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Senior Construction Manager, Quick Commerce
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 81200 - 142200
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 October 2026 (6 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
26 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Amazons Quick Commerce team is revolutionizing the customer experience through sub-30-minute delivery by rapidly scaling a first-of-its-kind micro-fulfillment network across North America. We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to serve as a individual contributor responsible for the construction execution and delivery of a portfolio of complex projects.
This role is ideal for an experienced builder who thrives in fast-paced ambiguous environments and can independently drive projects through accelerated schedules evolving requirements and complex field conditions. The Senior Construction Manager will own construction execution from contractor procurement and mobilization through substantial completion Certificate of Occupancy turnover and launch readiness.
The Senior Construction Manager will partner closely with Pre-Construction Real Estate Design Launch Operations Procurement Legal and external consultants while directly managing General Contractors and vendors across multiple concurrent projects. This individual will be accountable for delivering projects safely on schedule within approved budgets and to Amazons quality and operational standards.
Successful candidates bring deep experience in construction management development general contracting architecture engineering or owner-side project delivery. The ideal candidate combines strong technical and field expertise with operational rigor sound judgment executive communication skills and the ability to independently resolve complex construction challenges.
Key job responsibilities
- Own construction execution across a portfolio of Quick Commerce tenant improvement and conversion projects from contractor award through substantial completion Certificate of Occupancy turnover and launch.
- Manage General Contractors vendors and consultants ensuring performance against scope schedule budget quality and safety expectations.
- Lead construction RFPs bid leveling contractor selection and GMP development; present budgets risks and recommendations to leadership.
- Establish and manage project budgets schedules scopes and critical milestones in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
- Serve as Amazons primary point of contact during construction driving alignment across contractors Design Pre-Construction Operations Launch landlords and consultants.
- Monitor progress through site visits OAC meetings schedule reviews and milestone tracking; proactively identify risks and drive mitigation and recovery plans.
- Manage RFIs submittals change orders unforeseen conditions and schedule impacts while maintaining appropriate cost and schedule controls.
- Coordinate resolution of MEP life safety utility permitting inspection and jurisdictional issues impacting project delivery.
- Lead project closeout commissioning punch list completion documentation and operational turnover.
- Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned to reduce costs shorten timelines improve quality and standardize construction execution across the portfolio.
Travel up to 60%.
A day in the life
A typical day may start with reviewing construction schedules budgets and critical risks across several active projects followed by OAC meetings with General Contractors designers and consultants. Youll partner throughout the day with Pre-Construction Design Real Estate Procurement Launch and Operations teams to resolve field conditions RFIs change orders permitting challenges and upcoming milestones. Site visits provide opportunities to validate progress quality safety and operational readiness firsthand. Youll work directly with contractors to remove roadblocks and develop recovery plans when needed ensuring projects remain on track for turnover and launch for our Operations customers.
About the team
Amazons Quick Commerce Construction team is building the infrastructure behind a new way for customers to receive everyday essentials faster. Our mission is to deliver safe high-quality spaces at speed while balancing cost quality and operational needs. We operate with a builder mentality: challenging traditional construction timelines simplifying where possible and developing solutions that can scale. Our culture values ownership curiosity collaboration and practical problem-solving. We work across disciplines to test new approaches learn quickly and continuously improve how we build. Ultimately we are turning ambitious delivery concepts into physical spaces enabling a faster more convenient customer experience.
- Bachelors degree
- 5 years of relevant discipline work or 5 years of construction or project management experience
- 5 years of experience negotiating construction procurement and labor contracts
- 5 years of project management real estate development architecture/design experience
- Masters degree in Construction Management Architecture Structural Civil Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 10 years of construction or project management or 10 years of relevant discipline work experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
This role is ideal for an experienced builder who thrives in fast-paced ambiguous environments and can independently drive projects through accelerated schedules evolving requirements and complex field conditions. The Senior Construction Manager will own construction execution from contractor procurement and mobilization through substantial completion Certificate of Occupancy turnover and launch readiness.
The Senior Construction Manager will partner closely with Pre-Construction Real Estate Design Launch Operations Procurement Legal and external consultants while directly managing General Contractors and vendors across multiple concurrent projects. This individual will be accountable for delivering projects safely on schedule within approved budgets and to Amazons quality and operational standards.
Successful candidates bring deep experience in construction management development general contracting architecture engineering or owner-side project delivery. The ideal candidate combines strong technical and field expertise with operational rigor sound judgment executive communication skills and the ability to independently resolve complex construction challenges.
Key job responsibilities
- Own construction execution across a portfolio of Quick Commerce tenant improvement and conversion projects from contractor award through substantial completion Certificate of Occupancy turnover and launch.
- Manage General Contractors vendors and consultants ensuring performance against scope schedule budget quality and safety expectations.
- Lead construction RFPs bid leveling contractor selection and GMP development; present budgets risks and recommendations to leadership.
- Establish and manage project budgets schedules scopes and critical milestones in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
- Serve as Amazons primary point of contact during construction driving alignment across contractors Design Pre-Construction Operations Launch landlords and consultants.
- Monitor progress through site visits OAC meetings schedule reviews and milestone tracking; proactively identify risks and drive mitigation and recovery plans.
- Manage RFIs submittals change orders unforeseen conditions and schedule impacts while maintaining appropriate cost and schedule controls.
- Coordinate resolution of MEP life safety utility permitting inspection and jurisdictional issues impacting project delivery.
- Lead project closeout commissioning punch list completion documentation and operational turnover.
- Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned to reduce costs shorten timelines improve quality and standardize construction execution across the portfolio.
Travel up to 60%.
A day in the life
A typical day may start with reviewing construction schedules budgets and critical risks across several active projects followed by OAC meetings with General Contractors designers and consultants. Youll partner throughout the day with Pre-Construction Design Real Estate Procurement Launch and Operations teams to resolve field conditions RFIs change orders permitting challenges and upcoming milestones. Site visits provide opportunities to validate progress quality safety and operational readiness firsthand. Youll work directly with contractors to remove roadblocks and develop recovery plans when needed ensuring projects remain on track for turnover and launch for our Operations customers.
About the team
Amazons Quick Commerce Construction team is building the infrastructure behind a new way for customers to receive everyday essentials faster. Our mission is to deliver safe high-quality spaces at speed while balancing cost quality and operational needs. We operate with a builder mentality: challenging traditional construction timelines simplifying where possible and developing solutions that can scale. Our culture values ownership curiosity collaboration and practical problem-solving. We work across disciplines to test new approaches learn quickly and continuously improve how we build. Ultimately we are turning ambitious delivery concepts into physical spaces enabling a faster more convenient customer experience.
- Bachelors degree
- 5 years of relevant discipline work or 5 years of construction or project management experience
- 5 years of experience negotiating construction procurement and labor contracts
- 5 years of project management real estate development architecture/design experience
- Masters degree in Construction Management Architecture Structural Civil Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 10 years of construction or project management or 10 years of relevant discipline work experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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 IL Chicago - 90300.00 - 158000.00 USD annually
USA MN Minneapolis - 90300.00 - 158000.00 USD annually
USA TN Nashville - 81200.00 - 142200.00 USD annually
USA WA Bellevue - 90300.00 - 158000.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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