Construction Manager LAX GREF Workplace Design Construction WDC

The 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 Amazons corporate office portfolio across multiple countries. We partner with suppliers to ensure quality innovation and operational excellence with Amazons business and utilize customer driven feedback to continuously improve and exceed employee expectations.

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


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.

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 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.

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 Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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.