Sr. Construction Manager, GES NA, Design and Construction

Saved job description

As a Sr. Construction Manager within Global Engineering Services (GES) North America (NA) Design & Construction (D&C), you are Amazon's senior owner's representative responsible for the autonomous end-to-end delivery of complex construction projects — including large-scale new builds, retrofits, and expansions for sortation centers, delivery stations, and auxiliary buildings that power Amazon's logistics network.

You operate with a high degree of independence, executing day-to-day operations autonomously and routinely delivering the right outcomes with limited guidance — even when project strategy is not yet well-defined. You deliver a mix of tactical and strategic initiatives that impact multiple teams and/or geographies in support of significant business objectives. You own design oversight, external partner selection, contract negotiations, and project procurement — and you are accountable for the full performance of your external project management partners, architects, design consultants, general contractors, and subcontractors.

Beyond project delivery, you contribute to developing Amazon's internal and external construction networks, drive best practices across the organization, and are learning to force multiply — elevating the performance of the teams and partners around you. You write effective narratives and present complex decisions and trade-offs to Directors and VPs. You actively recruit, mentor, and develop other construction managers.

This role requires approximately 60% regional travel within North America, with potential travel to all North America locations based on business needs. Relocation assistance may be provided. Must be open to servicing Chicago area as well as Florida.

Key job responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

Own and enforce safety programs across internal and external teams; lead AHJ (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) negotiations for permitting and regulatory approvals; proactively eliminate safety and compliance risks

Project & Construction Management

Oversee end-to-end project management, design services, and external partner performance for complex projects; serve as senior owner's representative integrating construction, design, and internal stakeholders

Develop project strategies; oversee design evaluations, conformance reviews, and value engineering; monitor KPIs for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability; resolve complex issues and manage escalations

Budget, Schedule & Contract Management

Own project budgets and spend approvals; lead partner selection, contract negotiations, and procurement; review and approve cost/time change requests; ensure contracts are fit for purpose with appropriate SLAs

External Partner & Stakeholder Management

Align delivery from architects, GCs, and subcontractors to Amazon priorities; hold partners accountable; lead negotiations and collaborate with internal teams to eliminate dependencies and risks

Communication & Reporting

Drive alignment across diverse stakeholders; write narratives and present decisions to Directors/VPs; communicate budgets, schedules, and priorities clearly

Process Improvement & People Development

Drive continuous improvement and repeatable processes; mentor and develop construction managers; recommend improvements to project scoping and deployment

A day in the life

Each day, you operate as Amazon's owner's representative — autonomously driving the safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery of complex construction projects. Your day may include:

- Reviewing construction documents and providing strategic direction to stakeholders on complex projects

- Leading negotiations with GCs, developers, or regulatory authorities

- Presenting project status, risks, and trade-off decisions to senior leadership

- Monitoring project performance metrics and driving corrective actions

- Collaborating with internal stakeholders across operations, equipment, and facilities on project integration and handover planning

- Developing process playbooks based on lessons learned from current projects

- Conducting site visits to verify quality, safety, and schedule adherence

About the team

At Amazon, the GES NA D&C team is a diverse group of engineers, construction managers, and preconstruction professionals who deliver the physical infrastructure behind Amazon's logistics network. We are employee owners who take pride in delivering high-quality, innovative facilities — on time and on budget — for our internal customers and the communities we serve. We are committed to being Earth's best employer and to building a more sustainable future through every project we deliver.

Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

- 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

- 7+ years of proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM), and scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, or similar)

- Position includes travel up to 60% (Nationwide). Travel involves air travel to regional airports and driving to site locations. A valid driver's license is required due to project assignments in areas with limited public transportation and rideshare options.