Sr. Construction Manager, GES NA, Design and Construction

Posted 26 Oct

What’s this role about? Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex construction projects, overseeing design, safety, budgets, schedules, procurement, contracts, and external partner performance. Communicate project decisions and risks to senior leaders, improve delivery processes, and mentor construction managers.

Chicago, Illinois

On-site

$90K – $158K

Full-time

5-10 years exp

Bachelor degree

Skills required

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Company

Amazon

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amazon.com

10,001+ employees

Software Development

Public Company

37.5M LinkedIn followers

Raised $65.7B

Responsibilities

Own and enforce safety programs across internal and external teams; lead AHJ
(Authorities Having Jurisdiction) negotiations for permitting and regulatory
approvals; proactively eliminate safety and compliance risks
Oversee end-to-end project management, design services, and external partner
performance for complex projects; serve as senior owner's representative
integrating construction, design, and internal stakeholders
Develop project strategies; oversee design evaluations, conformance reviews, and
value engineering; monitor KPIs for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and
sustainability; resolve complex issues and manage escalations
Own project budgets and spend approvals; lead partner selection, contract
negotiations, and procurement; review and approve cost/time change requests;
ensure contracts are fit for purpose with appropriate SLAs
Align delivery from architects, GCs, and subcontractors to Amazon priorities;
hold partners accountable; lead negotiations and collaborate with internal teams
to eliminate dependencies and risks
Drive alignment across diverse stakeholders; write narratives and present
decisions to Directors/VPs; communicate budgets, schedules, and priorities
clearly
Drive continuous improvement and repeatable processes; mentor and develop
construction managers; recommend improvements to project scoping and deployment
Each day, you operate as Amazon's owner's representative — autonomously driving
the safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery of complex construction projects. Your
Reviewing construction documents and providing strategic direction to
stakeholders on complex projects
Leading negotiations with GCs, developers, or regulatory authorities
Presenting project status, risks, and trade-off decisions to senior leadership
Monitoring project performance metrics and driving corrective actions
Collaborating with internal stakeholders across operations, equipment, and
facilities on project integration and handover planning
Developing process playbooks based on lessons learned from current projects
Conducting site visits to verify quality, safety, and schedule adherence
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)
CMIT/CMAA or PMP certification or equivalent
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
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, IL, Chicago - 90,300.00 - 158,000.00 USD annually

Qualification

ConstructionManagement & LeadershipEngineeringLogisticsSecurity & Safety

Benefits

Sign-On Payments
Restricted Stock Units
Health Insurance
401(k) Matching
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Mental Health Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement

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