Senior Construction Manager, North America, WW Engineering & Innovation

Application deadline: Feb 15 2026

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

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

- Experience in management of construction quality systems
- 7 years of project management real estate development architecture/design experience

- Experience in one or more of the following areas: construction or engineering project management real estate development or architecture/design
- 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

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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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 AZ Tempe - 122000.00 - 165000.00 USD annually
USA CO Denver - 122000.00 - 165000.00 USD annually
USA TX Irving - 122000.00 - 165000.00 USD annually
USA WA Bellevue - 122000.00 - 165000.00 USD annually