Senior Construction Manager

This role is remote but must be based out of one of the following operational areas: Rockville MD, Atlanta GA, Fort Lauderdale FL, Chicago IL or Austin TX.

You must be able to travel up to 80% of the time across East Coast (2-3 d/wk)

Key job responsibilities

Leads multiple new store development and remodels.

Partners with cross-functional teams (architects, engineers, and consultants) to facilitate the complete redesign of new stores and remodels.

Provides oversight in ensuring contractual agreements and vendor working agreements are developed, negotiated, and maintained.

Prepares construction budgets and tracking to actual costs.

Conceives new designs and implementation of grocery equipment and fixtures.

Oversees all aspects of construction administration, including contract negotiation, change orders / management, project schedules, and project closeout documentation.

Leads regional equipment buyer(s) and equipment buying processes.

A day in the life

Leverages understanding of the customer base, market, and industry to drive project-related decisions and recommendations.

Considers enterprise-wide implications of decisions and recommendations.

Provides process and policy advice to Team Members and customers.

Conveys and / or consults on issues of moderate to significant complexity.

Regularly interacts with colleagues or customers up to the senior leadership level.

Provides function-wide process advice and insight.

Offers guidance to less experienced Team Members.

Consults with and advises senior-level stakeholders and leaders.

Uses experience, innovation, and judgment to make decisions that may be based on partial information.

Demonstrates exceptional knowledge of the WFM product mix, supply base, and retail operations.

Basic Qualifications

- 7+ years of project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience

- Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

- Advanced ability to work with design consultants to facilitate design development and construction drawings.

- Advanced ability to prepare and drive construction schedules effectively.

- Expert understanding of WFMs project management methodologies and requirements.

- Expert ability to plan, estimate, organize, and monitor projects.

- Advanced capability to oversee and advise on project management issues and assist with overcoming barriers.

- Expert ability to keep multiple projects on track financially, creatively, and in accordance with stakeholder deadlines.

- Advanced proficiency with project management software, such as SharePoint, MS Project, and Basecamp.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $81,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location 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. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.