Owner's Rep: Construction & Design Manager

Amazon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs/Stock options

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Construction Manager within Global Engineering Services, NA Design & Construction, to lead construction projects for Amazon’s logistics facilities. You will act as the owner's representative from design through handover, coordinating with developers, GC teams, engineers, and AHJs.

You will manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and supplier relationships, with about 60% travel across the NA region and time in corporate offices when not traveling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management within construction.
• 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% (Nationwide).

Responsibilities

• Own comprehensive budget tracking, cashflow forecasting, and cost management across assigned projects.
• Review, analyze, and respond to all proposed cost and time change requests submitted by external project teams.
• Negotiate construction, procurement, and labor contracts with developers and general contractors; present formal documentation for approval when required.
• Ensure contracts are fit for purpose, cost-effective, and incorporate appropriate service level agreements.
• Inform developers and contractors of projected changes in scope, schedule, cost, and permitting.
• Maintain clear, concise, and transparent communication with all internal and external stakeholders on project status, risks, and key developments.

Skills

Project management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Construction Manager within Global Engineering Services, NA Design & Construction, to lead construction projects for Amazon’s logistics facilities. You will act as the owner's representative from design through handover, coordinating with developers, GC teams, engineers, and AHJs.

You will manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and supplier relationships, with about 60% travel across the NA region and time in corporate offices when not traveling.