Senior Construction Manager, R2L Building Soltions and Engineering Team

Do you want to be part of an organization that is on the leading edge for operations, supply chain, and fulfillment design? The Rapid and Rural Logistics team is looking for a proven technical leader with extensive experience planning and managing the execution of large scale construction programs. As the R2L (Remote to Local) Construction Manager (CM), you will work with broad set of stakeholders including Real Estate, Operations, Design, Launch, Startup, Delivery Experience, Legal and Retail to take the fulfillment center design from concept through the hand off to Operations. This position requires a firm understanding of engineering, planning, program management, contract administration and operations.

Travel required 60%
This role requires a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays

This position based in Washington, but the team is open to hiring candidates in surrounding west coast states.


Key job responsibilities
- Lead the Request for Proposals (RFP) process and vetting qualified contractor proposals, assemble bid submissions and foster the selection of the design build contractors
- Coordinate with the designers, building teams, cost estimators to establish proper project budget, scope and schedule.
- Assist in obtaining the information and decisions needed from Amazon which are required to complete the construction drawings.
- Manage approvals and permissions needed from the building Landlords
- Act as a facilitator of information required for by internal Amazon functional teams (IT, Safety, Loss Prevention, Food Safety, Operations)
- Perform duties as the primary Amazon representative on permitting required with authorities having jurisdiction
- The CM will monitor and assist with all utility integrations such as phone service, electrical power, water, sewer
- Schedule: The CM will be the principle schedule auditor on behalf of Amazon, monitor site production, determine target milestones, track and communicate progress
- Develop capital appropriation requests and manage fiduciary responsibility for approved budgets
- Perform site visits on a periodic basis to confirm schedule progress, attend contractor meetings and act as the single point of contact for Amazon for the general contractor partners
- Review the contractor’s buyout, subcontracting, material purchase schedule and long lead orders.
- Coordinate with the Amazon launch/startup teams regarding schedule and phased area turnover to insure coordination with all stakeholder functions
- Audit the contractors punch list completion progress and manage on behalf of Amazon
- The CM will direct the contractor through the document turnover and close out process
- Coordinate with Amazon property management to transition the building facilities to their care
- Lead continuous improvement and lessons learned efforts to improve standards, reduce costs and expedite timelines for construction programs

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development or comparable field
- 7+ years of project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience
- 5+ years of distribution or manufacturing field with equivalent mechanical or electrical field experience
- 7+ years of facilities management, office management, corporate administrative services, or hospitality management experience

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in design review process to incorporate electrical, mechanical, automation controls solutions to drive equipment reliability and standards
- Experience in automated conveyors systems and controls, electrical and electronic principles, blueprint and electrical schematic reading, CMMS programs, preventive maintenance procedures, industrial electrical, industrial controls , industrial electronics

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.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $81,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181,600/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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