Construction Manager- Houston/Alabama

Job Description

The Construction Manager is responsible for managing new builds, renovations, and expansions of Fulfillment Centers across the United States. The role involves effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preconstruction management for retrofit, expansion, and initiative industrial building projects/programs.
• Manage all aspects of design, schedule, and budgeting, ensuring coordination and risk mitigation for on-time delivery.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of projects/programs.
• Ensure compliance with design criteria, spending, and transaction policies, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Prepare reports for upper management regarding the status of projects/programs.
• Obtain and document all specifics regarding projects from site selection and transaction management.
• Coordinate engineering and architectural specifications for each building type, including site surveys and existing drawings.
• Coordinate initial architectural design and permit submittals as required.
• Develop and provide supporting documents for lease execution, such as site plans and phasing plans.
• Create construction estimates for capital requests and other planning efforts.
• Manage due diligence, utility, and other coordination efforts prior to construction hand-off.
• Provide complete and accurate documentation for construction handoff, uploaded to Procore.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a comparable field.
• At least 7 years of experience in construction management or a related area.
• Experience in project management for retrofits and/or new builds in commercial or industrial construction.
• Familiarity with a variety of design and construction concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Project management accreditation (PMP® or similar).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in at least two disciplines within the construction industry, such as General Contracting, Owner's Representation, or Commercial Development.
• Success in communicating project requirements to various audiences.
• Experience in facilities management or similar roles.
• Program management of concurrent projects.
• All candidates must be export control eligible.

Work Environment

The role is primarily remote, with two project site visits of 2-3 days each month. Travel costs will be expensed. Project sites are located throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Alabama, and Tennessee.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.

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