Sr. Construction Manager, North America Construction Manager

Amazons Global Engineering Services (GES) North America Design & Construction team is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to serve as Amazons senior owners representative in the delivery of complex built facilities and infrastructure supporting our logistics this role you will autonomously lead the full construction lifecycle from design oversight and external partner selection through contract negotiation construction execution and operational handover for complex projects including large-scale new builds retrofits and expansions across your assigned region.

You will own project budgets lead design management select and manage external partners and drive project procurement while serving as the senior integrator between construction and the internal Amazon teams responsible for equipping furnishing and operating our facilities. Projects include fulfillment centers sortation centers delivery stations and auxiliary buildings ranging from targeted renovations to large-scale new facility builds.

Beyond project delivery you will contribute to developing Amazons construction community drive best practices across the organization and mentor and develop other construction managers. You will present complex decisions and trade-offs to Directors and VPs and you will be a key voice in shaping how GES NA Design & Construction delivers for Amazons customers.

This role requires 60% regional travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.



Key job responsibilities
Serve as Amazons senior owners representative and primary construction integrator for complex projects across your assigned region
Oversee end-to-end project management services design services and external partner performance for complex projects
Own project budgets and oversee spend approvals; lead project procurement functions
Lead external partner selection contract negotiations and management of developers general contractors architects and design consultants
Oversee design and engineering of complex projects including design evaluations conformance reviews and value engineering
Develop project strategies and ensure appropriate resources are allocated to execute in accordance with those strategies
Monitor project performance metrics anticipate roadblocks and risks manage escalations and drive corrective actions
Resolve complex issues; make and defend trade-off decisions between short-term and long-term needs to internal stakeholders
Coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for permitting regulatory compliance and approvals
Champion Amazons safety programs and set the standard for safety culture across all project teams
Achieve high-level alignment and consensus across diverse stakeholder groups (legal regulatory operations engineering finance external industry groups)
Write effective narratives and present complex decisions and trade-offs to Directors and VPs
Drive continuous improvement; develop sustainable repeatable processes and playbooks for the team and region
Learn to force multiply drive adoption of best practices and elevate the performance of teams and partners
Contribute to developing Amazons internal and external construction networks


A day in the life
Each day you operate as Amazons senior owners representative autonomously driving the safe on-time in scope and on-budget delivery of complex construction projects across your region. Your day may include:
Reviewing design documents and providing strategic direction to engineering and design partners on complex projects
Leading negotiations with general contractors developers or regulatory authorities
Presenting project status risks and trade-off decisions to senior leadership
Monitoring project performance metrics and driving corrective actions with external partners
Collaborating with internal stakeholders across operations equipment IT and facilities on project integration and handover planning
Mentoring Construction Managers and contributing to team development and best practices
Developing or updating process playbooks based on lessons learned from current projects
Conducting site visits to verify construction quality safety compliance and schedule adherence


- Bachelors degree in Architecture Construction Management Engineering or a related field
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM) as well as scheduling software (Primavera MS Project or similar)
- 7 years of experience as an Architect Engineer Construction Manager or in a related construction discipline
- 7 years of project management experience spanning design phase through construction completion and operational handover
- 7 years of experience negotiating construction procurement and/or labor contracts

- Experience managing complex large-scale construction projects ($100M) end-to-end with full budget and design ownership
- Experience across multiple disciplines within the construction industry (e.g. General Contracting Owners Representation Commercial Development Engineering & Design)
- Demonstrated success leading contract negotiations and managing external partner performance across concurrent projects
- Experience developing and implementing construction processes playbooks or best practice frameworks
- Experience mentoring and developing junior construction professionals
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex decisions and trade-offs to senior leadership (Director/VP level)
- Construction Managers Association of America (CMAA) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent

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 GA Atlanta - 90300.00 - 158000.00 USD annually
USA TN Nashville - 81200.00 - 142200.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 90300.00 - 158000.00 USD annually