Senior Manager, Construction Management, Quick Commerce Expansion Planning

Amazons Quick Commerce is revolutionizing customer experience with sub-30-minute delivery and were scaling rapidly from 50 to 350 micro-fulfillment sites in 2026 alone. As Senior Manager Construction Management for Quick Commerce Expansion Planning youll pioneer the construction strategy for a first-of-its-kind retail concept leading end-to-end delivery from site validation through construction handover nationwide. This role demands a builders mentality: youll invent new construction methodologies to achieve condensed timelines and frugal cost targets while navigating hundreds of distinct permitting jurisdictions with a facility type that doesnt fit traditional categories.

Youll lead a high-performing team managing the complete construction lifecycle - from design optimization and permitting strategy through contractor management and quality oversight - enabling 16 site selections per week while maintaining rigorous financial guardrails. This is a rare opportunity to build something from scratch at Amazon scale working cross-functionally with Real Estate Operations Economic Development Legal and external partners including developers general contractors and local officials. Youll drive innovation in construction execution establish scalable processes for unprecedented growth and directly shape how millions of customers experience Amazons fastest delivery promise. Success in this role requires thriving in ambiguity exceling at influencing without authority and comfortability challenging the status quo.

Key job responsibilities
Lead end-to-end construction delivery from site validation through construction handover managing the complete lifecycle including design optimization permitting strategy contractor management and quality oversight
Drive innovation in construction methodologies to achieve condensed timelines and cost targets while navigating diverse permitting jurisdictions nationwide
Partner with Real Estate Operations Economic Development Legal and external stakeholders including developers general contractors architects and local officials to enable rapid site deployment
Establish scalable processes and mechanisms for deployment of small-format retail facilities pioneering due diligence and permitting approaches for a novel facility type
Manage financial guardrails and capital deployment making strategic trade-offs between opportunity resources and sustainability while optimizing costs across the construction portfolio
Build and develop high-performing teams with expertise in construction execution cost engineering and jurisdictional engagement to support rapid business growth
Drive continuous improvement in timeline resourcing and cost efficiency while maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards across all construction activities

About the team
Amazons Quick Commerce Expansion Planning team manages end-to-end launch activities from site selection through store opening. As Senior Manager Construction Management youll collaborate closely with team members overseeing site selection design approval and station fit-out. This integrated approach enables rapid scaling while maintaining high standards and your work will directly impact millions of customers experiencing Amazons fastest delivery promise.

- Experience in one or more of the following areas: construction or engineering project management real estate development or architecture/design
- 3 years of team management experience
- Bachelors degree
- Experience managing change in a multiple site environment and multiple direct reports
- 7 years of employee and performance management experience

- Experience scaling an organization through rapid growth or expansion
- Experience in retail or operations
- Experience driving technological and process innovation
- Experience managing and negotiating contracts and vendor relationships
- Experience working with data and leveraging analytics to make decisions
- Experience working with major MHE integrators
- Knowledge of Lean methodologies
- Knowledge of and proficiency in Excel and SQL
- Masters degree or Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
- Experience in influencing senior leadership through data driven insights

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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 TN Nashville - 133800.00 - 181100.00 USD annually
USA WA Bellevue - 148700.00 - 201200.00 USD annually