Construction Manager, Remote to Local Building Solutions and Engineering Team, North America, WW Engineering & Innovation

Amazon; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Construction Manager for the Rapid and Rural Logistics (R2L) team to lead large-scale construction programs from concept to hand-off to Operations. Expect 60% travel and base locations at select corporate facilities across WA, TX, CO, and AZ.

You will collaborate with Real Estate, Operations, Design, Launch, Startup, and Legal to drive schedules, budgets, and permitting while representing Amazon with landlords and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience.
• Experience operating within at least two disciplines within the construction industry.
• Experience in project management in construction and contracts management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the RFP process and vetting qualified contractor proposals, assemble bid submissions and foster the selection of the design build contractors
• Coordinate with the designers, building teams, cost estimators to establish proper project budget, scope and schedule
• Assist in obtaining the information and decisions needed from Amazon which are required to complete the construction drawings
• Manage approvals and permissions needed from the building Landlords
• Act as a facilitator of information required for by internal Amazon functional teams (IT, Safety, Loss Prevention, Food Safety, Operations)
• Perform duties as the primary Amazon representative on permitting required with authorities having jurisdiction
• Monitor and assist with all utility integrations such as phone service, electrical power, water, sewer
• Schedule: monitor site production, determine target milestones, track and communicate progress
• Develop capital appropriation requests and manage fiduciary responsibility for approved budgets
• Site visits to confirm schedule progress and liaise with contractors
• Review contractor buyout, subcontracting, material purchase schedule and long lead orders
• Coordinate with launch/startup teams regarding schedule and turnover to ensure coordination
• Audit contractor punch list progress and manage on behalf of Amazon
• Direct the contractor through turnover and close out process
• Coordinate with property management to transition buildings to care
• Lead continuous improvement and lessons learned to improve standards, reduce costs, expedite timelines

Education

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

Job description

Description

Do you want to be part of an organization that is on the leading edge for operations, supply chain, and fulfillment design? The Rapid and Rural Logistics team is looking for a proven technical leader with extensive experience planning and managing the execution of large scale construction programs. As the R2L (Remote to Local) Construction Manager (CM), you will work with broad set of stakeholders including Real Estate, Operations, Design, Launch, Startup, Delivery Experience, Legal and Retail to take the fulfillment center design from concept through the hand off to Operations. This position requires a firm understanding of engineering, planning, program management, contract administration and operations. Do you want to be part of an organization that is on the leading edge for operations, supply chain, and fulfillment design? The Rapid and Rural Logistics team is looking for a proven technical leader with extensive experience planning and managing the execution of large scale construction programs. As the R2L (Remote to Local) Construction Manager (CM), you will work with broad set of stakeholders including Real Estate, Operations, Design, Launch, Startup, Delivery Experience, Legal and Retail to take the fulfillment center design from concept through the hand off to Operations. This position requires a firm understanding of engineering, planning, program management, contract administration and operations.

Travel required 60%

This position may be based out of any corporate Amazon facility within Washington, Texas, Colorado or Arizona.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead the Request for Proposals (RFP) process and vetting qualified contractor proposals, assemble bid submissions and foster the selection of the design build contractors
• Coordinate with the designers, building teams, cost estimators to establish proper project budget, scope and schedule.
• Assist in obtaining the information and decisions needed from Amazon which are required to complete the construction drawings.
• Manage approvals and permissions needed from the building Landlords
• Act as a facilitator of information required for by internal Amazon functional teams (IT, Safety, Loss Prevention, Food Safety, Operations)
• Perform duties as the primary Amazon representative on permitting required with authorities having jurisdiction
• The Construction Manager will monitor and assist with all utility integrations such as phone service, electrical power, water, sewer
• Schedule: The Construction Manager will be the principle schedule auditor on behalf of Amazon, monitor site production, determine target milestones, track and communicate progress
• Develop capital appropriation requests and manage fiduciary responsibility for approved budgets
• Perform site visits on a periodic basis to confirm schedule progress, attend contractor meetings and act as the single point of contact for Amazon for the general contractor partners
• Review the contractor’s buyout, subcontracting, material purchase schedule and long lead orders.
• Coordinate with the Amazon launch/startup teams regarding schedule and phased area turnover to insure coordination with all stakeholder functions
• Audit the contractors punch list completion progress and manage on behalf of Amazon
• The Construction Manager will direct the contractor through the document turnover and close out process
• Coordinate with Amazon property management to transition the building facilities to their care
• Lead continuous improvement and lessons learned efforts to improve standards, reduce costs and expedite timelines for construction programs

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's project management representative or in other Commercial Development and Construction related disciplines
• 3+ years of project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating within at least two disciplines within the construction industry, such as Contracting, Owners Representation, Architecture, Design and Engineering, Commercial Development, analysis and control of construction costs or similar
• Experience in project management in construction and contracts management

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.

USA, TN, Nashville - 69,700.00 - 122,000.00 USD annually

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

Company

- Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10486718