Senior Construction Manager, Global Engineering Services - Emerging

Job  | Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd - F47

Global Engineering Services - Emerging Countries - Construction team supporting APAC and LATAM is looking for an experienced Construction Manager that will be a key part of the Australian Operations team. This includes responsibility for project managing new Fulfillment Center planning, design and construction, and the extension of existing facilities and any new sites.

The Construction Manager will play an integral role in the development and implementation of the Australia and APAC facility network infrastructure with worldwide opportunities to engage in the Amazon network. This role will analyze and evaluate different facility scenarios and build‑out designs. The candidate must support the standardization of technical and facility related processes and systems. The opportunity combines construction engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract management.

It requires a proven ability in the planning and design, and project management/control of new and the enhancement of existing facility buildings. The role will include upwards of 40% to 50% travel to all APAC locations.

• Oversee construction engineering, planning, and design for FCs and other new or expansion projects
• Provide project support on new fulfillment network buildings and additional capacity requirements
• Lead construction scope review and development with internal operational customers, and facilitate engineering and design efforts on new and remodel projects
• Prepare reports, specifications, technical analysis to fully define design requirements, equipment and services required on capacity expansion and remodel projects
• Oversee and facilitate execution of ground‑up shell, TI, and engineering deployment for new facilities within the network
• Provide technical direction concerning engineering design/AutoCAD, building design, layouts, build details, schedules and materials in accordance with Amazon Specifications
• Negotiate contracts with General Contractors and trade contractors and present formal documentation for approval when required
• Ensure contracts are fit for purpose, cost‑effective and incorporate appropriate Service Level Agreements
• Provide overall site management, coordination, planning, specification of business proposals and coordination of subcontractors
• Facilitate due diligence evaluation of new opportunities
• Partner with teams tasked with transition of base building management and oversight of all turnover documentation
• Coach and guide all project teams throughout the full project lifecycle
• Ensure contracted resources deliver work to meet duration and quality targets, addressing and correcting under‑performance issues
• Audit contractors to ensure skills and competences are appropriate for the work they will undertake
• Inform contractors of projected changes in resource or work demand so that they can take appropriate action
• Support contractors’ work and help them achieve higher performance levels
• Oversee multiple projects in various locations simultaneously
• Provide critical review of current design standards to identify value engineering and design enhancement opportunities
• Comprehensive budget tracking, forecasting, and management of assigned expansion, remodel, and new build projects
• Review and guide internally requested changes for validity, impact, and ensure timely and cost‑sensitive incorporation once approved
• Maintain positive, clear, concise, and transparent cross‑team communication for all aspects of project delivery

A day in the life of a Construction Manager is prioritizing internal Amazon stakeholders and project requirements while ensuring Amazon specifications are being met. The manager travels between projects, answers General Contractor queries, liaises between consultants, authorities, and worldwide Amazon teams to ensure projects meet customer needs. In a fast‑paced environment, the manager ensures that Amazon’s speed transfers into project execution and communicates risks and mitigations effectively.

This role will have cross‑functional collaboration with the EU, NA, Brazil, and Mexico.…