Senior Construction Manager , Quick Commerce

Amazon; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 90,300 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Construction Manager in Santa Monica to lead innovative projects for Quick Commerce. This role involves managing external contractors, ensuring timely delivery, and collaborating with various stakeholders throughout the construction process.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years in project management and a strong background in real estate development, along with excellent negotiation skills. This position offers a salary range between $90,300 and $158,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience.
• 5+ years of experience negotiating construction, procurement, and labor contracts.

Responsibilities

• Own the relationship with external General Contractor and vendors.
• Manage RFPs, bid leveling, and General Contractor selection.
• Act as lead facilitator of information during construction phase.
• Efficiently manage any changes to scope during construction.

Skills

Project management

Negotiating contracts

Real estate development

Self-motivated problem solver

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Amazon's Quick Commerce is revolutionizing customer experience with sub-30-minute delivery, and we're scaling rapidly from 50 to 350 micro-fulfillment sites in 2026. As Senior Construction Manager for Quick Commerce Construction, you'll contribute to the construction strategy for a first-of-its-kind retail concept, leading end-to-end delivery from site selection through construction handover. This role demands an experienced builder who can achieve condensed timelines and frugal cost targets with a facility type that doesn't fit traditional categories.

Responsibilities

• Own the relationship with external General Contractor and vendors including contract execution and management
• Manage RFPs, bid leveling, and General Contractor selection. Present GMPs to leadership for budget approval, highlighting cost savings and allowance opportunities to ensure on-time project delivery
• Act as lead facilitator of information during construction phase and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders/customers to drive the project along the critical path towards Launch
• Effectively manage any changes to scope during construction including requests for information and change orders related to cost or time
• Provide support with multiple internal and external stakeholders, to establish proper project budget, scope and schedule
• Perform site visits on a periodic basis to confirm schedule progress, attend contractor meetings, determine target milestones and act as the single point of contact for Amazon for the general contractor partners
• Perform duties as the primary Amazon representative with authorities having jurisdiction during construction phase
• Lead continuous improvement and lessons learned efforts to improve standards, reduce costs and expedite timelines for construction programs
• Self-motivated and driven; self-sufficient problem solver who finds answers independently
• Anticipates issues and identifies alternatives; resolves unforeseen problems quickly
• Communicates effectively, accurately, and concisely
• Willing to travel to job sites 60% of the work week
• Thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Navigates ambiguous scopes with minimal leadership direction

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience
• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience negotiating construction, procurement and labor contracts

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction or project management, or 5+ years of relevant discipline work experience

About The Team

Amazon's Quick Commerce Construction team manages projects from site selection to Certificate of Occupancy. As Senior Construction Manager, you'll conduct site reviews and due diligence while delivering accurate budgets and schedules. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, designers, and consultants, you'll develop cost-optimized estimates and GMPs for efficient tenant improvement buildouts. You'll directly manage General Contractors across multiple active construction sites in your region, with additional projects at various stages of the construction and launch process. This integrated approach enables rapid scaling with high standards, directly impacting millions of customers receiving Amazon's fastest delivery service.

Legal Notices and Benefits

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Palo Alto - 103,800.00 - 181,600.00 USD annually

USA, CA, San Diego - 90,300.00 - 158,000.00 USD annually

USA, CA, Santa Monica - 90,300.00 - 158,000.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Bellevue - 90,300.00 - 158,000.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10435820