Regional Construction Owner’s Rep for Logistics Facilities

Amazon

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 122,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon's Global Engineering Services (GES) North America Design & Construction team seeks a Construction Manager to act as the owner's representative in delivering built facilities and infrastructure for the logistics network. You will manage the full construction lifecycle, from design review to handover, across multiple regional projects including fulfillment and delivery facilities.

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

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).
Position includes travel up to 60% with valid driver's license for site travel.

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 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.
Champion Amazon's safety programs and promote a 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 teams responsible for facility transition, base building management, and turnover documentation.
Identify value engineering and design enhancement opportunities with internal partners.
Seek sustainable, environmentally responsible solutions.