Military Spouse Connection Jobs

Description

As the TES 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 TES 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 TES 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

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

About the team

At Amazon, we are all Employee Owners who leverage unique opportunities through design review,

construction bidding, construction execution, and final hand-off to our customers. We are a diverse,

upbeat, creative, team of engineers and managers working to develop the innovative physical assets our

Customers expect and striving to be the Earth’s best employer

Basic Qualifications

A completed Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or

comparable field

• 5+ years of experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, or other Construction

related disciplines

• 5+ years project management experience from design phase through implementation and

operation

• 5+ years of experience negotiating construction, procurement and labor contracts

• 5+ years familiarization with AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM), as well as

scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with at least two disciplines within the construction industry, which could consist of

General Contracting, Owner’s Representation, Commercial Development, or Engineering &

Design, or similar. Demonstrated success in communicating project requirements to various

audiences (e.g. senior management, peers, public officials, vendors, etc.) Experience inclusive of facilities manager or similar and demonstrated capability in the planning,

design review & implementation, and project management / control of new structures & the

enhancement of existing facility buildings

• Experience in program management of concurrent projects

• Project Management accreditation (PMP® or similar)

Good working knowledge of French and English

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, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your Recruiter.

The base salary for this position ranges from $76,900/year up to $128,500/year. Salary is based on a number of factors 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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.