Construction Manager, GES Ops Construction

As a Construction Manager within Global Engineering Services (GES) North America Design & Construction, you are Amazon's owner's representative throughout the full construction lifecycle. You play an integral role in delivering the built facilities and infrastructure that power Amazon's logistics network — including sortation centers, delivery stations, and auxiliary buildings — through new builds, retrofits, and  this role, you serve as the primary point of interface between Amazon and its external partners — developers, general contractors, design engineers, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) — while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders responsible for equipping, furnishing, and operating our facilities.

You are accountable for the safe, on-time, in scope, and on-budget delivery of construction projects, and you bring a disciplined approach to budget management, schedule oversight, contract execution, and quality assurance.

You operate with a high degree of independence within your assigned region, managing multiple concurrent projects while maintaining clear and transparent communication with all project stakeholders. This role combines construction management, engineering, project planning, contract management, and facilities delivery — and requires approximately 60% regional travel within North America.

Key job responsibilities

Safety & Compliance
· Champion Amazon's safety programs and standards across all internal and external project teams; hold all participants 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

Project & Construction Management
· Manage multiple concurrent projects simultaneously — ranging from small renovations to large-scale ($100M+) new facility builds — from design phase through construction completion and operational 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 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability

Budget, Schedule & Contract Management
· 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

Contractor & Stakeholder Management
· 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…