Manager, Construction Management, WWGRD, New Store Construction

Worldwide Retail Growth and Development (WWRGD) is seeking a Manager of Construction Management to lead the delivery of new Whole Foods Market stores and Amazon physical retail spaces across the western United States. In this role, you will own the regional construction pipeline from site acquisition handoff through design, construction execution, and operational turnover, ensuring each project is delivered safely, on budget, on schedule, and to Amazon's quality standards.

You will directly manage a team of up to six Construction Managers, providing coaching, workload allocation, and professional development while maintaining accountability for the full portfolio of active and upcoming projects in your region. You will set the standard for how your team engages with developers, general contractors, and regulatory authorities, and you will serve as the senior escalation point for commercial, technical, and schedule issues across the pipeline.

Internally, you will partner closely with Real Estate, Design, Store Operations, Procurement, Design and Finance to align pipeline priorities, sequence investments, and remove barriers to delivery. You will represent the construction function in portfolio reviews, providing clear reporting on project health, risks, and resource needs to senior leadership.

This role requires deep experience in ground up retail or commercial construction, proven ability to lead and develop project teams, and the commercial judgment to manage a multi project pipeline with competing priorities. You will bring a disciplined approach to safety leadership, budget governance, schedule management, contract strategy, and stakeholder communication at both the project and portfolio level.

This role requires regional travel (up to 50%) 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.

Key job responsibilities
- Lead a team of construction project managers to plan, schedule, and execute multiple complex construction projects.
- Oversee the work of construction contractors, subcontractors, and other external partners to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
- Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, implementing effective risk management strategies.
- Optimize construction processes and methodologies to improve efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including internal business partners, customers, and regulatory authorities.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to the project management team, ensuring design and engineering requirements are met.
- Monitor project performance and provide regular progress updates to senior management.
- Participate in the selection and management of construction vendors and service providers.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of construction-related policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Mentor and develop the construction project management team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Basic Qualifications: - 10+ years of direct management, mentorship, leadership, and coaching of construction management or commissioning professionals experience
- Knowledge of project management tools
- Experience in managing and troublshooting network, or experience in networking administration and troubleshooting and experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
- Experience working and communicating with multiple stakeholders, C-level executives and cross functional teams or equivalent
- Experience developing solutions and executing plans on complex projects Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA

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

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, IL, Chicago - 122,000.00 - 165,000.00 USD annually
USA, NJ, Jersey City - 134,200.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 109,800.00 - 156,500.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 122,000.00 - 165,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE - 122,000.00 - 165,000.00 USD annually