Senior Construction Manager - Lead Complex Facility Builds

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 104,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Construction Manager for GES NA D&C in New York. You will lead autonomous end-to-end delivery of complex construction projects, including large-scale builds and retrofits for logistics facilities, coordinating design, procurement, and external partners with limited guidance.

This role emphasizes safety, compliance, collaboration with internal teams, and development of junior staff, with up to 60% travel and on-site corporate office work when not traveling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience as Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, or related construction discipline.
• 7+ years of project management experience spanning design through handover.
• 7+ years negotiating construction, procurement, and/or labor contracts.
• 7+ years proficiency with AutoCAD and/or BIM, and scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, or similar).
• Position includes travel up to 60% nationwide; valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end project management services and external partner performance for complex projects.
• Serve as Amazon's senior owner's representative, interfacing between construction, design, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop project strategies and allocate resources to execute them.
• Oversee design and engineering, including evaluations, conformance reviews, and VE assessments.
• Monitor performance metrics, anticipate roadblocks, and manage escalations.
• Resolve complex issues and defend trade-offs to stakeholders.
• Assess KPIs for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability with measurable milestones.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

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

PMP certification or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Primavera/MS Project

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Construction Manager for GES NA D&C in New York. You will lead autonomous end-to-end delivery of complex construction projects, including large-scale builds and retrofits for logistics facilities, coordinating design, procurement, and external partners with limited guidance.

This role emphasizes safety, compliance, collaboration with internal teams, and development of junior staff, with up to 60% travel and on-site corporate office work when not traveling.