Construction Manager, Transportation Engineering Services

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DESCRIPTION:

As a Construction Manager, you are a customer obsessed leader in the Amazon construction
process. In this role, you play an integral part in the implementation of the facility network infrastructure;
including sortation centers, delivery stations, and auxiliary buildings that support those facilities. The
construction projects include new builds, retrofits, and expansions. You are required to perform detailed
deep dive reviews of job budgets and schedules to identify and resolve any discrepancies, including
information in contractor bid packages. You will partner with internal customers and external
stakeholders to earn their trust and engage as a team to deliver results. You must ensure information is
communicated to internal and external stakeholders in an effective and timely manner. Some key
competencies of this position include; insist on the highest standards, ensure contracted resources deliver
work that meets duration and quality targets, coach developers, design engineers, contractors during the
project duration, seek better ways to serve Amazon customers, influence internal stakeholders while
holding them accountable for their actions, ensure all internal and external team members maintain
proposed schedules and budgets, help to invent and simplify innovative solutions that allow for improved
processes and results, while working on multiple projects in various locations. This opportunity combines
construction, engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract
management. The  Construction Manager position includes approximately 60% travel in North
America

Key job responsibilities
Supervise the implementation and management of Amazon's safety programs and standards with
the entire internal and external project team

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Ensure that the skills and competencies of contract labor are appropriate to need and fit to
undertake the work

• Operate independently in the assigned role and region; interacting with leadership and
stakeholders to resolve issues

• Comprehensive budget and schedule tracking and cashflow forecasting.

• Identify and solve for factors that may impede a successful project hand-over to Amazon
stakeholders while striving for frugality and accomplishing more with less

• Interface and coordinate with the authorities that have jurisdiction (AHJ) on projects to maintain
regulatory compliance and seamless job execution

• Advise on the impact of changes in schedule, costs, and permitting.

• Maintain internal and external stakeholders up-to-date on pertinent information through
comprehensive and timely written and oral communication

A day in the life
Each day you will act as an owner at Amazon to ensure the safe, on-time and in-budget execution of Amazon
construction projects. Daily tasks may be comprised of:

• Site management: coordination with contractors on projected changes and project status

• Ensure contractors are meeting contractual obligations

• Seek sustainable, environmentally-friendly solutions throughout the construction process while
implementing Amazon's environmentally friendly building practices

• Utilize Amazon information systems to record and update schedule, budget, and other key
developments

• Negotiate contract terms with vendors while driving partners to meet or exceed agreed-to
schedules and budgets

• Participate in weekly Architect, Owner, and Contractor (AOC) meetings and provide input on root
causes and corrective actions

Benefits

Summary:

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. RRSP

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