Construction Manager, GES Southwest Design & Construction
Job Description
Amazon opened its virtual doors in 1995 and strives to be the world’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online. The North American Design and Construction team is looking for an experienced Construction Manager that will be a key part of the Operations team. This includes: responsibility for project managing new building planning, design, and construction. This will include the extension of existing facilities and any new sites. The Construction Manager will play an integral role in the development and implementation of the North American facility network infrastructure. This role will analyze and evaluate different facility scenarios and build-out designs. In addition, this candidate has to support the standardization of the technical and facility related processes and systems. This opportunity combines construction engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract management. It requires a person who can show proven ability in the planning and design, and project management / control of new and the enhancement of existing facility buildings. Responsibilities: · Overseeing construction engineering, planning, and design for the North American facility network infrastructure and other new or expansion projects · Responsible for project support on new fulfillment network buildings and additional capacity requirements within existing North America Fulfillment Centers, Deliver Stations, or Sort Centers · Lead construction scope review and development with internal operational customers, and facilitate engineering and design efforts on new and remodel projects · Oversee and facilitate execution of expansion, tenant improvement (TI), and engineering deployment for new facilities within the fulfillment network · Provide technical direction in accordance to North American Customer Fulfillment (NACF) design parameters · Negotiate terms of contracts with General Contractors and trade contractors · Ensure that contracts are fit for purpose, cost effective and incorporate appropriate Service Level Agreements · Provide overall site management, coordination, planning, and coordination of subcontractors · Facilitate and team with other internal stakeholders regarding engineering buildouts, IT readiness, and turnover to operational groups · Partner with teams tasked with transition of base building management and oversight of all turnover documentation · Coach and guide all project teams (developers, design engineers, general contractors, sub-contractors, internal stakeholders) throughout the full project lifecycle · Ensure that contracted resources deliver work to meet duration and quality targets, addressing and ensuring the correction of under-performance issues · Audit contractors to check that the skills and competences of contract labor are appropriate to need and they are fit to undertake the work on which they will be deployed · Inform contractors of projected changes in resource or work demand so that they can take appropriate action · Learn and utilize the information systems necessary for effective scheduling and recording of contract work · Support contractors’ work and help them to achieve higher performance level · Oversee more than one project in various locations simultaneously · Review of designs for conformance to current building specifications · Comprehensive budget tracking, forecasting, and management of assigned expansion, remodel, and new build projects · Receipt, review, and analysis of all proposed cost and time change requests as presented by external project teams · Review and guide internally requested changes for validity, impact, and ensure timely and cost sensitive incorporation once approved · Lead and/or assist in negotiations with appropriate authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) entities as required · Positive, clear, concise, and transparent cross team communication for all aspects of project delivery · The role will include upwards of 60% travel to all North America locations Key job responsibilities• Overseeing construction engineering, planning, and design for the North American facility network infrastructure and other new or expansion projects• Responsible for project support on new fulfillment network buildings and additional capacity requirements within existing North America Fulfillment Centers, Deliver Stations, or Sort Centers• Lead construction scope review and development with internal operational customers, and facilitate engineering and design efforts on new and remodel projects • Responsible for managing multiple small-sized ($9M-$50M) projects simultaneously• Work independently in the assigned regional area, interacting with leadership to resolve issues• Oversee and facilitate execution of expansion, tenant improvement (TI), and engineering deployment for new facilities within the fulfillment network• Provide technical direction in accordance to North American Customer Fulfillment (NACF) design parameters• Negotiate terms of contracts with General Contractors and trade contractors• Ensure that contracts are fit for purpose, cost effective and incorporate appropriate Service Level Agreements• Provide overall site management, coordination, planning, and coordination of subcontractors • Facilitate and team with other internal stakeholders regarding engineering buildouts, IT readiness, and turnover to operational groups• Partner with teams tasked with transition of base building management and oversight of all turnover documentation• Coach and guide all project teams (developers, design engineers, general contractors, sub-contractors, internal stakeholders) throughout the full project lifecycle • Ensure that contracted resources deliver work to meet duration and quality targets, addressing and ensuring the correction of under-performance issues • Audit contractors to check that the skills and competences of contract labor are appropriate to need and they are fit to undertake the work on which they will be deployed • Inform contractors of projected changes in resource or work demand so that they can take appropriate action • Learn and utilize the information systems necessary for effective scheduling and recording of contract work • Support contractors’ work and help them to achieve higher performance level• Oversee more than one project in various locations simultaneously• Review of designs for conformance to current building specifications• Comprehensive budget tracking, forecasting, and management of assigned expansion, remodel, and new build projects• Receipt, review, and analysis of all proposed cost and time change requests as presented by external project teams• Review and guide internally requested changes for validity, impact, and ensure timely and cost sensitive incorporation once approved• Lead and/or assist in negotiations with appropriate authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) entities as required• Positive, clear, concise, and transparent cross team communication for all aspects of project delivery• The role will include upwards of 60% travel regionally, with the potential of traveling to all North America locations based on the business needsA day in the lifeIf you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply! Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options3. Paid Time Off (PTO)4. 401(k) Plan
