Strategic Construction Cost Manager

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon's NA Design & Construction (D&C) Cost Management team in Global Engineering Services seeks a Construction Cost Manager to oversee a portfolio of industrial projects in North America, driving cost certainty and reporting financial health to leaders and stakeholders.

The role operates as an individual contributor with moderate autonomy, requiring strong cost management frameworks, validation of project financials, and collaboration with Construction Managers, Design, Finance, and

Qualifications

• Experience in construction cost management and governance.

Responsibilities

• Execute end‑to‑end cost management functions across multiple projects.
• Maintain compliance with internal cost governance standards and thresholds.
• Track cost performance, baselines, forecasts, and reporting.
• Review change orders and validate proposed costs and scope.
• Collaborate with Construction Managers, Design, Procurement, Finance, and Operations.
• Develop and implement automated cost reporting and analytics.

Job description

Amazon's NA Design & Construction (D&C) Cost Management team in Global Engineering Services seeks a Construction Cost Manager to oversee a portfolio of industrial projects in North America, driving cost certainty and reporting financial health to leaders and stakeholders.

The role operates as an individual contributor with moderate autonomy, requiring strong cost management frameworks, validation of project financials, and collaboration with Construction Managers, Design, Finance, and