As the TES Construction Manager, you are a customer obsessed leader in the Amazon construction process. In this role, you play an integral part in the implementation of the facility network infrastructure; including sortation centers, delivery stations, and auxiliary buildings that support those facilities. The construction projects include new builds, retrofits, and expansions. You are required to perform detailed deep dive reviews of construction documents (blueprints), job budgets and schedules to identify and resolve any discrepancies, including information in contractor bid packages. You will partner with internal customers and external stakeholders to earn their trust and engage as a team to deliver results. You must ensure information is communicated to internal and external stakeholders in an effective and timely manner. Some key competencies of this position include; insist on the highest standards, ensure contracted resources deliver work that meets duration and quality targets, coach developers, design engineers, contractors during the project duration, seek better ways to serve Amazon customers, influence internal stakeholders while holding them accountable for their actions, ensure all internal and external team members maintain proposed schedules and budgets, help to invent and simplify innovative solutions that allow for improved processes and results, while working on multiple projects in various locations. This opportunity combines construction, engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract management. The TES Construction Manager position includes approximately 60% travel in North America. This role can be located virtually in the Northeast or Midwest.

Key job responsibilities

• \tSupervise the implementation and management of Amazon's safety programs and standards with the entire internal and external project team

• \tManage multiple projects simultaneously

• \tEnsure that the skills and competencies of contract labor are appropriate to need and fit to undertake the work

• \tOperate independently in the assigned role and region; interacting with leadership and stakeholders to resolve issues

• \tComprehensive budget and schedule tracking and cashflow forecasting.

• \tIdentify and solve for factors that may impede a successful project hand-over to Amazon stakeholders while striving for frugality and accomplishing more with less

• \tInterface and coordinate with the authorities that have jurisdiction (AHJ) on projects to maintain regulatory compliance and seamless job execution

• \tReview construction documents (blueprints)

• Advise on the impact of changes in schedule, costs, and permitting.

• \tMaintain internal and external stakeholders up-to-date on pertinent information through comprehensive and timely written and oral communication

A day in the life

Act everyday as an owner to ensure the safe, on-time and in-budget execution of Amazon construction projects. Daily tasks may include:

• \tSite management: coordination with contractors on changes and project status

• \tEnsure contractors are meeting contractual obligations

• \tSeek sustainable, environmentally-friendly solutions throughout the construction process while implementing Amazon's sustainability practices

• \tUtilize Amazon information systems to record and update schedule, and budget

• \tNegotiate contract terms with vendors while driving partners to meet or exceed agreed-to schedules and budgets

• \tParticipate in weekly Architect, Owner, and Contractor meetings and provide input on root causes and corrective actions

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 Coverage

2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options

3. Paid Time Off (PTO)

4. 401(k) Plan

If 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!

About the team

At Amazon, we are all Employee Owners who leverage unique opportunities through design review, construction bidding, construction execution, and final hand-off to our customers. We are a diverse, upbeat, creative, team of engineers and managers working to develop the innovative physical assets our Customers expect and striving to be the Earth's best employer.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Virtual Location - CT | Virtual Location - IN | Virtual Location - MA | Virtual Location - MD | Virtual Location - MI | Virtual Location - NC | Virtual Location - NY | Virtual Location - OH | Virtual Location - PA | Virtual Location - VA

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• \tA completed Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or comparable field

• \t5+ years of experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, or other Construction related disciplines

• \t5+ years project management experience from design phase through implementation and operation

• \t5+ years of experience negotiating construction, procurement and labor contracts

• \t5+ years familiarization with Construction Drawings/Documents (blueprints), AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM), as well as scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, or similar)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• \tExperience with at least two disciplines within the construction industry, which could consist of General Contracting, Owner's Representation, Commercial Development, or Engineering & Design, or similar. Demonstrated success in communicating project requirements to various audiences (e.g. senior management, peers, public officials, vendors, etc.)

• \tExperience inclusive of facilities manager or similar and demonstrated capability in the planning, design review & implementation, and project management / control of new structures & the enhancement of existing facility buildings

• \tExperience in program management of concurrent projects

• \tProject Management accreditation (PMP® or similar)

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $61,900/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.

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