Sr Construction Project Manager, Kuiper Ground Infrastructure Design and Construction - SPACE

Amazon Inc.; Nebraska; On-site; USD 155,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking an experienced professional to lead ground infrastructure design and construction for the LEO program. You will negotiate design and construction contracts, coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, and manage a portfolio of global sites from topo surveys to permit approvals.

The role requires travel up to 30%, a civil/engineering background, and strong contract management and project management experience in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Travel up to 30% of the time.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Civil Engineering, or 4+ years of project management and implementation experience.
• Experience in contract management.
• Experience in project management, or experience in construction.

Responsibilities

• Writing, negotiating, and managing design and construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out.
• Communicating risks and monthly business updates related to site design and construction to the larger organization.
• Managing a portfolio of global sites under active design (topo surveys, geotechs, power/fiber, construction drawings and building permit filings and approvals).
• Managing a portfolio of global sites under active construction (site grading, power, access roads, conduits, concrete, and fencing).
• Driving continuous improvement for future site designs and construction as lessons are learned.
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time.
• Interacting with engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Accustomed to a fast pace site deployment / launch environment experience ideal.
• Core operational responsibilities include ensuring consistency in processes, reporting, forecasting, and data integrity with respect to the project buildout.
• Highly developed oral and written communication/people skills Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Able to travel as needed (up to 30%).

Skills

Contract management

Project management

Construction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Civil Engineering

Job description

Description

Application deadline: Oct 24, 2026

Project LEO is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Export Control Requirement

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

The LEO Ground Infrastructure Design and Construction team is looking to scale ground locations globally. As a member of the Design and Construction Team, work with multiple internal and external stake holders across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure that enables LEO to achieve its long‑term mission. If you have an understanding of civil engineering, program management, permitting, and vendor and contract management, we would like to speak with you. This is a unique opportunity to join a program that will change the way Internet access is enabled for millions of people worldwide.

Key job responsibilities

• Writing, negotiating, and managing design and construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
• Communicating risks and monthly business updates related to site design and construction to the larger organization
• Managing a portfolio of global sites under active design (topo surveys, geotechs, power/fiber, construction drawings and building permit filings and approvals)
• Managing a portfolio of global sites under active construction (site grading, power, access roads, conduits, concrete, and fencing)
• Driving continuous improvement for future site designs and construction as lessons are learned
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time
• Interacting with engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders
• Accustomed to a fast pace site deployment / launch environment experience ideal
• Core operational responsibilities include ensuring consistency in processes, reporting, forecasting, and data integrity with respect to the project buildout
• Highly developed oral and written communication/people skills Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Able to travel as needed (up to 30%)

A day in the life

We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren't focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we're happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work.

About The Team

Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon's culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious and earn trust. At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people.

We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren't focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we're happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work.

Basic Qualifications

• Travel up to 30% of the time
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Civil Engineering, or 4+ years of project management and implementation experience
• Experience in contract management
• Experience in project management, or experience in construction

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment
• Experience leading engineering teams as a mentor or tech lead
• Experience driving new business segment or services launches
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience working in international cross-functional teams
• 3+ years of satellite communications ground systems and operations experience

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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.

USA, , - 155,400.00 - 210,200.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC