As Senior Construction Manager for Quick Commerce Construction, you'll contribute to the construction strategy for a first-of-its-kind retail concept, leading end-to-end delivery from site selection through construction handover. This role demands an experienced builder who can achieve condensed timelines and frugal cost targets with a facility type that doesn't fit traditional categories.
Key job responsibilities
-Own the relationship with external General -Contractor and vendors including contract execution and management
-Manage RFPs, bid leveling, and General Contractor selection. Present GMPs to leadership for budget approval, highlighting cost savings and allowance opportunities to ensure on-time project delivery
-Act as lead facilitator of information during construction phase and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders/customers to drive the project along the critical path towards Launch
-Effectively manage any changes to scope during construction including requests for information and change orders related to cost or time
-Provide support with multiple internal and external stakeholders, to establish proper project budget, scope and schedule
-Perform site visits on a periodic basis to confirm schedule progress, attend contractor meetings, determine target milestones and act as the single point of contact for Amazon for the general contractor partners
-Perform duties as the primary Amazon representative with authorities having jurisdiction during construction phase
-Lead continuous improvement and lessons learned efforts to improve standards, reduce costs and expedite timelines for construction programs
-Self-motivated and driven
-Self-sufficient problem solver who finds answers independently
-Anticipates issues and identifies alternatives; resolves unforeseen problems quickly
-Communicates effectively, accurately, and concisely
-Navigates ambiguous scopes with minimal leadership direction
Ability to travel 60%
A day in the life
The Senior Construction Manager must have experience working for an Owner, Developer, or General Contractor across all project phases. Candidates with Architecture or Engineering backgrounds are welcome if they have preconstruction and construction experience, including MEP and fire suppression systems.
The ideal candidate has managed tenant improvement projects through due diligence, preconstruction estimating, scheduling, bidding, and closeout (substantial and final completion). Tenant improvement experience is preferred.
The candidate must independently manage broad scope (especially MEP and Health Department requirements), whether building multiple QC sites or launching new initiatives. They should take ownership of their work, execute autonomously, and serve as the subject matter expert while earning trust with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
About the team
Amazon's Quick Commerce Construction team manages projects from site selection to Certificate of Occupancy. As Senior Construction Manager, you'll conduct site reviews and due diligence while delivering accurate budgets and schedules. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, designers, and consultants, you'll develop cost-optimized estimates and GMPs for efficient tenant improvement buildouts. You'll directly manage General Contractors across multiple active construction sites in your region, with additional projects at various stages of the construction and launch process. This integrated approach enables rapid scaling with high standards, directly impacting millions of customers receiving Amazon's fastest delivery service.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of project management and implementation experience
- 5+ years of experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, or other Construction related disciplines
- 5+ years of experience negotiating construction, procurement and labor contracts
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience operating within at least two disciplines within the construction industry, such as Contracting, Owners Representation, Architecture, Design and Engineering, Commercial Development, analysis and control of construction costs or similar
- Experience communicating complex concepts clearly and persuasively to different audiences
- Experience in facilities management
- Experience in program or engagement management, leading other project managers to deliver a program with multiple and concurrent projects
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
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, VA, Arlington - 90,300.00 - 158,000.00 USD annually
