Technical Facilities Project Manager - Americas, GREF – Workplace Design & Construction (WD&C)

Amazon; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Technical Facilities Project Manager to lead complex capital projects in corporate facilities, spanning new construction, renovations, and modifications. You will coordinate with EH&S, IT, AV, Security, Sustainability, and Finance to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across multiple sites.

Candidates should have 8+ years of experience in construction/engineering project management, with proven vendor management, cost control, and scheduling expertise.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in construction/engineering project management, real estate development, or architecture/design
• Experience with complex capital projects (R&D, manufacturing, SCIF, BSL, ISO)
• Proven expertise in sourcing/procurement, vendor management, value engineering, budget and schedule management
• Advanced Microsoft Project proficiency
• Strong communication skills to convey project strategies, status, and escalations

Responsibilities

• Execute technically complex capital projects from inception to completion
• Drive project intake, planning, and delivery for corporate facilities at assigned locations
• Coordinate with EH&S, IT, AV, Security, Sustainability, Procurement, Legal, Tax, Compliance, and Finance teams
• Document project parameters and ensure quality, cost, and timely delivery
• Direct architects, design consultants, contractors, and facilities managers to align decisions with Amazon priorities
• Identify and implement process improvements for delivery and reporting
• Participate in due diligence and site selection for new facilities
• Manage design elements including equipment, space-plans, and finishes
• Oversee construction processes including contractor selection, budgets, invoices, change orders, and schedules

Skills

Capital project mgmt

Vendor management

Budget & schedule

MS Project

Communication skills

R&D/regulated projects

Sourcing & procurement

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in engineering or related field

PMI certification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Description

The Technical Facilities Project Manager leads complex design and construction projects ($5K-$10MM+) in Amazon's corporate facilities. This role supports Amazon's expansion into aerospace, life sciences, robotics, quantum computing, devices, and government industry sectors by managing new construction, renovations, and facility modifications. The position is part of Amazon's Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) organization with a dotted line to one of Amazon’s businesses.

Key job responsibilities

• Execute technically complex capital projects from inception to completion
• Drive project intake, planning, and delivery for corporate facilities in their assigned location; potential exists to expand responsibilities across multiple sites
• Coordinate with key stakeholders including EH&S, IT, AV, Security, Sustainability, Procurement, Legal, Tax, Compliance, and Finance teams
• Responsible for documenting project parameters and accountable for quality, cost, and timely delivery
• Direct architects, design consultants (MEP, structural, acoustic, security, etc), contractors, and facilities managers to ensure decisions are made at the appropriate level and Amazon’s priorities are always the driving factor
• Identify and recommend project requirement gathering, delivery, and reporting process improvements
• Participate in new facility due diligence and site selection processes
• Manage design elements including specialty equipment, infrastructure, space-plans, and finishes
• Oversee construction processes including contractor selection, contract negotiations, budget approvals, invoice/pay application reviews, change orders, and schedule creation/maintenance

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with commercial agreements and commercial transactions
• 8+ years of professional experience in construction/engineering project management, real estate development, or architecture/design
• Track record of managing multiple concurrent and technically complex (R&D, manufacturing, SCIF, BSL, ISO) projects
• Proven expertise in sourcing/procurement, vendor management, value engineering, budget/schedule management, and MEP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Project proficiency
• Strong communication skills with ability to convey complex project strategies, status updates, and escalations to stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field, or 5+ years of professional experience
• Experience working in technical engineering, manufacturing, or government (DoD, IC, DoS, etc) environments
• PMI certification
• Experience with sustainable building practices

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.

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.

USA, CA, Culver City - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually

USA, CA, Irvine - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually

USA, CA, LONG BEACH - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually

USA, CA, NORTHRIDGE - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually

USA, CA, San Diego - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually

Company

- Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10459302