We are seeking a Construction Estimating Manager to join our Preconstruction team. In this role, you will own the development and maintenance of our construction cost database, drive CapEx budgeting and funding approval processes, and deliver data-driven analysis that supports budget development and benchmarking across multiple campuses nationwide. You will lead the effort to reverse-engineer unit pricing at both summary and granular levels - broken down by trade, CSI division, and major cost categories - to ensure our estimates reflect current market conditions and enable informed decision-making. In addition, you will support complex, cross-functional initiatives and programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering impactful results. This will involve close collaboration with Preconstruction Managers, Construction Managers, as well as teams from Real Estate, Design Engineering, Due Diligence, Procurement, and other key partners. This role demands a proactive leader with exceptional organizational skills, a deep understanding of construction costs in industry, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Key job responsibilities • Take ownership of construction cost data from various sources to support future budget development and benchmark. • Review, validate, and standardize construction cost data by building types and attributes, ensuring it's ready for efficient budget development. • Analyze cost data to develop unit prices based on take-offs and historical costs. • Assess macroeconomic trends to forecast construction costs for medium- and long-term planning. • Support complex, cross-functional initiatives and programs by assessing cost impacts. • Create and maintain budget development tools that incorporate recent bid data, historical costs, and design changes. • Provide guidance and ongoing training to internal teams on how to use the cost database and budget development tools. • Collect and evaluate lessons learned from recent project bids and costs, sharing insights to refine budget development tools. • Track, document, and report on budget accuracy metrics to internal stakeholders and management, ensuring lessons learned are shared and applied to future projects. • Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on enhancing budget accuracy. • Research and analyze construction cost trends through published sources, local market conditions, and studies. Collaborate with external general contractors and key partners to share trends and cost impacts with the internal team. • Collaborate with Preconstruction Managers, Construction Managers, and teams from Real Estate, Design Engineering, Due Diligence, Procurement, and external partners. • Be available to travel up to 20% of the time to support project and program needs. A day in the life #DCCD_AMER BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Experience in construction, or experience in construction or project management - Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering - Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications, or experience in construction - Bidding and Budgeting Experience in Capital Construction Projects - 5+ years of construction management of large, complex projects PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. USA, IL, Chicago - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually USA, TX, Dallas - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 111,300.00 - 186,100.00 USD annually