Retail Construction Estimator, Physical Stores

1 week ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Amazon Full time

Join us as we re-create the future of grocery stores. Innovation is part of our DNA Our goal is to be Earths most customer-centric company and we are just getting started. We are looking for people who want to join an ambitious and driven team that continues to push the state of the art and improve the daily lives of customers.

This role leads the estimating and cost controls function for Amazon physical stores team. The Retail Construction Estimator role will work cross-functionally with a diverse group of stakeholders. Retail Construction Estimator will be the teams cost expert, working with pre-construction team, outside consultants, landlords and general contractors to develop detailed estimating tools and project budgets. Estimating will range from detailed unit takeoff and labor productivity estimating up to high-level conceptual level budgets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Work on project costs from initial site review through lease negotiation and continuously refine template costs, estimating tools and project cost archive

Consistently manage stakeholder expectations, schedules, budgets and multiple work scopes efficiently

Provide detailed project quantity surveys using Onscreen Takeoff or similar tools, based on architectural and MEP plan sets

Develop and use team estimating tools, including work letter scope estimates, line item template estimates in Winest and high level pro forma cost inputs

Define and track cost performance metrics

Communicate cost control goals to all stakeholders effectively

Lead weekly meetings for high profile or as-is deliver projects, keeping all parties aligned on scope, schedule and budget

Identify Value Engineering opportunities in the design and quantify the savings

Identify project risks and the financial cost impacts associated and communicate to the broader team

Scale estimating function using both internal and external resources. Outsource work to external estimating firms and mentor construction team to use estimating tools

Find creative and innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs with no impact on quality and reliability

Present construction cost budgets to cross functional teams and justifying main cost drivers

Collaborate with cross functional teams on mission critical tasks

Develop high level cost estimates utilizing initial site review information and/ or landlord correspondence

Travel throughout North America approximately 10% of the time

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Austin, TX, USA | Seattle, WA, USA

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying

5+ years of experience in construction estimating/cost control field

Knowledge of MEP, Tenant Improvement scope and retail shell work

Experience developing and managing budgets, schedules and work letters

Experience conducting financial business case analysis / translate information into useful formats and draw conclusions

Experience negotiating commercial contracts, master agreements, work letters and other construction agreements

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in retail/ grocery projects

Experience with senior-level presentations

Provide business decision support and participate/lead special projects

Strong organizational skills and business acumen

Self-motivated, able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Ability to work with technical and non-technical business owners to overcome obstacles and deliver results

Entrepreneurial and comfortable wearing many hats

Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment

Comfortable working with landlords, engineers, architects, real estate managers, subcontractors, contractors and other project delivery team members

Detail-oriented with the ability to work back from core customer needs

Highly regarded within the industry

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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit

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. 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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