Regional Construction Manager (Owner’s Representative)

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon's Global Engineering Services North America Design & Construction team is seeking a Construction Manager to serve as owner's representative delivering built facilities and infrastructure supporting our logistics network.

You will manage full construction lifecycle across design, procurement, construction, and handover for new builds, retrofits, expansions, and program initiatives in your region, traveling up to 60%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• At least 5+ years in architecture, engineering, or construction management.
• At least 5+ years in project management from design through handover.
• At least 5+ years negotiating construction, procurement, or labor contracts.
• 5+ years proficiency with AutoCAD, BIM, and scheduling tools (Primavera/MS Project).
• Willingness to travel up to 60% with valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as owner's representative and primary construction integrator across all assigned projects.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects from design phase through construction completion and 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 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 throughout the project lifecycle and uphold safety-first culture.
• Maintain clear, concise, and transparent communication with all stakeholders.
• Assess project performance through KPIs for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability.
• Partner with facility transition teams for turnover documentation.
• Identify value engineering opportunities with internal engineering partners.
• Seek sustainable, environmentally responsible solutions throughout the process.

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Amazon's Global Engineering Services North America Design & Construction team is seeking a Construction Manager to serve as owner's representative delivering built facilities and infrastructure supporting our logistics network.

You will manage full construction lifecycle across design, procurement, construction, and handover for new builds, retrofits, expansions, and program initiatives in your region, traveling up to 60%.