Description

Amazon's Design and Construction Standards (DCS) team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Design Program Manager to oversee design and construction standards for our rapidly expanding fulfillment network across North America, specifically supporting middle mile distribution network buildings. As a key member of the DCS team, you will be the subject matter expert (SME) for building design standards, ensuring constructability, cost-efficiency, safety, and positive associate experience. You will collaborate with internal teams and external delivery partners to implement design changes and maintain up-to-date standards libraries. This role requires a deep understanding of architectural design, building codes, construction processes, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Key job responsibilities

Serve as the execution teams' primary point of contact and subject matter expert (SME) for building design standards, templates, and code requirements.

Maintain and update standards libraries, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for internal and external stakeholders.

Collaborate with Amazon stakeholder teams to propose, review, and provide feedback on design changes considering factors such as constructability, schedule, safety, associate experience, cost, and sustainability.

Conduct thorough reviews of site-specific designs submitted by AORs (Architects of Record) and GCs (General Contractors) to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.

Lead design deep-dive meetings to review designs, answer questions, and provide guidance to project delivery teams.

Respond to ad-hoc questions and provide technical support to pre-construction (PCM) and construction managers (CM), Architects of Record (AOR), and General Contractors (GC).

Communicate approved design changes to field teams, and conduct training sessions to ensure proper implementation.

Basic Qualifications

• A completed Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or comparable field.

• 7+ years of experience as an Architect, Design Program Manager, or in a similar role within the construction industry.

• Demonstrated expertise in building design, construction processes, and relevant building codes.

• Proficiency in relevant software tools, such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and BIM360/ACC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently/formerly licensed Architect.

• Experience working with large-scale industrial or commercial projects.

• Experience with change management processes and implementation.

• Experience working with remote teams and across multiple locations.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon 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.

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.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $81,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181,600/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. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.