Senior Project Manager

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What this job involves:

The Senior Project Manager leads complex design and construction projects ($5K-$10MM+) in Amazon's corporate facilities. This role supports Amazon's expansion into aerospace, life sciences, robotics, quantum computing, devices, and government industry sectors by managing new construction, renovations, and facility modifications. The position is part of Amazon's Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) organization with a dotted line to one of Amazon's businesses. You will drive planning and delivery of technically complex capital projects from inception to completion while maintaining quality, cost, and schedule parameters. This role requires you to drive timely decisions among project teams including architects and other design consultants, contractors, and facilities managers, escalating as needed to ensure Amazon's priorities are achieved. You will ensure all project design elements are properly captured including specialty equipment, infrastructure, space-plans, and finishes, oversee construction processes including contractor selection, contract negotiations, budget approvals, invoice/pay application and change order approvals, schedule creation/maintenance, and closeout, and coordinate with key internal stakeholders such as EH&S, IT, AV, Security, Sustainability, Procurement, Legal, Tax, Compliance, and Finance.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Drive planning and delivery of technically complex capital projects from inception to completion while maintaining quality, cost, and schedule parameters
• Drive timely decisions among project team including architects and other design consultants, contractors, facilities managers, and other stakeholders, escalating as needed to ensure Amazon's priorities are achieved
• Ensure all project design elements are properly captured including specialty equipment, infrastructure, space-plans, and finishes
• Oversee construction processes including contractor selection, contract negotiations, budget approvals, invoice/pay application and change order approvals, schedule creation/maintenance, and closeout
• Coordinate with key internal stakeholders including EH&S, IT, AV, Security, Sustainability, Procurement, Legal, Tax, Compliance, and Finance as needed
• Participate in project delivery process improvement initiatives and new site selection processes
• Manage multiple concurrent and technically complex projects including R&D, manufacturing, SCIF, BSL, and ISO facilities.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional experience in construction/engineering project management, real estate development, or architecture/design
• Track record of managing multiple concurrent and technically complex (R&D, manufacturing, SCIF, BSL, ISO) projects
• Demonstrated experience in sourcing/procurement, vendor management, value engineering, budget/schedule management, and MEP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Project proficiency
• Ability to effectively manage meetings, drive detailed discussions, and be clear and concise in all verbal and written communications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in engineering, construction management OR additional 3+ years of relevant professional experience
• Experience working in technical engineering, manufacturing, or government (DoD, IC, DoS, etc.) environments
• PMI certification
• Experience with sustainable building practices
• Track record leading complex design and construction projects in the $5K-$10MM+ range
• Experience supporting expansion into aerospace, life sciences, robotics, quantum computing, devices, and government industry sectors
• Background managing new construction, renovations, and facility modifications
• Experience working within Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) organizations
• Ability to drive planning and delivery of capital projects from inception to completion
• Experience ensuring project design elements are properly captured including specialty equipment and infrastructure
• Background overseeing contractor selection, contract negotiations, and closeout processes
• Experience coordinating with multiple internal stakeholders across EH&S, IT, AV, Security, Sustainability, Procurement, Legal, Tax, Compliance, and Finance functions
• Track record participating in project delivery process improvement initiatives and site selection processes.

Location: Onsite

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This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

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JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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