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Construction Manager, North America Construction Manager

Amazon, Austin, TX, United States


Job ID: 10404657 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Job Overview
Amazon's Global Engineering Services (GES) North America Design & Construction team is seeking a Construction Manager to serve as Amazon's owner's representative in the delivery of built facilities and infrastructure supporting our logistics network. In this role, you will manage the full construction lifecycle—from design review and contractor procurement through construction execution and operational handover—for new builds, retrofits, expansions, and program initiatives across your assigned region.

You will be the primary point of interface between Amazon and its external partners—including developers, general contractors, design engineers, and regulatory authorities—while serving as the key integrator between construction and the internal Amazon teams responsible for equipping, furnishing, and operating our facilities. Projects range from targeted renovations to large‑scale new facility builds, including fulfillment centers, sortation centers, delivery stations, and auxiliary buildings.

This role requires strong technical construction expertise, sharp commercial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects independently. You will bring a disciplined approach to safety, budget management, schedule oversight, contract execution, and stakeholder communication—all in service of delivering world‑class facilities for Amazon's 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 Amazon's owner's representative and primary construction integrator across all assigned projects

Manage multiple concurrent projects from design phase through construction completion and operational handover

Conduct detailed reviews of contractor bid packages, budgets, and schedules; identify and resolve discrepancies

Own comprehensive budget tracking, cashflow forecasting, and cost management

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 (AHJ) 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 project teams—including developers, design engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders—throughout the project lifecycle

Champion Amazon's safety programs and hold all project parties accountable to a safety‑first culture

Maintain clear, concise, and transparent communication with all internal and external stakeholders

Assess project performance through KPIs for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability

Partner with teams responsible for facility transition, base building management, and turnover documentation

Identify value engineering and design enhancement opportunities in collaboration with internal engineering partners

Seek sustainable, environmentally responsible solutions throughout the construction process

A Day in the Life

Coordinating with general contractors on project status, upcoming milestones, and emerging risks

Reviewing and responding to RFIs, submittals, change order requests, and schedule updates

Participating in AOC meetings and driving accountability across the project team

Conducting site visits to verify construction quality and safety compliance

Updating Amazon's project management systems with current budget, schedule, and status information

Collaborating with internal stakeholders on facility readiness, equipment coordination, and operational handover planning

Reviewing design documents and providing feedback to engineering and design partners

Basic Qualifications

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

5+ years of proficiency with AutoCAD and/or BIM, and scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, or similar)

5+ years of experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, or in a related construction discipline

5+ years of project management experience spanning design phase through construction completion and operational handover

5+ years of experience negotiating construction, procurement, and/or labor contracts

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in General Contracting, Owner's Representation, Commercial Development, Engineering & Design

Demonstrated success communicating project requirements to diverse audiences including senior leadership, public officials, vendors, and operational teams

Experience in facilities management, including planning, design review, implementation, and project controls

Experience managing concurrent projects in a program management capacity

Experience with vendor and contractor/subcontractor negotiation and management skills associated with construction and project execution

Salary Range
US$ 89,000.00 – 155,800.00 annually (San Francisco, CA) | US$ 77,400.00 – 135,400.00 annually (Santa Monica, CA) | US$ 77,400.00 – 135,400.00 annually (Chicago, IL) | US$ 89,000.00 – 155,800.00 annually (New York, NY) | US$ 69,700.00 – 122,000.00 annually (Nashville, TN) | US$ 77,400.00 – 135,400.00 annually (Austin, TX) | US$ 77,400.00 – 135,400.00 annually (Dallas, TX) | US$ 77,400.00 – 135,400.00 annually (Houston, TX) | US$ 77,400.00 – 135,400.00 annually (Arlington, VA) | US$ 82,700.00 – 135,400.00 annually (Bellevue, WA)

Equal Opportunity Employer
Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County and San Francisco applicants: Pursuant to the fair chance ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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