Amazon
Construction Manager, Remote to Local Building Solutions and Engineering Team
Amazon, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Construction Manager, Remote to Local Building Solutions and Engineering Team
Job ID: 3147387 | Amazon.com Services LLC
Application deadline: Jan 6, 2026
Do you want to be part of an organization that is on the leading edge for operations, supply chain, and fulfillment design? The Rapid and Rural Logistics team is looking for a proven technical leader with extensive experience planning and managing the execution of large scale construction programs. As the R2L (Remote to Local) Construction Manager (CM), you will work with a broad set of stakeholders including Real Estate, Operations, Design, Launch, Startup, Delivery Experience, Legal and Retail to take the fulfillment center design from concept through the hand off to Operations. This position requires a firm understanding of engineering, planning, program management, contract administration and operations.
Travel required: 60%
Location: Position may be based out of any corporate Amazon facility within Washington, Texas, Colorado or Arizona.
Key Job Responsibilities
Lead the Request for Proposals (RFP) process and vet qualified contractor proposals, assemble bid submissions and foster selection of the design-build contractors.
Coordinate with designers, building teams and cost estimators to establish project budget, scope and schedule.
Assist in obtaining the information and decisions needed from Amazon to complete the construction drawings.
Manage approvals and permissions needed from building landlords.
Act as a facilitator of information required for internal Amazon functional teams (IT, Safety, Loss Prevention, Food Safety, Operations).
Serve as the primary Amazon representative on permitting required with authorities having jurisdiction.
Monitor and assist with all utility integrations such as phone service, electrical power, water, sewer.
Act as the principal schedule auditor on behalf of Amazon, monitor site production, determine target milestones, track and communicate progress.
Develop capital appropriation requests and manage fiduciary responsibility for approved budgets.
Perform site visits periodically to confirm schedule progress, attend contractor meetings and act as the single point of contact for Amazon for the general contractor partners.
Review the contractor’s buyout, subcontracting, material purchase schedule and long lead orders.
Coordinate with Amazon launch/startup teams regarding schedule and phased area turnover to ensure coordination with all stakeholder functions.
Audit the contractor’s punch list completion progress and manage on behalf of Amazon.
Direct the contractor through the document turnover and closeout process.
Coordinate with Amazon property management to transition the building facilities to their care.
Lead continuous improvement and lessons learned efforts to improve standards, reduce costs and expedite timelines for construction programs.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science.
Experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner’s project management representative, or in other commercial development and construction related disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience operating within at least two disciplines within the construction industry, such as Contracting, Owners Representation, Architecture, Design and Engineering, Commercial Development, analysis and control of construction costs or similar.
Experience in project management in construction and contracts management.
Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.
Base salary range for this position:
Colorado: $77,400 - $135,400 annually
National: $69,700 - $155,800 annually
A packaged compensation will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs) with final compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits/us-benefits-and-stock.
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Application deadline: Jan 6, 2026
Do you want to be part of an organization that is on the leading edge for operations, supply chain, and fulfillment design? The Rapid and Rural Logistics team is looking for a proven technical leader with extensive experience planning and managing the execution of large scale construction programs. As the R2L (Remote to Local) Construction Manager (CM), you will work with a broad set of stakeholders including Real Estate, Operations, Design, Launch, Startup, Delivery Experience, Legal and Retail to take the fulfillment center design from concept through the hand off to Operations. This position requires a firm understanding of engineering, planning, program management, contract administration and operations.
Travel required: 60%
Location: Position may be based out of any corporate Amazon facility within Washington, Texas, Colorado or Arizona.
Key Job Responsibilities
Lead the Request for Proposals (RFP) process and vet qualified contractor proposals, assemble bid submissions and foster selection of the design-build contractors.
Coordinate with designers, building teams and cost estimators to establish project budget, scope and schedule.
Assist in obtaining the information and decisions needed from Amazon to complete the construction drawings.
Manage approvals and permissions needed from building landlords.
Act as a facilitator of information required for internal Amazon functional teams (IT, Safety, Loss Prevention, Food Safety, Operations).
Serve as the primary Amazon representative on permitting required with authorities having jurisdiction.
Monitor and assist with all utility integrations such as phone service, electrical power, water, sewer.
Act as the principal schedule auditor on behalf of Amazon, monitor site production, determine target milestones, track and communicate progress.
Develop capital appropriation requests and manage fiduciary responsibility for approved budgets.
Perform site visits periodically to confirm schedule progress, attend contractor meetings and act as the single point of contact for Amazon for the general contractor partners.
Review the contractor’s buyout, subcontracting, material purchase schedule and long lead orders.
Coordinate with Amazon launch/startup teams regarding schedule and phased area turnover to ensure coordination with all stakeholder functions.
Audit the contractor’s punch list completion progress and manage on behalf of Amazon.
Direct the contractor through the document turnover and closeout process.
Coordinate with Amazon property management to transition the building facilities to their care.
Lead continuous improvement and lessons learned efforts to improve standards, reduce costs and expedite timelines for construction programs.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science.
Experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner’s project management representative, or in other commercial development and construction related disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience operating within at least two disciplines within the construction industry, such as Contracting, Owners Representation, Architecture, Design and Engineering, Commercial Development, analysis and control of construction costs or similar.
Experience in project management in construction and contracts management.
Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.
Base salary range for this position:
Colorado: $77,400 - $135,400 annually
National: $69,700 - $155,800 annually
A packaged compensation will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs) with final compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits/us-benefits-and-stock.
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