Construction Manager, Wwrgd (World Wide Retail Growth And Development)

DESCRIPTION

Join us as we redefine the future of physical retail! Our goal is to be Earth's most customer-centric company and we're just getting started. We are looking for people who want to join a developing business unit full of ambitious and driven professionals that continue to push the boundaries of reality and improve the daily lives of our customers.

Amazon is seeking a Construction Manager who will manage various retail construction and renovation / remodel projects across the country. This position will be part of an exciting, fast moving and growing business team. The right person for this job will be an entrepreneurial self-starter with dedication to seeing projects through to the end. You will have an eye for detail and determination to turn-over high-quality work. You will be an integral part of the team that works cross-functionally between Store Design, Store Operations, Facilities, Tech, Security, Loss Prevention, and Amazon vendors. If you thrive in an ever-changing environment, then we want to talk to you.

This position will closely manage General Contractors and Vendors throughout the process. Oversight of vendor performance is critical. This position involves direct contact with both internal and external vendors, and this candidate must have a professional demeanor and ability to communicate effectively with business partners at every level, including upper management.

Key job responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors.

• Establish and maintain project schedules and budgets, responsible for overall project delivery including all FF&E and construction.

• Responsible for on-site supervision during the construction process to include management of General Contractors, and Owner vendors.

• Deliver projects on time and on budget.

• Participate in the design development process to collaborate and value engineer construction methods to reduce time and cost.

• Manage change order negotiations and contract compliance.

• Serve as the liaison to developer/landlord reps to coordinate building envelope delivery.

• Manage and adhere to AIA contract documentation process.

• Establish effective relationships along with an understanding of municipalities and permit processes.

• Lead job site meetings, produce minutes and strive for a collaborative team environment.

• Ensure contractor compliance of life safety/OSHA requirements are met on all job sites to minimize risk.

About the team

Our ideal candidate is super detail-oriented, well respected in the industry and able to work back from our customer needs. This person is a self-starter, and a creative, critical thinker with an intense curiosity. You must be able to work independently in a collaborative, creative, ever-changing and ambiguous environment. The right person for this position will take ownership of their work, display a great deal of initiation, and possess sound judgment, a great business acumen and a sense of humor.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Arlington, VA, USA | Boston, MA, USA | Chicago, IL, USA | Nashville, TN, USA | Santa Monica, CA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience

• Bachelor's degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in project management, real estate development, architecture/design

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $72,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.