Senior Construction Manager, Texas, GREF – Workplace Construction (WC)

Amazon Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC seeks a Construction Manager to drive delivery of tenant improvements, new builds, and renovations across corporate facilities. You will manage budgets, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure on-time, on-budget project completion.

You will work with leadership to align design and construction with standards, negotiate contracts, and ensure regulatory compliance while leading cross-functional teams to successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 7+ years of professional experience in Real Estate Development, Architecture/Design, or Construction Management.
• Experience leading a team or department in a startup/entrepreneurial setting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, MS Project, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Represent GREF to internal customers for the delivery of their space.
• Influence internal and external stakeholders to ensure decisions align with Amazon priorities.
• Develop and monitor project budgets, track costs, manage change orders and payments; identify risks.
• Hold landlords accountable to lease terms and delivery timing.
• Ensure tenant improvement allowances are collected promptly.
• Lead project meetings, set timelines, and monitor progress.

Skills

Project management

Real estate development

Architecture/Design

Construction management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Construction management or related field (or 10+ years experience)

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

SharePoint

Job description

Description

Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) team provides real estate transaction expertise, business partnering, space & occupancy planning, design and construction, capital investment program management and facility maintenance and operations for Amazon’s corporate office portfolio across multiple countries. We partner with suppliers to ensure quality, innovation, and operational excellence with Amazon’s business and utilize customer driven feedback to continuously improve and exceed employee expectations.

Description

Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) team provides real estate transaction expertise, business partnering, space & occupancy planning, design and construction, capital investment program management and facility maintenance and operations for Amazon’s corporate office portfolio across multiple countries. We partner with suppliers to ensure quality, innovation, and operational excellence with Amazon’s business and utilize customer driven feedback to continuously improve and exceed employee expectations.

GREF’s Workplace Construction team is looking for a Construction Manager to drive construction services on projects, including tenant improvements, new builds, expansions, and renovations of Amazon corporate facilities. Responsible for delivery of projects from outset of design through operational turnover, this individual must be comfortable operating on both strategic and tactical levels, simultaneously acting as an internal ambassador, educator, analyst, solutions architect, and implementer. This role collaborates with leadership and other stakeholders to set a budget and schedule, then drive project objectives, scope, space allocation, cost, prioritization, and sequencing of requests all within the set parameters. All of this is accomplished by building strong design and construction project teams that thrive and excel through collaboration. The role also involves managing contractor performance to ensure timely completion, compliance with cost requirements, organizational standards, and other requirements and regulations.

Key job responsibilities

• Represent GREF to internal customers for the delivery of their space.
• Work closely with and influence internal and external stakeholders, including architects, design consultants, contractors, and subcontractors, to ensure decisions are made at the appropriate level and Amazon's priorities remain the driving factor.
• Develop and monitor project budgets, track costs, and prepare forecasts. Manage change orders and contract modifications, review and approve payments. Identify and mitigate project risks, ensure compliance with contracts and regulations, monitor safety standards and requirements, and resolve project issues.
• Hold landlords accountable to lease terms, including premises delivery timing and condition.
• Ensure tenant improvement allowances are collected in a timely manner.

Provide management of construction projects, which may include the following:

• Develop project strategies and ensure appropriate resources are allocated to complete projects in accordance with strategies. Develop and maintain project timelines.
• Lead project meetings and progress reviews.
• Provide feedback on design guidelines, including minimum specifications and basis of design for various building systems.
• Guide construction activities, including contractor selection, contract negotiations, budget approvals, change orders, procurement methods, scheduling, and subcontractor management.
• Evaluate, approve, or reject design changes proposed by customers and designers.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience
• Bachelor's degree
• 7+ years of professional experience required, a significant portion of which should demonstrate success in one or more of the following areas: Real Estate Development, Architecture/Design, and/or Construction Management.
• Experience building and managing a team or department within a startup or entrepreneurial setting, particularly one with both proprietary and contract resources.
• Highly competent with personal computers and productivity software, including Microsoft Office, MS Project, and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• University/Undergraduate degree in construction management, business administration, engineering, architecture, interior design, or a similar discipline; or as an alternative to a degree, an additional 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Keen understanding of sourcing/procurement, building systems and maintenance, vendor management, and customer service.
• Demonstrates comfort with legal terms and structures for standard commercial contracts and leases.

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. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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 (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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Company

Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10601193