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 building and improving the physical infrastructure of our online fulfillment business.
As a Construction Manager at arenaflex, you will be the face of our company, serving as 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 Fulfillment Centers. This is a unique opportunity to combine construction engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract management in a remote role with frequent travel to job sites across the US.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Project management over new construction of Fulfillment Centers throughout the US, as well as renovations and capacity improvements within existing facilities
* Support construction scope review and development with internal technical teams and operational customers to facilitate engineering and design efforts on new and remodel projects
* Manage multiple projects simultaneously, from relatively small renovations to large-sized ($100M+) new facilities
* Work independently in the assigned regional area with minimal direction from leadership
* Prepare reports, specifications, technical analysis to fully define the design requirements, equipment and services required on capacity expansion and remodel projects
* Provide technical direction concerning engineering design / AutoCAD, building design, layouts, build details, schedules and materials in accordance with North American Customer Fulfillment (NACF) design parameters
* Survey facilities, develop and document procedures to audit the facility, provide evaluations and analysis, and recommend solutions to facility infrastructure, safety and security problems involving facilities and people
* Negotiate contracts and contract changes with developers and General Contractors, and present formal documentation for approval when required
* Ensure that contracts are fit for purpose, cost effective, and incorporate appropriate Service Level Agreements
* Provide overall site management, coordination, planning, specification of business proposals, and coordination of subcontractors
* Facilitate and team with others on due diligence evaluation of new opportunities
* Assess project performance through Key Performance Indicators for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability
* Partner with teams tasked with transition of base building management and oversight of all turnover documentation
* Coach and guide all project teams (developers, design engineers, general contractors, sub-contractors, internal stakeholders) throughout the full project lifecycle
* Ensure that contracted resources deliver work to meet duration and quality targets, addressing and ensuring the correction of under-performance issues
* Audit 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
* Inform developers and contractors of projected changes in resource or work demand so that they can take appropriate action
* Identify and resolve clashes, design misses, and schedule conflicts with other arenaflex execution teams
* Establish and operate the information systems necessary for effective scheduling and recording of contract work
* Review of designs and ongoing construction for conformance to current building specifications
* Provide 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
* Review and guide internally requested changes for validity, impact, and ensure timely and cost sensitive incorporation once approved
* Lead or assist 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
**Essential Qualifications:**
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or 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 Project Management experience
* 5 or more years of experience negotiating construction, procurement and labor contracts
**Preferred Qualifications:**
* Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
* Demonstrated skill in written & oral communication to technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Specific experience in construction or renovation of commercial warehouse facilities or fulfillment centers
**Work Environment and Company Culture:**
As a remote Construction Manager at arenaflex, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere in the US, with frequent travel to job sites across the country. Our company culture values innovation, collaboration, and customer obsession, and we are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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.
**Compensation and Benefits:**
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges 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, and in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, you may be eligible for equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation as part of a total compensation package.
**Ready to Join the arenaflex Team?**
If you are a motivated and experienced construction professional looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our North American Construction team and be a part of building innovative and highly technical facilities that power our online fulfillment business.