Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC

Logistics

Pre-ConstructionManager

CA$98–132k Toronto, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Pre-Construction Manager at Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC. Skills: Pre-construction management, Design management, Permitting, Contract execution. Manage pre-construction projects. Secure resources”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure timely receipt of permits; Handoff to Construction Manager; Improve project efficiency; Improve delivery

Industry & Context.

Logistics
Problems you'll solve

Identify and clear blockers; Resolve upstream issues

Eligibility Requirements

60% regional travel, Relocate within commuting distance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

60% regional travel, 5+ years project management experience, 2+ years Canadian AHJ permitting experience

Nice to Have

Experience in two construction disciplines, Advanced degree or certification, Experience managing multi-disciplinary design, Experience managing industrial automation, Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM)

What You'll Do.

Manage pre-construction projects

Scope infrastructure builds

Drive delivery to meet deadlines

Lead scope development

Lead design management

Develop composite floor plans

Manage large industrial projects

Perform conceptual estimating

Negotiate cost of work

Manage vendor procurement

Oversee professional service providers

Coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction

Ensure regulatory compliance

Understand zoning requirements

Understand planning requirements

Understand fire code requirements

Understand building code requirements

Review design contracts

Review construction contracts

Analyze technical matters

Analyze site-specific deal structures

Review traffic studies

Review environmental assessments

Optimize strategy for entitlements

Optimize strategy for long-lead procurement

Keep scope under control

Drive timely decisions

Escalate appropriately

Prepare project status reports

Present project status reports

Translate technical documents

Resolve upstream issues

Support construction team

Champion safety programs

Champion safety standards

Optimize pre-construction processes

Implement process improvements

Implement playbook improvements

Seek sustainable solutions

Seek environmentally responsible solutions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with internal teams; Partner with external stakeholders; Coordinate with design teams; Coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction; Partner with Transaction team; Work with developers; Support Construction Manager; Coordinate with architects; Coordinate with engineers; Coordinate with design consultants; Negotiate contract terms; Coordinate with AHJ; Partner with Real Estate; Partner with Transaction teams; Support construction projects

Communication Scope

Present project status; Translate technical documents

Process & Methodology

Project management, Schedule management, Budget tracking, Cashflow forecasting

Full Job Description

Amazon's Global Engineering Services (GES) North America Design & Construction team is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to serve as Amazon's owner's representative during the preconstruction phase of facility delivery. In this role, you will independently manage difficult, cross-functional industrial preconstruction projects — from site selection and validation through design management, permitting, and contract execution — for new builds, retrofits, expansions, and program initiatives across your assigned region. You will partner with internal teams — including Real Estate, Design Engineering, Finance, and Construction — and external stakeholders — including architects, engineers, developers, landlords, and permitting agencies — to establish scope, budget, and schedule, and to ensure timely receipt of building and site permits. You are accountable for a clean, well-defined handoff to the Construction Manager, and you remain a key support resource for the construction team throughout the project lifecycle. Projects include fulfillment centers, sortation centers, delivery stations, and auxiliary buildings supporting Amazon's logistics network, ranging from targeted renovations to large-scale new facility builds. This role combines construction engineering, planning, project management, real estate development, multi-disciplinary design management, and contract management. This role requires 60% regional travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided. Key job responsibilities • Independently manage difficult, cross-functional industrial pre-construction projects from site selection through design completion, permitting, and contract execution • Work with internal and external stakeholders — including Real Estate, Design Engineering, Entitlements, Construction, Finance, Launch/Startup, arc

Free ATS check

Applying for this Pre-Construction Manager role?

Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.

ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED

What do employees actually say about Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC?

Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.

Read Company Rants →