Construction Manager, AMZL Midwest Region (Fulfillment & Operations)

Amazon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,400 - 135,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.

Maternity and Parental Leave Options.

Paid Time Off (PTO).

401(k) Plan.

Health insurance, including Rx, life &

Employee Assistance Program and mental

Parental leave and adoption/surrogacy

401(k) matching.

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Construction Manager in the AMZL Midwest Region to lead project management of industrial development, from site selection through contract execution. You will oversee construction of new facilities and renovation/tenant improvements across the US, coordinating with operations teams and internal stakeholders.

The role requires reviewing schedules, costs, permits, and quality, managing budgets up to $100M+, and mentoring project teams, contractors, and engineers to meet safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 7+ years of project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience.
• 1+ years of facilities management experience.
• Experience with vendor and contractor/subcontractor negotiation and management.
• 7+ years of experience as an engineer and senior construction manager.

Responsibilities

• Project manage new construction, renovations, and capacity improvements across the US.
• Advise on impacts of schedule, cost, and permitting changes.
• Support scope review and development with internal technical teams to facilitate engineering and design for new and remodel projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, from small renovations to $100M+ new facilities.
• Work independently within the assigned regional area with minimal direction from leadership.
• Prepare reports, specifications, and technical analyses to define design requirements, equipment, and services.
• Provide technical direction for engineering design, AutoCAD, building layouts, build details, schedules, and materials.
• Survey facilities, develop audit procedures, evaluate and recommend solutions for infrastructure, safety, and security problems.
• Negotiate contracts and changes with developers and general contractors; present formal documentation for approval.
• Ensure contracts are fit for purpose, cost‑effective, and include appropriate service level agreements.
• Provide overall site management, coordination, planning, and specification of business proposals and subcontractors.
• Facilitate due diligence for new opportunities.
• Assess project performance through KPIs for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability.
• Partner with teams on transition of base building management and oversight of turnover documentation.
• Coach and guide all project teams (developers, design engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, internal stakeholders).
• Ensure contracted resources meet duration and quality targets; address under‑performance.
• Audit contractors to verify skill and competency levels.
• Inform developers and contractors of projected changes in resource or work demand.
• Identify and resolve clashes, design misses, and schedule conflicts with Amazon execution teams.
• Establish and operate information systems for effective scheduling and contract work recording.
• Review designs and construction for conformance to building specifications.
• Provide critical review of current design standards and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Manage comprehensive budget tracking, forecasting, and management of expansion, remodel, and new build projects.
• Review cost and time change requests from external project teams.
• Guide internal change requests for validity, impact, and timely incorporation.
• Lead or assist in negotiations with regulatory bodies and authority having jurisdiction.
• Maintain clear, concise, and transparent cross‑team communication for all project delivery aspects.

Skills

Project management

Real estate development

Architecture/design

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Construction Manager, AMZL Midwest Region

Job ID: 3177586 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon is looking for a Construction Manager responsible for project management of industrial development, including new builds, retrofits, expansion, and program initiatives from site selection through contract execution. The role involves overseeing construction of new facilities and renovation/tenant improvements across the US, managing facility network infrastructure, and integrating construction with Amazon’s operational teams.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Project manage new construction, renovations, and capacity improvements across the US.
• Advise on impacts of schedule, cost, and permitting changes.
• Support scope review and development with internal technical teams to facilitate engineering and design for new and remodel projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, from small renovations to $100M+ new facilities.
• Work independently within the assigned regional area with minimal direction from leadership.
• Prepare reports, specifications, and technical analyses to define design requirements, equipment, and services.
• Provide technical direction for engineering design, AutoCAD, building layouts, build details, schedules, and materials.
• Survey facilities, develop audit procedures, evaluate and recommend solutions for infrastructure, safety, and security problems.
• Negotiate contracts and changes with developers and general contractors; present formal documentation for approval.
• Ensure contracts are fit for purpose, cost‑effective, and include appropriate service level agreements.
• Provide overall site management, coordination, planning, and specification of business proposals and subcontractors.
• Facilitate due diligence for new opportunities.
• Assess project performance through KPIs for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability.
• Partner with teams on transition of base building management and oversight of turnover documentation.
• Coach and guide all project teams (developers, design engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, internal stakeholders).
• Ensure contracted resources meet duration and quality targets; address under‑performance.
• Audit contractors to verify skill and competency levels.
• Inform developers and contractors of projected changes in resource or work demand.
• Identify and resolve clashes, design misses, and schedule conflicts with Amazon execution teams.
• Establish and operate information systems for effective scheduling and contract work recording.
• Review designs and construction for conformance to building specifications.
• Provide critical review of current design standards and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Manage comprehensive budget tracking, forecasting, and management of expansion, remodel, and new build projects.
• Review cost and time change requests from external project teams.
• Guide internal change requests for validity, impact, and timely incorporation.
• Lead or assist in negotiations with regulatory bodies and authority having jurisdiction.
• Maintain clear, concise, and transparent cross‑team communication for all project delivery aspects.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 7+ years of project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of facilities management experience.
• Experience in project management from design phase through implementation and operation.
• Experience with vendor and contractor/subcontractor negotiation and management.
• 7+ years of experience as an engineer and senior construction manager.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401(k) Plan.
• Health insurance, including prescription coverage, basic life & AD&D, supplemental plans, and flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health support.
• Parental leave and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

USA, IL, Chicago – 77,400.00 – 135,400.00 USD annually