Senior Manager, Design & Construction

We are looking for an exceptional hands-on Design & Construction leader to own the end-to-end design and this role you will own the vision from concept to physical operations. You will not only be responsible for defining the infrastructure engineering standards and delivering robust design packages but you will also be tasked with hiring and building the internal team from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to act as both an infrastructure engineering leader and a seasoned design and Construction leader in an advanced setting.

Key job responsibilities
- Organizational Leadership & Team Building: Recruit build and lead a high-performing multi-disciplinary team of civil structural and architectural engineers and construction managers capable of scaling with the project.
- End-to-End Design and Execution Ownership: Lead the concept-to-completion lifecycle for the civil structural and architectural scopes for new facilities.
- Design Package Delivery: Own the creation review and execution of comprehensive design packages. Seamlessly transition these packages from the engineering phase into physical construction ensuring strict adherence to design intent.
- Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate deeply with internal teams and external trades. Ensure all complex production systems and infrastructure are seamlessly integrated into the facilitys structural and architectural design.
- Vendor and Consultant Management: Direct and manage external partners including general contractors subcontractors architectural firms and specialized engineering consultants.
- Regulatory Compliance & Site Strategy: Serve as the primary liaison with local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and permitting agencies to navigate zoning secure permits and ensure full compliance with all building codes and environmental regulations.
- Project Delivery: Drive the project schedule manage budgets mitigate execution risks and resolve complex construction challenges that arise during the design and build phases.

- Bachelors degree in Architecture Construction Management Engineering or a related field
- 10 years of experience in commercial industrial or manufacturing design and construction management.
- Demonstrated experience hiring building and leading internal engineering and construction teams from the ground up.
- Proven track record of delivering comprehensive design packages and managing large-scale projects throughout their lifecycle.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and lead external contractors design consultants and cross-functional internal stakeholders.

- 15 years of experience managing large-scale complex design and construction projects from end to end.
- Deep expertise in advanced facility requirements particularly regarding vibration control coordinating complex MEP system integrations.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information to both technical and non-technical executive stakeholders.
- A proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced high-growth environment while demonstrating strong ownership and bias for action.

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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 TX Austin - 179700.00 - 243100.00 USD annually