Construction Manager, North America Construction Manager

Amazon Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 77,400 - 155,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Construction Manager for its Global Engineering Services in San Francisco, California. The successful candidate will oversee construction projects, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with specifications across various facilities. This role requires significant technical expertise and project management experience, along with proficiency in tools like AutoCAD, BIM, and scheduling software. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage multiple projects are essential. Comprehensive benefits and relocation assistance may be provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Construction Manager or in a related construction discipline.
• 5+ years of project management experience from design to operational handover.
• Experience negotiating construction, procurement, and labor contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent construction projects from design through completion.
• Conduct reviews of contractor bid packages and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with Amazon's building specifications.

Skills

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Project management

Negotiation skills

Education

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

Tools

BIM

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Job ID: 10404657 | Amazon.com Services LLC

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.

You will be the primary point of interface between Amazon and its external partners, including developers, general contractors, design engineers, and regulatory authorities, while serving as the key integrator between construction and the internal Amazon teams responsible for equipping, furnishing, and operating our facilities. Projects range from targeted renovations to large‑scale new facility builds, including fulfillment centers, sortation centers, delivery stations, and auxiliary buildings.

This role requires strong technical construction expertise, sharp commercial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects independently. You will bring a disciplined approach to safety, budget management, schedule oversight, contract execution, and stakeholder communication — all in service of delivering world‑class facilities for Amazon’s customers.

This role requires 60% regional travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.

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

Each day, you act as Amazon’s owner on the ground — ensuring the safe, on‑time, and on‑budget execution of construction projects across your region. Your day may include:

• 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Experience with vendor and contractor/subcontractor negotiation and management skills associated with construction and project execution

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: USD 77,400.00 – 155,800.00 annually, depending on location. Packages include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life and AD&D insurance, optional supplemental life plans, Employee Assistance Program, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

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