Sr. Construction Manager, North America Construction Manager

About the Role Amazon’s Global Engineering Services (GES) North America Design & Construction team is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to serve as Amazon’s senior owner’s representative. The role involves autonomously leading the full construction lifecycle— from design oversight and external partner selection through contract negotiation, construction execution, to operational handover— for complex projects such as large‑scale new builds, retrofits, and expansions across the assigned region. Key Responsibilities Serve as Amazon’s senior owner’s representative and primary construction integrator for complex projects across the region. Oversee end‑to‑end project management services, design services, and external partner performance. Own project budgets, oversee spend approvals, and lead procurement functions. Lead external partner selection, contract negotiations, and manage developers, contractors, architects, and design consultants. Oversee design and engineering, including evaluations, conformance reviews, and value engineering. Develop project strategies and ensure appropriate resources are allocated to execute them. Monitor performance metrics, anticipate roadblocks and risks, manage escalations, and drive corrective actions. Resolve complex issues and defend trade‑off decisions between short‑term and long‑term needs to internal stakeholders. Coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) for permitting, regulatory compliance, and approvals. Champion Amazon’s safety programs and set the safety culture standard across all project teams. Achieve high‑level alignment and consensus across diverse stakeholder groups (legal, regulatory, operations, engineering, finance, external industry groups). Write narratives and present complex decisions and trade‑offs to Directors and VPs. Drive continuous improvement; develop sustainable, repeatable processes and playbooks for the team and region. Force‑multiply by adopting best practices and elevating partner and team performance. Contribute to developing Amazon’s internal and external construction networks. Day in the Life Review design documents and provide strategic direction to engineering and design partners. Lead negotiations with general contractors, developers, or regulatory authorities. Present project status, risks, and trade‑off decisions to senior leadership. Monitor performance metrics and drive corrective actions with external partners. Collaborate with internal stakeholders across operations, equipment, IT, and facilities on integration and handover planning. Mentor Construction Managers and contribute to team development and best practices. Develop or update process playbooks based on lessons learned from current projects. Conduct site visits to verify construction quality, safety compliance, and schedule adherence. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. Experience with AutoCAD and/or BIM, and scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, or similar). 7+ years of experience as an architect, engineer, construction manager, or in a related construction discipline. 7+ years of project management experience from design phase through construction completion and operational handover. 7+ years of experience negotiating construction, procurement, and/or labor contracts. Preferred Qualifications Experience managing complex, large‑scale construction projects ($100M+) end‑to‑end with full budget and design ownership. Experience across multiple disciplines within the construction industry (e.g., general contracting, owner’s representation, commercial development, engineering & design). Demonstrated success leading contract negotiations and managing external partner performance across concurrent projects. Experience developing and implementing construction processes, playbooks, or best‑practice frameworks. Experience mentoring and developing junior construction professionals. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex decisions and trade‑offs to senior leadership (Director/VP level). Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) or Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification or equivalent. Amazon 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 for more information. Base salary range for this position: USA, GA, Atlanta: 90,300.00 – 158,000.00 USD annually USA, TN, Nashville: 81,200.00 – 142,200.00 USD annually USA, VA, Arlington: 90,300.00 – 158,000.00 USD annually Company: LLC Job ID: A10447677 #J-18808-Ljbffr