Solar Construction Manager, North America Construction Portfolios

Construction Manager

Amazon is looking for a Construction Manager to lead design, construction, and activation of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems, micro grid energy resiliency solutions, and other innovative programs to support Amazon sustainability and our progress toward Climate Pledge goals. The Construction Manager will be responsible for project management of new builds, retrofits, expansion, and program initiatives from site selection through contract execution and operational turnover. Construction Managers 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. Construction Managers will partner with internal customers and external stakeholders to earn their trust and engage as a team to deliver results. The Construction Manager will serve as Amazon's representative and direct point of interface with developers, general contractors, utility providers, regulatory bodies, and all other stakeholders required for successful delivery of PV and other sustainability projects. This opportunity combines construction engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract management. This role requires 60% regional travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Key job responsibilities :

• Responsible for construction project management of new rooftop PV systems (or other renewable energy / sustainability projects), as well as their activation and integration into local grids and Amazon operations.
• Advise on the impact of changes in schedule, costs, and permitting.
• Support construction scope review and development with internal technical teams and operational customers to facilitate engineering and design efforts on new and remodel projects.
• Responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously, from relatively small renovations to large-sized ($100M+) new facilities.
• Work independently in the assigned regional area with minimal direction from leadership.
• Prepare reports, specifications, technical analysis to fully define the design requirements, equipment and services required on capacity expansion and remodel projects.
• Provide technical direction concerning engineering design / AutoCAD, building design, layouts, build details, schedules and materials in accordance with North American Customer Fulfillment (NACF) design parameters.
• Survey facilities, develop and document procedures to audit the facility, provide evaluations and analysis, and recommend solutions to facility infrastructure, safety and security problems involving facilities and people.
• Negotiate contracts and contract changes with developers and General Contractors, and present formal documentation for approval when required.
• Ensure that contracts are fit for purpose, cost effective, and incorporate appropriate Service Level Agreements.
• Provide overall site management, coordination, planning, specification of business proposals, and coordination of subcontractors.
• Facilitate and team with others on due diligence evaluation of new opportunities.
• Assess project performance through Key Performance Indicators for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability.
• Partner with teams tasked with transition of base building management and oversight of all turnover documentation.
• Coach and guide all project teams (developers, design engineers, general contractors, sub-contractors, internal stakeholders) throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Ensure that contracted resources deliver work to meet duration and quality targets, addressing and ensuring the correction of under-performance issues.
• Audit contractors to check that the skills and competencies of contract labor are appropriate to need and they are fit to undertake the work on which they will be deployed.
• Inform developers and contractors of projected changes in resource or work demand so that they can take appropriate action.
• Identify and resolve clashes, design misses, and schedule conflicts with other Amazon execution teams.
• Establish and operate the information systems necessary for effective scheduling and recording of contract work.
• Review of designs and ongoing construction for conformance to current building specifications.
• Provide critical review of current design standards to identify value engineering and design enhancement opportunities to be considered by internal engineering and schematic design partners.
• Comprehensive budget tracking, forecasting, and management of assigned expansion, remodel, and new build projects.
• Receipt, review, and analysis of all proposed cost and time change requests as presented by external project teams.
• Review and guide internally requested changes for validity, impact, and ensure timely and cost sensitive incorporation once approved.
• Lead or assist in negotiations with appropriate regulatory bodies and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) entities as required.
• Positive, clear, concise, and transparent cross team communication for all aspects of project delivery.
• The role is remote and will include upwards of 60% travel regionally, with the potential of traveling to all North America locations based on the business needs.

The role is open to candidates with a passion for this field and a desire to make a global impact. Amazon offers a full range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, maternity and parental leave options, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. Basic qualifications include 7+ years of project management, real estate development, architecture / design experience, and a bachelor's degree. Preferred qualifications include 3+ years experience in development or management of commercial power purchase agreements.