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Senior Construction Project Manager, Engineering (GES)

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We are seeking a seasoned professional for a senior‑level role leading complex, large‑scale construction projects across North America. This position emphasizes strategic planning, team leadership, and program‑level direction. The successful candidate will oversee a diverse range of projects including new builds, retrofits, expansions, and program initiatives from site selection through contract execution. Responsibilities encompass all aspects of project delivery, requiring expertise in construction management, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders at senior levels. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to establish project parameters, including scope, budget, and scheduling, while providing strategic direction and effectively managing and communicating potential risks.

Key Job Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Drive strategy and execution for multiple complex initiatives
• Develop and implement standardization of processes
• Guide program‑level decisions affecting multiple sites/projects
• Mentor junior PMs and project teams

Project Leadership

• Lead portfolio of complex, high‑value projects ($100M+)
• Drive scope development with senior stakeholders
• Launch new initiatives and lead improvement programs
• Direct multiple teams across various locations
• Establish and maintain program‑level standards

Technical Direction

• Guide system and process improvements
• Lead development of technical specifications
• Drive continuous improvement initiativesEstablish quality control frameworks
• Foster innovation in methods and approaches

Stakeholder Management

• Build strategic partnerships with key vendors
• Engage with senior internal stakeholders
• Develop relationships with key external partners
• Lead strategic communications
• Shape program standards and direction

Financial Leadership

• Direct program budgets across multiple projects
• Lead portfolio‑level planning and forecasting
• Drive high‑level vendor negotiations
• Develop risk management strategies
• Lead cost optimization initiatives

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant project management experience
• Proven track record of project delivery
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Strong strategic planning capabilities
• Excellence in stakeholder management
• 50‑60% travel requirement

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking and planning
• Advanced problem‑solving
• Team leadership and development
• Senior stakeholder management
• Program‑level decision making
• Risk management

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience
• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Estimating support
• Contract Administration
• Jurisdictional Coordination
• Utility Coordination
• MEP knowledge
• Budget Management
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Sustainable building design

A day in the life: 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!

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:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Job ID: A3112179