As the TES Construction Manager, you are a customer obsessed leader in the
Amazon construction
process. In this role, you play an integral part in the implementation of the
facility network infrastructure;
including sortation centers, delivery stations, and auxiliary buildings that
support those facilities. The
construction projects include new builds, retrofits, and expansions. You are
required to perform detailed
deep dive reviews of job budgets and schedules to identify and resolve any
discrepancies, including
information in contractor bid packages. You will partner with internal customers
and external
stakeholders to earn their trust and engage as a team to deliver results. You
must ensure information is
communicated to internal and external stakeholders in an effective and timely
manner. Some key
competencies of this position include; insist on the highest standards, ensure
contracted resources deliver
work that meets duration and quality targets, coach developers, design
engineers, contractors during the
project duration, seek better ways to serve Amazon customers, influence internal
stakeholders while
holding them accountable for their actions, ensure all internal and external
team members maintain
proposed schedules and budgets, help to invent and simplify innovative solutions
that allow for improved
processes and results, while working on multiple projects in various locations.
This opportunity combines
construction, engineering, planning, project management, facilities management,
and contract
management. The TES Construction Manager position includes approximately 60%
travel in North
America
Key job responsibilities
Supervise the implementation and management of Amazon’s safety programs and
standards with
the entire internal and external project team
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ensure that the skills and competencies of contract labor are appropriate to
need and fit to
undertake the work
• Operate independently in the assigned role and region; interacting with
leadership and
stakeholders to resolve issues
• Comprehensive budget and schedule tracking and cashflow forecasting.
• Identify and solve for factors that may impede a successful project hand-over
to Amazon
stakeholders while striving for frugality and accomplishing more with less
• Interface and coordinate with the authorities that have jurisdiction (AHJ) on
projects to maintain
regulatory compliance and seamless job execution
• Advise on the impact of changes in schedule, costs, and permitting.
• Maintain internal and external stakeholders up-to-date on pertinent
information through
comprehensive and timely written and oral communication
A day in the life
Each day you will act as an owner at TES to ensure the safe, on-time and
in-budget execution of Amazon
construction projects. Daily tasks may be comprised of:
• Site management: coordination with contractors on projected changes and
project status
• Ensure contractors are meeting contractual obligations
• Seek sustainable, environmentally-friendly solutions throughout the
construction process while
implementing Amazon’s environmentally friendly building practices
• Utilize Amazon information systems to record and update schedule, budget, and
other key
developments
• Negotiate contract terms with vendors while driving partners to meet or exceed
agreed-to
schedules and budgets
• Participate in weekly Architect, Owner, and Contractor (AOC) meetings and
provide input on root
causes and corrective actions
About the team
At Amazon, we are all Employee Owners who leverage unique opportunities through
design review,
construction bidding, construction execution, and final hand-off to our
customers. We are a diverse,
upbeat, creative, team of engineers and managers working to develop the
innovative physical assets our
Customers expect and striving to be the Earth’s best employer
