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Amazon

Sells products online and rents cloud computing

Construction Manager - West Region Design and Construction

Construction ManagementPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is required.
  • At least five years of experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, or in a related construction discipline is required.
  • At least five years of project management experience spanning design through construction completion and operational handover is required.
  • At least five years of experience negotiating construction, procurement, and/or labor contracts is required.
  • At least five years of proficiency with AutoCAD and/or building information modeling (BIM), and scheduling software such as Primavera or Microsoft Project, is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Candidates must have experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, owner's project management representative, or in another commercial development and construction-related discipline.
  • Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Candidates must have at least five years of project management, real estate development, architecture, or design experience.
  • Travel is required 60% of the time across the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Amazon's owner's representative and primary construction integrator across assigned projects.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects from design through construction completion and operational handover.
  • Review contractor bid packages, budgets, and schedules in detail, and identify and resolve discrepancies.
  • Track budgets comprehensively, forecast cash flow, and manage costs.
  • Negotiate construction, procurement, and labor contracts with developers and general contractors.
  • Audit contractor performance to ensure skills, competencies, and resources meet project requirements.
  • Coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction for permitting, regulatory compliance, and approvals.
  • Review construction documents and ongoing work for conformance to Amazon's building specifications and design standards.
  • Identify and resolve design conflicts, schedule clashes, and coordination gaps across Amazon execution teams.
  • Coach and guide developers, design engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Champion Amazon's safety programs and hold project stakeholders accountable to a safety-first culture.
  • Maintain clear and transparent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assess project performance using key performance indicators for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability.
  • Partner with facility transition and base building management teams, and coordinate turnover documentation.
  • Identify value engineering and design enhancement opportunities with internal engineering partners.
  • Seek sustainable and environmentally responsible solutions throughout the construction process.
  • Coordinate with general contractors on project status, upcoming milestones, and emerging risks.
  • Review and respond to requests for information, submittals, change-order requests, and schedule updates.
  • Participate in AOC meetings and drive accountability across the project team.
  • Conduct site visits to verify construction quality and safety compliance.
  • Update Amazon project management systems with current budget, schedule, and status information.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders on facility readiness, equipment coordination, and operational handover planning.
  • Review design documents and provide feedback to engineering and design partners.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in general contracting, owner's representation, commercial development, or engineering and design is preferred.
  • Demonstrated success communicating project requirements to senior leadership, public officials, vendors, and operational teams is preferred.
  • Experience in facilities management, including planning, design review, implementation, and project controls, is preferred.
  • Experience managing concurrent projects in a program management capacity is preferred.
  • Experience negotiating with and managing vendors, contractors, and subcontractors in construction and project execution is preferred.
  • At least one year of facilities management experience is preferred.
  • Experience in project management from design through implementation and operation is preferred.
  • At least seven years of experience as an engineer and senior construction manager is preferred.

About the Company

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Amazon

Sells products online and rents cloud computing

Amazon runs the largest online store in the United States and rents cloud computing to businesses and governments through Amazon Web Services. AWS pioneered renting computing power over the internet, and Amazon built its own delivery network to get orders to customers quickly. Shoppers buy from Amazon and from independent sellers on its store, and Prime members pay a subscription for fast free shipping, streaming video and music, and other perks. AWS rents out computing power, storage, databases, and AI tools so companies can run software without owning servers, and Amazon also makes Kindle e-readers and Echo speakers with the Alexa assistant. Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994, and it is based in Seattle, Washington.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Founded
1994

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