Senior Manager, Design & Construction

Amazon • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an exceptional, hands-on Design & Construction leader to own the end-to-end design and execution. In this role, you will own the vision from concept to physical operations. You will not only be responsible for defining the infrastructure engineering standards and delivering robust design packages, but you will also be tasked with hiring and building the internal team from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to act as both an infrastructure engineering leader and a seasoned design and Construction leader in an advanced setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in commercial, industrial, or manufacturing design and construction management.
• Demonstrated experience hiring, building, and leading internal engineering and construction teams from the ground up.
• Proven track record of delivering comprehensive design packages and managing large-scale projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead external contractors, design consultants, and cross-functional internal stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• 15+ years of experience managing large-scale, complex design and construction projects from end to end.
• Deep expertise in advanced facility requirements, particularly regarding vibration control, coordinating complex MEP system integrations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to both technical and non-technical executive stakeholders.
• A proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while demonstrating strong ownership and bias for action.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, build, and lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team of civil, structural, and architectural engineers and construction managers capable of scaling with the project.
• Lead the concept-to-completion lifecycle for the civil, structural, and architectural scopes for new facilities.
• Own the creation, review, and execution of comprehensive design packages. Seamlessly transition these packages from the engineering phase into physical construction, ensuring strict adherence to design intent.
• Collaborate deeply with internal teams and external trades. Ensure all complex production systems and infrastructure are seamlessly integrated into the facility's structural and architectural design.
• Direct and manage external partners, including general contractors, subcontractors, architectural firms, and specialized engineering consultants.
• Serve as the primary liaison with local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and permitting agencies to navigate zoning, secure permits, and ensure full compliance with all building codes and environmental regulations.
• Drive the project schedule, manage budgets, mitigate execution risks, and resolve complex construction challenges that arise during the design and build phases.

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave
• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior