Construction Manager, Global Engineering, Maintenance, & Sustainability

Amazon•Nashville, TN

7d•Remote

About The Position

Amazon is looking for a Construction Manager who will be responsible for project management of building industrial development including new builds, retrofits, expansion, and program initiatives from site selection through contract execution. Construction Managers are responsible for construction of new facilities in the US as well as renovations & tenant improvements at existing facilities. Construction Managers will also handle 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. Construction Managers are required to perform detailed deep dive reviews of job budgets and schedules to identify and resolve any discrepancies, including information in contractor bid packages. Construction Managers will partner with internal customers and external stakeholders to earn their trust and engage as a team to deliver results. The Construction Manager will serve as Amazon's representative and direct point of interface with Developers and General Contractors, as well as the primary integrator between construction and other Amazon stakeholders responsible for equipping, furnishing, and operating our facilities. This opportunity combines construction engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract management. This role requires 60% regional travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided. 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! 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

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
Experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's project management representative or in other Commercial Development and Construction related disciplines

Nice To Haves

Experience in quantitative role (engineering, process re-engineering, quality assurance), or experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions
3+ years of contracts management experience
6+ months of project coordination experience
5+ years of construction management of large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) plants experience
Experience with budgeting, scheduling and cost reports
Experience using one or more of the following technologies (e.g., AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, SolidWorks, CREO, BIM360, SketchUp, KeyShot, etc.) to deliver high quality models and designs
Jurisdictional Coordination
Sustainable building design

Responsibilities

Responsible for project management over new construction of facilities throughout the US as well as renovations and capacity improvements within existing facilities
Advise on the impact of changes in schedule, costs, and permitting.
Support construction scope review and development with internal technical teams and operational customers to facilitate engineering and design efforts on new and remodel projects
Responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously, from relatively small renovations to large-sized ($100M+) new facilities
Work independently in the assigned regional area with minimal direction from leadership
Prepare reports, specifications, technical analysis to fully define the design requirements, equipment and services required on capacity expansion and remodel projects
Provide technical direction concerning engineering design / AutoCAD, building design, layouts, build details, schedules and materials in accordance with design parameters and guidelines
Survey facilities, develop and document procedures to audit the facility, provide evaluations and analysis, and recommend solutions to facility infrastructure, safety and security problems involving facilities and people
Negotiate contracts and contract changes with developers and General Contractors, and present formal documentation for approval when required
Ensure that contracts are fit for purpose, cost effective, and incorporate appropriate Service Level Agreements
Provide overall site management, coordination, planning, specification of business proposals, and coordination of subcontractors
Facilitate and team with others on due diligence evaluation of new opportunities
Assess project performance through Key Performance Indicators for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability
Partner with teams tasked with transition of base building management and oversight of all turnover documentation
Coach and guide all project teams (developers, design engineers, general contractors, sub-contractors, internal stakeholders) throughout the full project lifecycle
Ensure that contracted resources deliver work to meet duration and quality targets, addressing and ensuring the correction of under-performance issues
Audit contractors to check that the skills and competencies of contract labor are appropriate to need and they are fit to undertake the work on which they will be deployed
Inform developers and contractors of projected changes in resource or work demand so that they can take appropriate action
Identify and resolve clashes, design misses, and schedule conflicts with other Amazon execution teams
Establish and operate the information systems necessary for effective scheduling and recording of contract work
Review of designs and ongoing construction for conformance to current building specifications
Provide critical review of current design standards to identify value engineering and design enhancement opportunities to be considered by internal engineering and schematic design partners
Comprehensive budget tracking, forecasting, and management of assigned expansion, remodel, and new build projects
Receipt, review, and analysis of all proposed cost and time change requests as presented by external project teams
Review and guide internally requested changes for validity, impact, and ensure timely and cost sensitive incorporation once approved
Lead or assist in negotiations with appropriate regulatory bodies and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) entities as required
Positive, clear, concise, and transparent cross team communication for all aspects of project delivery
The role is remote and will include upwards of 60% travel regionally, with the potential of traveling to all North America locations based on the business needs.