Construction Manager, North America Construction Manager

Amazon; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Amazon's Global Engineering Services (GES) North America Design & Construction team seeks a Construction Manager to act as owner’s representative for facilities and infrastructure supporting the logistics network. You will lead the full construction lifecycle from design review to handover across multiple projects in your region.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and contracts, coordinate with AHJs, review documents, and drive safe, compliant execution while guiding cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proficiency with AutoCAD and/or BIM, and scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, or similar).
• 5+ years of experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, or in a related construction discipline.
• 5+ years of project management experience spanning design phase through construction completion and operational handover.
• 5+ years of experience negotiating construction, procurement, and/or labor contracts.
• Travel up to 60% with valid driver's license and access to regional airports and sites.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Amazon's owner's representative and primary construction integrator across all assigned projects.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects from design phase through construction completion and operational handover.
• Conduct detailed reviews of contractor bid packages, budgets, and schedules; identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Own comprehensive budget tracking, cashflow forecasting, and cost management.
• Negotiate construction, procurement, and labor contracts with developers and general contractors.
• Audit contractor performance to ensure skills, competencies, and resources meet project requirements.
• Coordinate with AHJ for permitting, regulatory compliance, and approvals.
• Review construction documents and ongoing work for conformance to Amazon's building specifications and design standards.
• Identify and resolve design conflicts, schedule clashes, and coordination gaps across Amazon execution teams.
• Coach and guide project teams — developers, design engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Champion safety programs and uphold a safety-first culture.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders.
• Assess project performance via KPIs for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability.
• Partner with facility transition teams for turnover documentation.
• Identify value engineering opportunities with internal engineering partners.
• Seek sustainable, environmentally responsible solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Negotiation

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Primavera

MS Project

Construction management software

Job description

Amazon's Global Engineering Services (GES) North America Design & Construction team is seeking a Construction Manager to serve as Amazon's owner's representative in the delivery of built facilities and infrastructure supporting our logistics network. In this role, you will manage the full construction lifecycle — from design review and contractor procurement through construction execution and operational handover — for new builds, retrofits, expansions, and program initiatives across your assigned region.

Key job responsibilities

• Serve as Amazon's owner's representative and primary construction integrator across all assigned projects
• Manage multiple concurrent projects from design phase through construction completion and operational handover
• Conduct detailed reviews of contractor bid packages, budgets, and schedules; identify and resolve discrepancies
• Own comprehensive budget tracking, cashflow forecasting, and cost management
• Negotiate construction, procurement, and labor contracts with developers and general contractors
• Audit contractor performance to ensure skills, competencies, and resources meet project requirements
• Coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for permitting, regulatory compliance, and approvals
• Review construction documents and ongoing work for conformance to Amazon's building specifications and design standards
• Identify and resolve design conflicts, schedule clashes, and coordination gaps across Amazon execution teams
• Coach and guide project teams — developers, design engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders — throughout the project lifecycle
• Champion Amazon's safety programs and hold all project parties accountable to a safety-first culture
• Maintain clear, concise, and transparent communication with all internal and external stakeholders
• Assess project performance through KPIs for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability
• Partner with teams responsible for facility transition, base building management, and turnover documentation
• Identify value engineering and design enhancement opportunities in collaboration with internal engineering partners
• Seek sustainable, environmentally responsible solutions throughout the construction process

A day in the life

• Coordinating with general contractors on project status, upcoming milestones, and emerging risks
• Reviewing and responding to RFIs, submittals, change order requests, and schedule updates
• Participating in AOC meetings and driving accountability across the project team
• Conducting site visits to verify construction quality and safety compliance
• Updating Amazon's project management systems with current budget, schedule, and status information
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders on facility readiness, equipment coordination, and operational handover planning
• Reviewing design documents and providing feedback to engineering and design partners

Amazon Benefits

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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of proficiency with AutoCAD and/or BIM, and scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, or similar)
• 5+ years of experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, or in a related construction discipline
• 5+ years of project management experience spanning design phase through construction completion and operational handover
• 5+ years of experience negotiating construction, procurement, and/or labor contracts
• Position includes travel up to 60%. Travel involves air travel to regional airports and driving to site locations. A valid driver's license is required due to project assignments in areas with limited public transportation and rideshare options.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with vendor and contractor/subcontractor negotiation and management skills associated with construction and project execution
• Experience in General Contracting, Owner's Representation, Commercial Development, Engineering & Design)
• Demonstrated success communicating project requirements to diverse audiences including senior leadership, public officials, vendors, and operational teams
• Experience in facilities management, including planning, design review, implementation, and project controls
• Experience managing concurrent projects in a program management capacity

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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, AZ, Tempe - 77,400.00 - 135,400.00 USD annually

USA, CA, San Francisco - 89,000.00 - 155,800.00 USD annually

USA, CA, Santa Monica - 77,400.00 - 135,400.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Bellevue - 82,700.00 - 135,400.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10464010