Construction Manager, GES Southwest Design & Construction

DescriptionAmazon opened its virtual doors in 1995 and strives to be the world's most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online.The North American Design and Construction team is looking for an experienced Construction Manager that will be a key part of the Operations team. This includes: responsibility for project managing new building planning, design, and construction. This will include the extension of existing facilities and any new sites. The Construction Manager will play an integral role in the development and implementation of the North American facility network infrastructure. This role will analyze and evaluate different facility scenarios and build-out designs. In addition, this candidate has to support the standardization of the technical and facility related processes and systems.This opportunity combines construction engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract management. It requires a person who can show proven ability in the planning and design, and project management / control of new and the enhancement of existing facility buildings.Responsibilities:Overseeing construction engineering, planning, and design for the North American facility network infrastructure and other new or expansion projectsResponsible for project support on new fulfillment network buildings and additional capacity requirements within existing North America Fulfillment Centers, Deliver Stations, or Sort CentersLead construction scope review and development with internal operational customers, and facilitate engineering and design efforts on new and remodel projectsOversee and facilitate execution of expansion, tenant improvement (TI), and engineering deployment for new facilities within the fulfillment networkProvide technical direction in accordance to North American Customer Fulfillment (NACF) design parametersNegotiate terms of contracts with General Contractors and trade contractorsEnsure that contracts are fit for purpose, cost effective and incorporate appropriate Service Level AgreementsProvide overall site management, coordination, planning, and coordination of subcontractorsFacilitate and team with other internal stakeholders regarding engineering buildouts, IT readiness, and turnover to operational groupsPartner with teams tasked with transition of base building management and oversight of all turnover documentationCoach and guide all project teams (developers, design engineers, general contractors, sub-contractors, internal stakeholders) throughout the full project lifecycleEnsure that contracted resources deliver work to meet duration and quality targets, addressing and ensuring the correction of under-performance issuesAudit contractors to check that the skills and competences of contract labor are appropriate to need and they are fit to undertake the work on which they will be deployedInform contractors of projected changes in resource or work demand so that they can take appropriate actionLearn and utilize the information systems necessary for effective scheduling and recording of contract workSupport contractors' work and help them to achieve higher performance levelOversee more than one project in various locations simultaneouslyReview of designs for conformance to current building specificationsComprehensive budget tracking, forecasting, and management of assigned expansion, remodel, and new build projectsReceipt, review, and analysis of all proposed cost and time change requests as presented by external project teamsReview and guide internally requested changes for validity, impact, and ensure timely and cost sensitive incorporation once approvedLead and/or assist in negotiations with appropriate authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) entities as requiredPositive, clear, concise, and transparent cross team communication for all aspects of project deliveryThe role will include upwards of 60% travel to all North America locationsKey job responsibilitiesOverseeing construction engineering, planning, and design for the North American facility network infrastructure and other new or expansion projectsResponsible for project support on new fulfillment network buildings and additional capacity requirements within existing North America Fulfillment Centers, Deliver Stations, or Sort CentersLead construction scope review and development with internal operational customers, and facilitate engineering and design efforts on new and remodel projectsResponsible for managing multiple small-sized ($9M-$50M) projects simultaneouslyWork independently in the assigned regional area, interacting with leadership to resolve issuesOversee and facilitate execution of expansion, tenant improvement (TI), and engineering deployment for new facilities within the fulfillment networkProvide technical direction in accordance to North American Customer Fulfillment (NACF) design parametersNegotiate terms of contracts with General Contractors and trade contractorsEnsure that contracts are fit for purpose, cost effective and incorporate appropriate Service Level AgreementsProvide overall site management, coordination, planning, and coordination of subcontractorsFacilitate and team with other internal stakeholders regarding engineering buildouts, IT readiness, and turnover to operational groupsPartner with teams tasked with transition of base building management and oversight of all turnover documentationCoach and guide all project teams (developers, design engineers, general contractors, sub-contractors, internal stakeholders) throughout the full project lifecycleEnsure that contracted resources deliver work to meet duration and quality targets, addressing and ensuring the correction of under-performance issuesAudit contractors to check that the skills and competences of contract labor are appropriate to need and they are fit to undertake the work on which they will be deployedInform contractors of projected changes in resource or work demand so that they can take appropriate actionLearn and utilize the information systems necessary for effective scheduling and recording of contract workSupport contractors' work and help them to achieve higher performance levelOversee more than one project in various locations simultaneouslyReview of designs for conformance to current building specificationsComprehensive budget tracking, forecasting, and management of assigned expansion, remodel, and new build projectsReceipt, review, and analysis of all proposed cost and time change requests as presented by external project teamsReview and guide internally requested changes for validity, impact, and ensure timely and cost sensitive incorporation once approvedLead and/or assist in negotiations with appropriate authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) entities as requiredPositive, clear, concise, and transparent cross team communication for all aspects of project deliveryThe role will include upwards of 60% travel regionally, with the potential of traveling to all North America locations based on the business needsA day in the lifeIf 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!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 Coverage2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options3. Paid Time Off (PTO)4. 401(k) PlanBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering5+ years of construction or project management experience5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience4+ years of multi-million dollar contract negotiation experiencePreferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical EngineeringExperience communicating with customers, technical, regulatory, business teams, and management to collect requirements, describe product features, and technical designsExperience in construction or project managementExperience in facilities management5+ years of design, construction or program management in mission critical facilities experienceAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.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, AZ, Tempe - 77,400.00 - 135,400.00 USD annually