Senior Construction Manager , Quick Commerce
Job Location:
Job Location:
Santa Monica, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
9 days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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 Construction Manager for Quick Commerce Construction youll contribute to the construction strategy for a first-of-its-kind retail concept leading end-to-end delivery from site selection through construction handover. This role demands an experienced builder who can achieve condensed timelines and frugal cost targets with a facility type that doesnt fit traditional categories.
Key job responsibilities
- Own the relationship with external General Contractor and vendors including contract execution and management
- Manage RFPs bid leveling and General Contractor selection. Present GMPs to leadership for budget approval highlighting cost savings and allowance opportunities to ensure on-time project delivery
- Act as lead facilitator of information during construction phase and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders/customers to drive the project along the critical path towards Launch
- Effectively manage any changes to scope during construction including requests for information and change orders related to cost or time
- Provide support with multiple internal and external stakeholders to establish proper project budget scope and schedule
- Perform site visits on a periodic basis to confirm schedule progress attend contractor meetings determine target milestones and act as the single point of contact for Amazon for the general contractor partners
- Perform duties as the primary Amazon representative with authorities having jurisdiction during construction phase
- Lead continuous improvement and lessons learned efforts to improve standards reduce costs and expedite timelines for construction programs
- Self-motivated and driven
- Self-sufficient problem solver who finds answers independently
- Anticipates issues and identifies alternatives; resolves unforeseen problems quickly
- Communicates effectively accurately and concisely
- Willing to travel to job sites 60% of the work week
- Thrives in fast-paced deadline-driven environments
- Navigates ambiguous scopes with minimal leadership direction
A day in the life
The Senior Construction Manager must have experience working for an Owner Developer or General Contractor across all project phases. Candidates with Architecture or Engineering backgrounds are welcome if they have preconstruction and construction experience including MEP and fire suppression systems.
The ideal candidate has managed tenant improvement projects through due diligence preconstruction estimating scheduling bidding and closeout (substantial and final completion). Tenant improvement experience is preferred.
The candidate must independently manage broad scope (especially MEP and Health Department requirements) whether building multiple QC sites or launching new initiatives. They should take ownership of their work execute autonomously and serve as the subject matter expert while earning trust with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
About the team
Amazons Quick Commerce Construction team manages projects from site selection to Certificate of Occupancy. As Senior Construction Manager youll conduct site reviews and due diligence while delivering accurate budgets and schedules. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders designers and consultants youll develop cost-optimized estimates and GMPs for efficient tenant improvement buildouts. Youll directly manage General Contractors across multiple active construction sites in your region with additional projects at various stages of the construction and launch process. This integrated approach enables rapid scaling with high standards directly impacting millions of customers receiving Amazons fastest delivery service.
- 7 years of project management real estate development architecture/design experience
- Bachelors degree
- 5 years of experience negotiating construction procurement and labor contracts
- 5 years of construction or project management or 5 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.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.
Key job responsibilities
- Own the relationship with external General Contractor and vendors including contract execution and management
- Manage RFPs bid leveling and General Contractor selection. Present GMPs to leadership for budget approval highlighting cost savings and allowance opportunities to ensure on-time project delivery
- Act as lead facilitator of information during construction phase and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders/customers to drive the project along the critical path towards Launch
- Effectively manage any changes to scope during construction including requests for information and change orders related to cost or time
- Provide support with multiple internal and external stakeholders to establish proper project budget scope and schedule
- Perform site visits on a periodic basis to confirm schedule progress attend contractor meetings determine target milestones and act as the single point of contact for Amazon for the general contractor partners
- Perform duties as the primary Amazon representative with authorities having jurisdiction during construction phase
- Lead continuous improvement and lessons learned efforts to improve standards reduce costs and expedite timelines for construction programs
- Self-motivated and driven
- Self-sufficient problem solver who finds answers independently
- Anticipates issues and identifies alternatives; resolves unforeseen problems quickly
- Communicates effectively accurately and concisely
- Willing to travel to job sites 60% of the work week
- Thrives in fast-paced deadline-driven environments
- Navigates ambiguous scopes with minimal leadership direction
A day in the life
The Senior Construction Manager must have experience working for an Owner Developer or General Contractor across all project phases. Candidates with Architecture or Engineering backgrounds are welcome if they have preconstruction and construction experience including MEP and fire suppression systems.
The ideal candidate has managed tenant improvement projects through due diligence preconstruction estimating scheduling bidding and closeout (substantial and final completion). Tenant improvement experience is preferred.
The candidate must independently manage broad scope (especially MEP and Health Department requirements) whether building multiple QC sites or launching new initiatives. They should take ownership of their work execute autonomously and serve as the subject matter expert while earning trust with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
About the team
Amazons Quick Commerce Construction team manages projects from site selection to Certificate of Occupancy. As Senior Construction Manager youll conduct site reviews and due diligence while delivering accurate budgets and schedules. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders designers and consultants youll develop cost-optimized estimates and GMPs for efficient tenant improvement buildouts. Youll directly manage General Contractors across multiple active construction sites in your region with additional projects at various stages of the construction and launch process. This integrated approach enables rapid scaling with high standards directly impacting millions of customers receiving Amazons fastest delivery service.
- 7 years of project management real estate development architecture/design experience
- Bachelors degree
- 5 years of experience negotiating construction procurement and labor contracts
- 5 years of construction or project management or 5 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.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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 CA Palo Alto - 103800.00 - 181600.00 USD annually
USA CA San Diego - 90300.00 - 158000.00 USD annually
USA CA Santa Monica - 90300.00 - 158000.00 USD annually
USA WA Bellevue - 90300.00 - 158000.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
Manager
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