Regional Construction Lead — Specialty Programs & Design

Amazon Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will interface with developers, general contractors, design engineers, and regulatory authorities,

Qualifications

• Strong technical construction expertise.
• Sharp commercial acumen.
• Disciplined approach to safety and risk management.
• Experience with budgets, schedules, and contracts.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Amazon's owner's representative across projects from design through handover.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and monitor budgets, cashflow and schedules.
• Review bid packages, budgets and schedules and resolve discrepancies.
• Negotiate construction, procurement, and labor contracts with developers and GC.Audit contractor performance to meet project requirements.
• Coordinate permitting with AHJ and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ensure conformance to building specs and design standards; resolve design conflicts.
• Coach project teams and drive safety-first culture.
• Maintain transparent communication with stakeholders.
• Track KPIs for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability.

Skills

Construction management

Budget management

Schedule oversight

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Safety leadership

Job description

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

You will interface with developers, general contractors, design engineers, and regulatory authorities,