Sr. Manager, Construction, NA Launch & Expansions (Last Mile)

Amazon's Last Mile network is scaling rapidly, and we're growing our fulfillment footprint with hundreds of new sites nationwide. As Senior Manager, Construction Management for AMZL/RSR, you'll lead end-to-end construction delivery across a diverse portfolio of fulfillment and delivery station sites, managing the complete lifecycle from site validation through construction handover. This role demands a builder's mentality: you'll drive innovation in construction methodologies to achieve condensed timelines and frugal cost targets while navigating hundreds of distinct permitting jurisdictions.

You'll lead a high-performing team managing the complete construction lifecycle — from design optimization, RFP process, and permitting strategy through contractor management, quality oversight, and operational handover — while maintaining rigorous financial guardrails. This is a rare opportunity to build at Amazon scale, working cross-functionally with Real Estate, Operations, Design, Launch, Startup, Legal, and external partners including developers, general contractors, architects, and local officials. You'll drive continuous improvement in construction execution, establish scalable processes for rapid growth, and directly impact Amazon's ability to deliver for millions of customers. Success in this role requires thriving in ambiguity, excelling at influencing without authority, and comfortably challenging the status quo.

Key job responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end construction delivery from site validation through construction handover, managing the complete lifecycle including design optimization, permitting strategy, contractor management, and quality oversight
- Drive innovation in construction methodologies to achieve condensed timelines and cost targets while navigating diverse permitting jurisdictions nationwide
- Partner with Real Estate, Operations, Economic Development, Legal, and external stakeholders including developers, general contractors, architects, and local officials to enable rapid site deployment
- Establish scalable processes and mechanisms for deployment of small-format retail facilities, pioneering due diligence and permitting approaches
- Manage financial guardrails and capital deployment, making strategic trade-offs between opportunity, resources, and sustainability while optimizing costs across the construction portfolio
- Build and develop high-performing teams with expertise in construction execution, cost engineering, and jurisdictional engagement to support rapid business growth
- Drive continuous improvement in timeline, resourcing, and cost efficiency while maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards across all construction activities

Basic Qualifications

- Experience in one or more of the following areas: construction or engineering project management, real estate development, or architecture/design
- 3+ years of team management experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience managing change in a multiple site environment and multiple direct reports
- 7+ years of employee and performance management experience

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience scaling an organization through rapid growth or expansion
- Experience in retail or operations
- Experience driving technological and process innovation
- Experience managing and negotiating contracts and vendor relationships
- Experience working with data and leveraging analytics to make decisions
- Experience working with major MHE integrators
- Knowledge of Lean methodologies
- Knowledge of and proficiency in Excel and SQL
- Master's degree, or Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
- Experience in influencing senior leadership through data driven insights

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, TN, Nashville - 133,800.00 - 181,100.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually