Construction Manager, Boston, GREF – Workplace Design & Construction; WD&C

Overview

The Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) team provides real estate transaction expertise, business partnering, space and occupancy planning, design and construction, capital investment program management, and facility maintenance and operations for Amazon’s corporate office portfolio across multiple countries. GREF’s Workplace Design and Construction team is looking for a Construction Manager to drive construction services on projects, including tenant improvements, new builds, expansions, and renovations of Amazon corporate facilities.

The Construction Manager will be responsible for delivery of projects from the outset of design through operational turnover, operating on both strategic and tactical levels, and serving as an internal ambassador, educator, analyst, solutions architect, and implementer. The role collaborates with leadership and other stakeholders to set a budget and schedule, drive project objectives, scope, space allocation, cost, prioritization, and sequencing of requests, build strong design and construction project teams, manage contractor performance, and ensure compliance with cost requirements, organizational standards, and regulations.

This role requires travel to local sites up to 25% of the time.

• Represent GREF to internal customers for the delivery of their space.
• Work closely with and influence internal and external stakeholders, including architects, design consultants, contractors, and subcontractors, to ensure decisions are made at the appropriate level and Amazon’s priorities remain the driving factor.
• Develop and monitor project budgets, track costs, and prepare forecasts; manage change orders and contract modifications; review and approve payments; identify and mitigate project risks; ensure compliance with contracts and regulations; monitor safety standards and requirements; and resolve project issues.
• Hold landlords accountable to lease terms, including premises delivery timing and condition.
• Ensure tenant improvement allowances are collected in a timely manner.
• Develop project strategies and ensure appropriate resources are allocated to complete projects in accordance with strategies.
• Develop and maintain project timelines.
• Lead project meetings and progress reviews.
• Provide feedback on design guidelines, including minimum specifications and basis of design for various building systems.
• Guide construction activities, including contractor selection, contract negotiations, budget approvals, change orders, procurement methods, scheduling, and subcontractor management.
• Evaluate, approve, or reject design changes proposed by customers and designers.

• Experience building and managing a team or department within a startup or entrepreneurial setting, particularly one with both proprietary and contract resources.
• Experience using productivity and communications tools including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• 5+ years of professional experience required, a significant portion of which should demonstrate success in one or more of the following areas:
  Real Estate Development, Architecture/Design, and/or Construction Management.

• Experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner’s project management representative, or other Commercial Development and Construction related disciplines.
• Knowledge of sourcing/procurement, building systems and maintenance, vendor management and customer service.
• Experience with legal terms and structures for standard commercial contracts.
• University/Undergraduate degree in construction management, business administration, engineering, architecture, interior design, or a similar discipline; or as an alternative to a degree, an additional 10 years of relevant professional experience.

Base salary range: 77,400.00 –  USD annually. The package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on 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.

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Location:

USA, MA, Boston.

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