Owner's Representative – Construction Lead

Amazon; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Maternity and Parental Leave Options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Construction Manager to serve as the owner's representative in delivering built facilities and infrastructure supporting our logistics network. You will manage design review, procurement, construction, and handover for projects across your region.

You will interface with developers, contractors, design engineers, and AHJs, driving cost control, schedules, and safety. Relocation assistance may be provided and travel up to 60% is required.

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).

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 stakeholders 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.

Skills

Project management

Vendor negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Construction Manager to serve as the owner's representative in delivering built facilities and infrastructure supporting our logistics network. You will manage design review, procurement, construction, and handover for projects across your region.

You will interface with developers, contractors, design engineers, and AHJs, driving cost control, schedules, and safety. Relocation assistance may be provided and travel up to 60% is required.