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Construction Manager, GES NA, Design and Construction

Amazon· Facilities, Maintenance, & Real Estate
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Hybrid (USA, MA, Boston), Hybrid (USA, VA, Arlington), Hybrid (USA, GA, Atlanta), Hybrid (USA, NY, New York)$77.4k - $135.4kFull-timePosted yesterday

About the role

Construction Manager within Global Engineering Services (GES) North America Design & Construction, acting as Amazon's owner's representative across the full construction lifecycle to deliver facilities and infrastructure for Amazon's logistics network, with ~60% regional travel.

Responsibilities

  • Champion Amazon's safety programs and standards across all internal and external project teams; hold all accountable to a safety-first culture
  • Interface and coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to maintain regulatory compliance and ensure seamless project execution
  • Lead or assist in negotiations with regulatory bodies as required for permitting and approvals
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects — from small renovations to large-scale ($100M+) new facility builds — from design through construction completion and handover
  • Serve as Amazon's owner's representative and primary integrator between construction execution teams and internal stakeholders (operations, equipment, IT, etc.)
  • Review construction documents, drawings, and specifications for conformance to Amazon's building standards and design guidelines
  • Identify and resolve design conflicts, schedule clashes, and coordination gaps with other Amazon execution teams
  • Conduct detailed reviews of contractor bid packages, budgets, and schedules to identify and resolve discrepancies
  • Assess project performance through KPIs for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability
  • Own comprehensive budget tracking, cashflow forecasting, and cost management across assigned projects
  • Review, analyze, and respond to all proposed cost and time change requests submitted by external project teams
  • Negotiate construction, procurement, and labor contracts with developers and general contractors; present formal documentation for approval when required
  • Ensure contracts are fit for purpose, cost-effective, and incorporate appropriate service level agreements
  • Advise on the impact of changes in scope, schedule, cost, and permitting
  • Audit contractor performance to ensure skills, competencies, and resources are appropriate for the work being performed
  • Ensure contracted resources deliver work that meets duration and quality targets; address and resolve underperformance issues
  • Coach and guide project teams — including developers, design engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders — throughout the full project lifecycle
  • Inform developers and contractors of projected changes in resource or work demand to enable proactive planning
  • Partner with teams responsible for base building management transition and turnover documentation
  • Maintain clear, concise, and transparent communication with all internal and external stakeholders on project status, risks, and key developments
  • Utilize Amazon's information systems to record and update schedule, budget, and other key project data
  • Participate in weekly Architect, Owner, and Contractor (AOC) meetings; provide input on root causes and corrective actions
  • Prepare reports, specifications, and technical analyses to define design requirements, equipment needs, and services for expansion and remodel projects
  • Provide critical review of current design standards to identify value engineering and design enhancement opportunities
  • Seek sustainable, environmentally responsible solutions throughout construction in alignment with Amazon's building practices
  • Identify and implement process improvements that drive better outcomes across safety, cost, schedule, and quality
  • Act as Amazon's owner on the ground to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget execution of projects across the region (site coordination, RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedule updates, AOC meetings, site visits, project data updates, facility readiness, equipment coordination, handover planning, design feedback)

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience with AutoCAD and/or BIM, and scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, or similar)
  • Experience as Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's project management representative or related roles in Commercial Development and Construction
  • 5+ years of project management spanning design through handover
  • 5+ years of experience negotiating construction, procurement, and/or labor contracts
  • Travel up to 60% (Nationwide); valid driver’s license required

Skills

Required:Safety program ownershipRegulatory interfaceBudgeting and cost managementContract negotiationProject scheduling & KPIs

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription) and life insurance options
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
  • Employee assistance programs and mental health support
  • Flexible spending accounts and additional benefits as described
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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