Owner's Rep Construction Manager for Fulfillment Facilities

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Construction Manager to act as the owner's representative for the delivery of built facilities supporting our logistics network. You will oversee the full construction lifecycle—from design review and contractor procurement to construction execution and handover—for new builds and expansions across your region.

This role requires strong technical construction expertise, sharp commercial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

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.

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 and regulatory approvals.
• Review construction documents for conformance to Amazon's building standards and design specs.
• Coach project teams throughout the project lifecycle and enforce a safety-first culture.
• Maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assess project performance through KPIs for safety, quality, cost, and schedule.

Skills

AutoCAD

BIM

Primavera

MS Project

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Construction Manager to act as the owner's representative for the delivery of built facilities supporting our logistics network. You will oversee the full construction lifecycle—from design review and contractor procurement to construction execution and handover—for new builds and expansions across your region.

This role requires strong technical construction expertise, sharp commercial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.