Locations
- United States, CA, Virtual Location - California, Virtual Location - California, CA, United States
- United States, AZ, Virtual Location - Arizona, Virtual Location - Arizona, AZ, United States
Salary
Salary not disclosed
Estimated Salary Rangehigh confidence
140,000 - 200,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- - 5+ years of construction or project management experienceintermediate
- - 5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experienceintermediate
- - 4+ years of multi-million dollar contract negotiation experienceintermediate
Required Qualifications
- - Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (degree in construction management)
- - 5+ years of construction or project management experience (experience, 5 years)
- - 5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience (experience, 5 years)
- - 4+ years of multi-million dollar contract negotiation experience (experience, 4 years)
Preferred Qualifications
- - Master's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (degree in construction management)
- - Experience communicating with customers, technical, regulatory, business teams, and management to collect requirements, describe product features, and technical designs (experience)
- - Experience in construction or project management (experience)
- - Experience in facilities management (experience)
- - 5+ years of design, construction or program management in mission critical facilities experience (experience, 5 years)
- 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 Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. (experience)
- Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The Colorado base pay for this position ranges from $77,400/year up to $135,400/year. The National base pay for this position ranges from $69,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $155,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. (experience)
Responsibilities
- • Overseeing construction engineering, planning, and design for the North American facility network infrastructure and other new or expansion projects
- • Responsible for project support on new fulfillment network buildings and additional capacity requirements within existing North America Fulfillment Centers, Deliver Stations, or Sort Centers
- • Lead construction scope review and development with internal operational customers, and facilitate engineering and design efforts on new and remodel projects
- • Responsible for managing multiple small-sized ($9M-$50M) projects simultaneously
- • Work independently in the assigned regional area, interacting with leadership to resolve issues
- • Oversee and facilitate execution of expansion, tenant improvement (TI), and engineering deployment for new facilities within the fulfillment network
- • Provide technical direction in accordance to North American Customer Fulfillment (NACF) design parameters
- • Negotiate terms of contracts with General Contractors and trade contractors
- • Ensure that contracts are fit for purpose, cost effective and incorporate appropriate Service Level Agreements
- • Provide overall site management, coordination, planning, and coordination of subcontractors
- • Facilitate and team with other internal stakeholders regarding engineering buildouts, IT readiness, and turnover to operational groups
- • Partner with teams tasked with transition of base building management and oversight of all turnover documentation
- • Coach and guide all project teams (developers, design engineers, general contractors, sub-contractors, internal stakeholders) throughout the full project lifecycle
- • Ensure that contracted resources deliver work to meet duration and quality targets, addressing and ensuring the correction of under-performance issues
- • Audit contractors to check that the skills and competences of contract labor are appropriate to need and they are fit to undertake the work on which they will be deployed
- • Inform contractors of projected changes in resource or work demand so that they can take appropriate action
- • Learn and utilize the information systems necessary for effective scheduling and recording of contract work
- • Support contractors’ work and help them to achieve higher performance level
- • Oversee more than one project in various locations simultaneously
- • Review of designs for conformance to current building specifications
- • Comprehensive budget tracking, forecasting, and management of assigned expansion, remodel, and new build projects
- • Receipt, review, and analysis of all proposed cost and time change requests as presented by external project teams
- • Review and guide internally requested changes for validity, impact, and ensure timely and cost sensitive incorporation once approved
- • Lead and/or assist in negotiations with appropriate authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) entities as required
- • Positive, clear, concise, and transparent cross team communication for all aspects of project delivery
- • The role will include upwards of 60% travel regionally, with the potential of traveling to all North America locations based on the business needs
Benefits
- general: that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
- general: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- general: 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- general: 3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
- general: 4. 401(k) Plan
Documents
Application Instructions
https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/3112254