Manager of Construction Coordination , AMER Construction Programs

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 114,500 - 189,300; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud services provider in Chicago is seeking a Manager of Construction Coordination to lead project execution and contract administration in the AMER Data Center Capacity and Delivery team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of program management experience and 2 years in team management. Responsibilities include managing construction projects, driving strategic improvements, and effective communication across teams. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience and geographic market, plus equity and other benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program or project management experience.
• 2+ years of team management experience.
• Familiar with payment systems and document controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in contract administration tasks.
• Facilitate design releases and provide administrative project support.
• Drive strategic initiatives for construction customers.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Apply program coordination tools to support purchasing.

Skills

Program management

Team management

Communication skills

Process improvements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Finance, Supply Chain or equivalent

Tools

SmartSheets

Asana

Procore

Job description

Manager of Construction Coordination, AMER Construction Programs

Join Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Manager of Construction Coordination in the AMER Data Center Capacity and Delivery (DCCD) team. In this role you will lead a team to execute high-quality contract administration, manage construction projects across the organization, and drive process improvements to deliver safety, security, and capacity at the lowest possible cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of employees in contract administration tasks including diligence, work orders, and change orders.
• Facilitate design releases and provide administrative project support.
• Drive strategic initiatives and process improvements for construction customers across AWS.
• Communicate effectively both written and verbally with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Apply program coordination tools and methodologies to support efficient purchasing across construction disciplines.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of program or project management experience.
• 2+ years of team management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Finance, Supply Chain or equivalent.
• Familiar with payment systems and document controls.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of program or project management experience.
• 5+ years of team management experience.
• Familiar with payment systems and document controls.
• Proficient in project management tooling such as SmartSheets and Asana and creating dashboards and daily reports.
• Experience with Procore, Payee Central, Contract Central.

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This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Compensation: $114,500 – $189,300 per year (depending on geographic market and experience) plus equity, sign‑on, and additional benefits.