Amazon has announced a vacancy for a senior project manager in Chicago, Illinois. The position will focus on overseeing projects related to the repair and replacement of critical infrastructure systems, ensuring that top standards for building envelope and food-safety-related initiatives are met.

According to Amazon Jobs, the role involves managing special initiatives such as network upgrades, sound attenuation, and compliance projects. It also includes handling building envelope and food-safety-related projects like roofing and flooring replacements. The senior project manager will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. This involves coordinating with third parties and directly procuring equipment. Effective communication with stakeholders, the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, and expertise in risk mitigation are required skills for this position.

The qualifications for the role include at least six years of relevant experience in project management and preconstruction. A BA/BS degree or equivalent is necessary, along with experience in developing and managing budgets and schedules. Knowledge of building codes and commercial contract negotiations is essential. Familiarity with grocery retail fixtures, food service equipment, and proficiency in project management tools such as Smartsheet, Salesforce, and Procore is preferred. According to Amazon Jobs, the salary ranges from $81,200 annually in the lowest geographic market to $181,600 annually in the highest geographic market.

Amazon provides a wide range of services including online and in-person shopping, delivery of fresh produce, media distribution through platforms like Alexa and Fire TV, cloud solutions via Amazon Web Services (AWS), logistics operations, customer service support, as well as entertainment through Amazon Originals, Prime Video, and Audible. This information is detailed on the What We Do webpage provided by Amazon.