Construction Manager, North America Construction Manager, Design and Construction, North Americ[...]

Amazon; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on payments

RSUs

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Construction Manager with extensive experience to serve as an owner's representative for the North America Design & Construction team. The role covers design review through handover across new builds, retrofits, expansions, and program initiatives in the Nashville region.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction/PM, expert knowledge of AutoCAD/BIM and scheduling tools, and a willingness to travel up to 60%. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits and RSUs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as owner's representative and primary construction integrator across all assigned projects.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects from design through handover.
• Audit contractor bids, budgets, and schedules; resolve discrepancies.
• Own budget tracking, cashflow forecasting, and cost management.
• Negotiate contracts with developers and general contractors.
• Audit contractor performance and compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with AHJ for permitting and approvals.
• Review documents for conformance to standards; resolve design conflicts.
• Coach project teams throughout the lifecycle.
• Champion safety programs and maintain safety-first culture.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders.
• Assess project performance via KPIs for safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Support facility transition and turnover documentation.
• Identify value engineering opportunities with engineering partners.
• Seek sustainable, environmentally responsible solutions.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Primavera

MS Project

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 teams 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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 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
• 5+ years of proficiency with AutoCAD and/or BIM, and scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, or similar)
• 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 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

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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.

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Company

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