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.
Key job responsibilities
Serve as Amazon's owner's representative and primary construction integrator across all assigned projects
Manage multiple concurrent projects from design phase through construction completion and operational handover
Conduct detailed reviews of contractor bid packages, budgets, and schedules; identify and resolve discrepancies
Own comprehensive budget tracking, cashflow forecasting, and cost management
Negotiate construction, procurement, and labor contracts with developers and general contractors
Audit contractor performance to ensure skills, competencies, and resources meet project requirements
Coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for permitting, regulatory compliance, and approvals
Review construction documents and ongoing work for conformance to Amazon's building specifications and design standards
Identify and resolve design conflicts, schedule clashes, and coordination gaps across Amazon execution teams
Coach and guide project teams — developers, design engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders — throughout the project lifecycle
Champion Amazon's safety programs and hold all project parties accountable to a safety-first culture
Maintain clear, concise, and transparent communication with all internal and external stakeholders
Assess project performance through KPIs for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability
Partner with teams responsible for facility transition, base building management, and turnover documentation
Identify value engineering and design enhancement opportunities in collaboration with internal engineering partners
Seek sustainable, environmentally responsible solutions throughout the construction process
A day in the life
Each day, you act as Amazon's owner on the ground — ensuring the safe, on-time, and on-budget execution of construction projects across your region. Your day may include:
Coordinating with general contractors on project status, upcoming milestones, and emerging risks
Reviewing and responding to RFIs, submittals, change order requests, and schedule updates
Participating in AOC meetings and driving accountability across the project team
Conducting site visits to verify construction quality and safety compliance
Updating Amazon's project management systems with current budget, schedule, and status information
Collaborating with internal stakeholders on facility readiness, equipment coordination, and operational handover planning
Reviewing design documents and providing feedback to engineering and design partners
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of proficiency with AutoCAD and/or BIM, and scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, or similar)
5+ years of experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, or in a related construction discipline
5+ years of project management experience spanning design phase through construction completion and operational handover
5+ years of experience negotiating construction, procurement, and/or labor contracts
Experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's project management representative or in other Commercial Development and Construction related disciplines
Experience communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including colleagues and leadership, or experience in profee auditing, coding, and documentation requirements
Experience in facilities management, including planning, design review, implementation, and project controls
Experience managing concurrent projects in a program management capacity
Experience with vendor and contractor/subcontractor negotiation and management skills associated with construction and project execution
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, MA, Boston - 77,400.00 - 135,400.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 89,000.00 - 155,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 77,400.00 - 135,400.00 USD annually
