Amazon Manager Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Amazon's Global Engineering Services (GES) North America Design & Construction team is seeking a Construction Manager to serve as Amazon's owner's representative in the delivery of built facilities and infrastructure supporting our logistics network. In this role, you will manage the full construction lifecycle - from design review and contractor procurement through construction execution and operational handover - for new builds, retrofits, expansions, and program initiatives across your assigned region.
You will be the primary point of interface between Amazon and its external partners, including developers, general contractors, design engineers, and regulatory authorities, while serving as the key integrator between construction and the internal Amazon teams responsible for equipping, furnishing, and operating our facilities. Projects range from targeted renovations to large-scale new facility builds, including fulfillment centers, sortation centers, delivery stations, and auxiliary buildings.
This role requires strong technical construction expertise, sharp commercial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects independently

You will bring a disciplined approach to safety, budget management, schedule oversight, contract execution, and stakeholder communication - all in service of delivering world-class facilities for Amazon's customers.
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
Serve as Amazon's owner's representative and primary construction integrator across all assigned projects
Manage multiple concurrent projects from design phase through construction completion and operational handover
Conduct detailed reviews of contractor bid packages, budgets, and schedules; identify and resolve discrepancies
Own comprehensive budget tracking, cashflow forecasting, and cost management
Negotiate construction, procurement, and labor contracts with developers and general contractors
Audit contractor performance to ensure skills, competencies, and resources meet project requirements
Coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for permitting, regulatory compliance, and approvals
Review construction documents and ongoing work for conformance to Amazon's building specifications and design standards
Identify and resolve design conflicts, schedule clashes, and coordination gaps across Amazon execution teams
Coach and guide project teams - developers, design engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders - throughout the project lifecycle
Champion Amazon's safety programs and hold all project stakeholders accountable to a safety-first culture
Maintain clear, concise, and transparent communication with all internal and external stakeholders
Assess project performance through KPIs for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability
Partner with teams responsible for facility transition, base building management, and turnover documentation
Identify value engineering and design enhancement opportunities in collaboration with internal engineering partners
Seek sustainable, environmentally responsible solutions throughout the construction process
A day in the life
Each day, you act as Amazon's owner on the ground - ensuring the safe, on-time, and on-budget execution of construction projects across your region

Your day may include:
Coordinating with general contractors on project status, upcoming milestones, and emerging risks
Reviewing and responding to RFIs, submittals, change order requests, and schedule updates
Participating in AOC meetings and driving accountability across the project team
Conducting site visits to verify construction quality and safety compliance
Updating Amazon's project management systems with current budget, schedule, and status information
Collaborating with internal stakeholders on facility readiness, equipment coordination, and operational handover planning
Reviewing design documents and providing feedback to engineering and design partners