collaboration tools and construction management platforms such as Procore, along with design and scheduling software including AutoCAD, BIM, Primavera, and Microsoft Project. The position involves frequent coordination with internal teams and external partners, requiring clear communication and organized documentation in a virtual setting. Standard business attire is expected when visiting sites or attending in-person meetings, while remote work allows for typical professional home-office dress.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $68.00 - $68.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
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