Construction Project Manager, Worldwide Grocery Real Estate - job 1 of 2

Description

We are looking for people who want to join our ambitious and driven team in the pursuit of excellence for retail grocery project management. You will be part of a team that is maintaining best in class grocery stores for Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market, shaping the future of retail spaces! This role will support innovation and expansive growth through cross-functional project oversight.

The Construction Project Manager on the Facility Maintenance Team will be the primary person collaborating with our Food Safety Field Team to ensure building integrity is strictly maintained to ensure pest free environments for all retail locations. The CPM all repair and renovation projects across our retail locations. This role ensures excellence in: Building maintenance and structural integrity, Food safety compliance, Team member safety, Customer experience

The position oversees project execution from start to finish, maintaining high quality standards throughout all activities. Supports and guides the critical infrastructure and life cycle planning team while fostering a positive team environment through a culture of accountability and shared fate.

The right person for this job is an entrepreneurial self-starter with an owner’s perspective. Must have a service mindset and a professional demeanor, with the ability to communicate effectively with business partners at every level. Must be able to work independently in a collaborative, creative, ever-changing and ambiguous environment.

Key job responsibilities
Responsible for managing critical infrastructure maintenance and repairs, including: HVAC system, Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS), Refrigeration equipment, Elevators and escalators, Lighting systems, Building exterior and structural components
Provides contractor accountability, improved cost performance, and management of schedule- including lead times for permitting, OFI equipment and jurisdictional inspection protocol. Ensures equipment delivery schedules are well coordinated within GC/Service Provider critical path
Completion of special initiatives (i.e., Kirk Key and utility projects, sound attenuation or code compliance concerns, network upgrade coordination, etc.)
Completion of building envelope and food-safety projects including, but not limited to roofing replacement, flooring replacement, and pest control mitigation
Responsible for ensuring overall project quality expectations are achieved through effective 3rd-party coordination, direct procurement of equipment, and system commissioning
Must demonstrate strong foresight and strategic planning to protect project timelines and outcomes
Effectively influence and communicate with internal and external business partners. Problem solves creatively and can successfully negotiate tradeoffs among stakeholders as required to meet project goals
Participate in the design development process to ensure documents meet constructability and cost requirements, influencing cross-functional collaboration to improve speed to market and simplify means and methods
Ensures responsibility of scope is clear and informs field coordination to improve speed to market and cost controls
Delivers projects on time and on budget. Effectively manages and reports on project schedules, capital expenditure budgets and operational expenses, ensuring timely follow through and accuracy
Establish effective relationships along with an understanding of municipalities permit process and schedules
Manage change order negotiations and contract compliance
Ensure contractor compliance safety/OSHA requirements are met on all sites to minimize risk.
And any other duties as assigned

A day in the life
Location & Travel Requirements:
Primary office locations: Boston, MA; Arlington, VA

While this position offers flexibility in choosing your home office location from the above cities, please note: Relocation to one of these locations is required if not currently based there

Position involves:
80% travel time, primarily to East Coast sites
20% in-office work at your designated location
Full in-office attendance required during non-travel periods (5 days per week)

Basic Qualifications

- Experience in project management in construction and contracts management
- BA/BS degree and 4-6 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience demonstrating progressive responsibility and growth within the industry
- Ability to travel up to 80% based on project workload

Preferred Qualifications

- Advanced understanding of retail grocery fixtures, food service equipment and infrastructure complexities and requirements
- Project management experience and preconstruction/construction experience. Retail operational or program experience a plus.
- Must demonstrate the technical acumen, initiative and leadership required to successfully execute construction projects within a grocery environment, including operating stores
- General knowledge of Building Codes
- Experience in negotiating commercial contracts
- Creative, critical thinker with advanced analytical skills
- Ability to work within an ambiguous environment and manage change
- Familiarity with business process documentation and improvement
- Self-motivated, able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team and cross-functionally as projects dictate
- Experience with Smartsheet, Sales Force, Procore, Corrigo and similar real estate, project and portfolio management tools
- Ability to physically fulfil general office requirements, as well as those required on construction sites, and open operating sites
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads
- Able to work with technical and non-technical business owners/partners to overcome obstacles and deliver results
- Provide business decision support and participate/lead special projects
- Strong organizational skills
- Self-motivated, able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team as projects dictate

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $69,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $155,800/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.