The Technical Facilities 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.
Key job responsibilities
- Execute technically complex capital projects from inception to completion
- Drive project intake, planning, and delivery for corporate facilities in their assigned location; potential exists to expand responsibilities across multiple sites
- Coordinate with key stakeholders including EH&S, IT, AV, Security, Sustainability, Procurement, Legal, Tax, Compliance, and Finance teams
- Responsible for documenting project parameters and accountable for quality, cost, and timely delivery
- Direct architects, design consultants (MEP, structural, acoustic, security, etc), contractors, and facilities managers to ensure decisions are made at the appropriate level and Amazon’s priorities are always the driving factor
- Identify and recommend project requirement gathering, delivery, and reporting process improvements
- Participate in new facility due diligence and site selection processes
- Manage design elements including specialty equipment, infrastructure, space-plans, and finishes
- Oversee construction processes including contractor selection, contract negotiations, budget approvals, invoice/pay application reviews, change orders, and schedule creation/maintenance
- Experience with commercial agreements and commercial transactions
- 8+ 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
- Proven expertise in sourcing/procurement, vendor management, value engineering, budget/schedule management, and MEP systems
- Advanced Microsoft Project proficiency
- Strong communication skills with ability to convey complex project strategies, status updates, and escalations to stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field, or 5+ years of professional experience
- Experience working in technical engineering, manufacturing, or government (DoD, IC, DoS, etc) environments
- PMI certification
- Experience with sustainable building practices
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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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, CA, Culver City - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
USA, CA, Irvine - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
USA, CA, LONG BEACH - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
USA, CA, NORTHRIDGE - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
USA, CA, San Diego - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
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