Senior Construction Manager, R2L Building Solutions and Engineering Team

Do you want to be part of an organization that is on the leading edge for operations supply chain and fulfillment design The Rapid and Rural Logistics team is looking for a proven technical leader with extensive experience planning and managing the execution of large scale construction programs. As the R2L (Remote to Local) Construction Manager (CM) you will work with broad set of stakeholders including Real Estate Operations Design Launch Startup Delivery Experience Legal and Retail to take the fulfillment center design from concept through the hand off to Operations. This position requires a firm understanding of engineering planning program management contract administration and operations.

Travel required 60%
This role requires a flexible schedule/shift/work area including weekends nights and/or holidays

This position based in Washington but the team is open to hiring candidates in surrounding west coast states.


Key job responsibilities
- Lead the Request for Proposals (RFP) process and vetting qualified contractor proposals assemble bid submissions and foster the selection of the design build contractors
- Coordinate with the designers building teams cost estimators to establish proper project budget scope and schedule.
- Assist in obtaining the information and decisions needed from Amazon which are required to complete the construction drawings.
- Manage approvals and permissions needed from the building Landlords
- Act as a facilitator of information required for by internal Amazon functional teams (IT Safety Loss Prevention Food Safety Operations)
- Perform duties as the primary Amazon representative on permitting required with authorities having jurisdiction
- The CM will monitor and assist with all utility integrations such as phone service electrical power water sewer
- Schedule: The CM will be the principle schedule auditor on behalf of Amazon monitor site production determine target milestones track and communicate progress
- Develop capital appropriation requests and manage fiduciary responsibility for approved budgets
- Perform site visits on a periodic basis to confirm schedule progress attend contractor meetings and act as the single point of contact for Amazon for the general contractor partners
- Review the contractors buyout subcontracting material purchase schedule and long lead orders.
- Coordinate with the Amazon launch/startup teams regarding schedule and phased area turnover to insure coordination with all stakeholder functions
- Audit the contractors punch list completion progress and manage on behalf of Amazon
- The CM will direct the contractor through the document turnover and close out process
- Coordinate with Amazon property management to transition the building facilities to their care
- Lead continuous improvement and lessons learned efforts to improve standards reduce costs and expedite timelines for construction programs

- A completed Bachelors degree in Architecture Engineering Construction Management or comparable field.
- 5 years of Architect Engineer Construction Manager Development Manager Owners project management representative or other Commercial Development and Construction related experience
- Project management experience from design phase through implementation and operation negotiating construction procurement and labor contracts.
- Experience within packaging processing/logistical facilities with complex equipment or comparable experience.
- 5 years of project/program management


Experience in design review process to incorporate electrical mechanical automation controls solutions to drive equipment reliability and standards
Experience in automated conveyors systems and controls electrical and electronic principles blueprint and electrical schematic reading CMMS programs preventive maintenance procedures industrial electrical industrial controls industrial electronics

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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.