Sr Retail Construction Estimator
Sr Retail Construction Estimator
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07-04-2025
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Join us as we recreate the future of retail. Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earths most customercentric company and we are just getting started. We are looking for people who want to join an ambitious and driven team that continues to push the state of the art and improve the daily lives of customers.
This role leads the estimating and cost controls function for Amazon physical stores team. The Retail Construction Estimator role will work crossfunctionally with a diverse group of stakeholders. Retail Construction Estimator will be the teams cost expert working with preconstruction team outside consultants landlords and general contractors to develop detailed estimating tools and project budgets. Estimating will range from detailed unit takeoff and labor productivity estimating up to highlevel conceptual level budgets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Work on project costs from initial site review through lease negotiation and continuously refine template costs estimating tools and project cost archive
Consistently manage stakeholder expectations schedules budgets and multiple work scopes efficiently
Provide detailed project quantity surveys using Onscreen Takeoff or similar tools based on architectural and MEP plan sets
Develop and use team estimating tools including work letter scope estimates line item template estimates in Winest and high level pro forma cost inputs
Define and track cost performance metrics
Communicate cost control goals to all stakeholders effectively
Lead weekly meetings for high profile or asis deliver projects keeping all parties aligned on scope schedule and budget
Identify Value Engineering opportunities in the design and quantify the savings
Identify project risks and the financial cost impacts associated and communicate to the broader team
Scale estimating function using both internal and external resources. Outsource work to external estimating firms and mentor construction team to use estimating tools
Find creative and innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs with no impact on quality and reliability
Present construction cost budgets to cross functional teams and justifying main cost drivers
Collaborate with cross functional teams on mission critical tasks
Develop high level cost estimates utilizing initial site review information and/ or landlord correspondence
Travel throughout North America approximately 20 of the time
7 years of project management real estate development architecture/design experience
Bachelors degree
Experience in retail/ grocery projects
Experience with seniorlevel presentations
Experience leading Teams and developing Talent
Provide business decision support and participate/lead special projects
Strong organizational skills and business acumen
Selfmotivated able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Ability to work with technical and nontechnical business owners to overcome obstacles and deliver results
Entrepreneurial and comfortable wearing many hats
Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment
Comfortable working with landlords engineers architects real estate managers subcontractors contractors and other project delivery team members
Detailoriented with the ability to work back from core customer needs
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $81200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
This role leads the estimating and cost controls function for Amazon physical stores team. The Retail Construction Estimator role will work crossfunctionally with a diverse group of stakeholders. Retail Construction Estimator will be the teams cost expert working with preconstruction team outside consultants landlords and general contractors to develop detailed estimating tools and project budgets. Estimating will range from detailed unit takeoff and labor productivity estimating up to highlevel conceptual level budgets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Work on project costs from initial site review through lease negotiation and continuously refine template costs estimating tools and project cost archive
Consistently manage stakeholder expectations schedules budgets and multiple work scopes efficiently
Provide detailed project quantity surveys using Onscreen Takeoff or similar tools based on architectural and MEP plan sets
Develop and use team estimating tools including work letter scope estimates line item template estimates in Winest and high level pro forma cost inputs
Define and track cost performance metrics
Communicate cost control goals to all stakeholders effectively
Lead weekly meetings for high profile or asis deliver projects keeping all parties aligned on scope schedule and budget
Identify Value Engineering opportunities in the design and quantify the savings
Identify project risks and the financial cost impacts associated and communicate to the broader team
Scale estimating function using both internal and external resources. Outsource work to external estimating firms and mentor construction team to use estimating tools
Find creative and innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs with no impact on quality and reliability
Present construction cost budgets to cross functional teams and justifying main cost drivers
Collaborate with cross functional teams on mission critical tasks
Develop high level cost estimates utilizing initial site review information and/ or landlord correspondence
Travel throughout North America approximately 20 of the time
7 years of project management real estate development architecture/design experience
Bachelors degree
Experience in retail/ grocery projects
Experience with seniorlevel presentations
Experience leading Teams and developing Talent
Provide business decision support and participate/lead special projects
Strong organizational skills and business acumen
Selfmotivated able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Ability to work with technical and nontechnical business owners to overcome obstacles and deliver results
Entrepreneurial and comfortable wearing many hats
Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment
Comfortable working with landlords engineers architects real estate managers subcontractors contractors and other project delivery team members
Detailoriented with the ability to work back from core customer needs
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $81200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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