Experienced Construction Manager – North America Customer Fulfillment (NACF) at arenaflex

Are you a seasoned construction professional with a passion for building innovative and highly technical facilities? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Look no further! arenaflex is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our North American Construction team, responsible for constructing new Fulfillment Centers (FCs) in the US and renovating existing FCs. As a Construction Manager at arenaflex, you will be the primary point of interface with Developers and General Contractors, as well as the integrator between construction and other stakeholders responsible for equipping, furnishing, and operating our FCs. This role combines construction engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract management, offering a unique opportunity to grow and develop your skills.

About arenaflex

arenaflex is a leading e-commerce company that has revolutionized the way people shop and live. Our renowned customer experience is built on a foundation of innovative and highly technical Fulfillment Centers around the globe. As a Construction Manager, you will be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of e-commerce and logistics.

Responsibilities

As a Construction Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Project management over new construction of Fulfillment Centers throughout the US, as well as renovations and capacity improvements within existing facilities
• Supporting construction scope review and development with internal technical teams and operational customers to facilitate engineering and design efforts on new and remodel projects
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously, from relatively small renovations to large-sized ($100M+) new facilities
• Working independently in the assigned regional area with minimal direction from leadership
• Preparing reports, specifications, technical analysis to fully define the design requirements, equipment and services required on capacity expansion and remodel projects
• Providing technical direction concerning engineering design / AutoCAD, building design, layouts, build details, schedules and materials in accordance with North American Customer Fulfillment (NACF) design parameters
• Surveying facilities, developing and documenting procedures to audit the facility, provide evaluations and analysis, and recommend solutions to facility infrastructure, safety and security problems involving facilities and people
• Negotiating contracts and contract changes with developers and General Contractors, and presenting formal documentation for approval when required
• Ensuring that contracts are fit for purpose, cost effective, and incorporate appropriate Service Level Agreements
• Providing overall site management, coordination, planning, specification of business proposals, and coordination of subcontractors
• Facilitating and teaming with others on due diligence evaluation of new opportunities
• Assessing project performance through Key Performance Indicators for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability
• Partnering with teams tasked with transition of base building management and oversight of all turnover documentation
• Coaching and guiding all project teams (developers, design engineers, general contractors, sub-contractors, internal stakeholders) throughout the full project lifecycle
• Ensuring that contracted resources deliver work to meet duration and quality targets, addressing and ensuring the correction of under-performance issues
• Auditing 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
• Informing developers and contractors of projected changes in resource or work demand so that they can take appropriate action
• Identifying and resolving clashes, design misses, and schedule conflicts with other arenaflex execution teams
• Establishing and operating the information systems necessary for effective scheduling and recording of contract work
• Reviewing of designs and ongoing construction for conformance to current building specifications
• Providing 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
• Reviewing and guiding internally requested changes for validity, impact, and ensuring timely and cost-sensitive incorporation once approved
• Leading or assisting 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

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a comparable field
• 5 or more years of experience in commercial or industrial construction as an Engineer, Construction Manager, General Contractor PM, Owner's Representative, Commercial Developer, or similar construction-related disciplines
• 5 or more years of Project Management experience
• 5 or more years of experience negotiating construction, procurement, and labor contracts
• Strong written and oral communication skills to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Specific experience in construction or renovation of commercial warehouse facilities or fulfillment centers

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

• Demonstrated skill in written and oral communication to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in construction or renovation of commercial warehouse facilities or fulfillment centers

Work Environment and Culture

As a remote Construction Manager, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere in the US, with frequent travel to job sites in the entire US. Our team is collaborative, dynamic, and passionate about building innovative and highly technical facilities. We offer a low-stress work environment with great rewards for reliable and motivated individuals.

Compensation and Benefits

arenaflex offers a competitive salary, ranging from $61,900/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, offering a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced construction professional looking for a new challenge, apply now! arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. Apply To This Job Apply for this job