Come build for Amazon! Amazon's renowned 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
(FCs) in the US as well as renovations & tenant improvements at existing FCs.
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 our FCs.
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for project management over new construction of Fulfillment
Centers throughout the US as well as renovations and capacity improvements
within existing facilities
- 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
- The role is remote and will include upwards of 60% travel regionally, with the
potential of traveling to all North America locations based on the business
needs
A day in the life
Benefits Summary:
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 skillsets. 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 Engineering, Construction
Management or comparable field
- 5+ years in commercial or industrial construction as an Engineer, Construction
Manager, General Contractor PM, Owner’s Representative, Commercial Developer, or
similar construction-related disciplines
- 5+ more years Project Management experience
- 5 + more years negotiating construction, procurement and labor contracts
Preferred Qualifications: - Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction
Management
- Demonstrated skill in written & oral communication to technical and
non-technical stakeholders.
- Specific experience in construction or renovation of commercial warehouse
facilities or fulfillment centers
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
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