Construction Manager, Global Engineering Services

As the GES Construction Manager you are a customer obsessed leader in the Amazon construction process. In this role you will be integral in implementing the facility network infrastructure including sortation centers delivery stations and auxiliary buildings supporting those facilities. The construction projects may include new builds retrofits and expansions. You will be required to perform detailed deep dive reviews of job budgets and schedules identifying and resolving any discrepancies including contractor bid packages. You will partner with internal customers and external stakeholders to earn their trust and engage as a team to deliver results. You will be charged to ensure information is being communicated to internal and external stakeholders in an effective and timely manner. Some key competencies of this position include; insisting on the highest standards ensuring that contracted resources deliver work meeting duration and quality targets coaching all project teams (developers design engineers contractors) thinking big (seeking better ways to serve your customers) influencing internal stakeholders while holding them accountable for their actions ensuring all job internal and external team members are on point and maintaining schedules and budgets inventing and simplifying innovative solutions that allow for improved processes and results and overseeing more than one project in various locations simultaneously. This opportunity combines construction engineering planning project management facilities management and contract management. The TES Construction Manager position includes approximately 60% travel.

Key job responsibilities
Supervising the implementation and management of Amazons safety programs and standards with the entire internal and external project team.
Manage a project problem resolution or effort
Ensure that the skills and competencies of contract labor are appropriate to need and fit to undertake the work.
Operate independently in the assigned region interacting with leadership and stakeholders to resolve issues.
Comprehensive budget and schedule tracking and forecasting are fundamental responsibilities. Striving for frugality and accomplishing more with less while identifying and solving factors that may impede a successful project hand-over to Amazon stakeholders.
Interfacing and coordinating with the authorities that have jurisdiction (AHJ) on the project to ensure regulatory compliance and smooth job execution.
Advise on the impact of change on time cost and permitting.
Maintaining internal and external stakeholders up to date on all pertinent information through comprehensive and timely communication.

A day in the life
Each day you will act as owner at TES to ensure the safe on-time and in-budget execution of Amazon construction projects. Daily tasks may be comprised of site management coordinating with contractors on projected changes and project status ensuring contractors are meeting their contractual obligations seeking sustainable environmentally friendly solutions throughout the construction process while implementing Amazons building environmentally friendly practices and utilizing the Amazon information systems to record and update scheduling budget and other key developments. You may be negotiating terms of contracts with contractors all the while driving contractors to meet or exceed agreed-to schedules and budgets. Additionally you will represent Amazons interests in weekly architect owner and contractor (AOC) meetings providing input on root causes and corrective action.

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly wed still love to hear from you! At Amazon we value people with unique backgrounds experiences and skillsets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location the number of regularly scheduled hours you work length of employment and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular full-time employees include:
1. Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan

A completed Bachelors degree or 5 years of experience in Architecture Engineering Construction Management or comparable field.
5 years of experience as an Architect Engineer Construction Manager or other Construction related disciplines.
5 years project management experience from design phase through implementation and operation.
5 years of experience negotiating construction procurement and labor contracts.
5 years familiarization with AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM) as well as scheduling software (Primavera MS Project or similar).


Experience operating within at least two disciplines within the construction industry which could consist of General Contracting Owners Representation Commercial Development or Engineering & Design or similar. Demonstrated success in communicating project requirements to various audiences (e.g. senior management peers public officials vendors etc.)
Experience inclusive of facilities manager or similar and demonstrated capability in the planning design review & implementation and project management / control of new structures & the enhancement of existing facility buildings.
Experience in program management of concurrent projects.
Project Management accreditation (PMP or similar)

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 Companys 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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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $69700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $155800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.