Amazon.com Services LLC
Facilities, Maintenance, Real Estate, Real Estate/Facilities, transportation and logistics
Pre-ConstructionManager
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“Pre-Construction Manager at Amazon.com Services LLC. Skills: Pre-construction management, Cross-functional project management, Stakeholder management, Design management. Manage cross-functional industrial pre-construction projects. Manage site selection and validation”
Industry & Context.
Identify and clear blockers; Escalate appropriately; Identify upstream issues proactively; Resolve upstream issues proactively; Troubleshooting
60% regional travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, 5+ years experience as Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's Project Management Representative, or related commercial development/construction discipline, 5+ years project management experience spanning design phase through implementation and operation, Negotiating construction, procurement, and labor contracts, Experience within packaging, processing, or logistical facilities with complex equipment, or comparable experience
Nice to Have
Experience operating across at least two disciplines within construction industry, Advanced degree or certification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration, Demonstrated capability in planning, design review, implementation, and project management/control of new structures and enhancement of existing facilities, Experience managing multi-disciplinary design incorporating industrial automation, robotics, or similar, Demonstrated success communicating project requirements to diverse audiences, Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM), Construction Managers Association of America (CMAA) or Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification or equivalent
What You'll Do.
Manage cross-functional industrial pre-construction projects
Manage site selection and validation
Manage design management
Manage contract execution
Partner with internal teams
Partner with external stakeholders
Ensure timely receipt of building and site permits
Manage handoff to Construction Manager
Support construction team
Lead site selection and validation
Lead scope development
Lead design management
Coordinate with design teams
Develop composite floor plans
Manage multiple concurrent large industrial projects
Perform conceptual estimating
Perform pricing reviews
Negotiate cost of work
Own comprehensive budget tracking
Own schedule management
Own cashflow forecasting
Manage vendor procurement
Oversee professional service providers
Coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Review design and construction contracts
Analyze technical matters
Analyze site-specific deal structures and terms
Review noise and traffic studies
Review environmental assessments
Partner with Transaction team and developers
Optimize schedule and strategy for entitlements
Optimize strategy for long-lead procurement
Keep scope under control
Identify and clear blockers
Escalate appropriately
Prepare project status reports
Present project status reports
Translate technical documents into clear narratives
Translate technical information into clear narratives
Identify upstream issues proactively
Resolve upstream issues proactively
Support clean hand off to Construction Manager
Champion Amazon's safety programs and standards
Champion safety standards across internal teams
Champion safety standards across external teams
Optimize pre-construction processes
Implement improvements in procedures
Implement improvements in playbooks
Seek sustainable solutions
Seek environmentally responsible solutions
Coordinate with architects
and design consultants
Coordinate on design document development
Coordinate on scope changes
Coordinate on project status
Review composite floor plans
Review design documents
Negotiate contract terms with developers
Negotiate contract terms with contractors
Negotiate contract terms with consultants
Drive adherence to schedules
Drive adherence to budgets
Coordinate with AHJ on permitting status
Coordinate with AHJ on zoning
Coordinate with AHJ on fire code
Coordinate with AHJ on building code
Prepare project status reports for leadership
Present project status reports for leadership
Prepare risk reports for leadership
Present risk reports for leadership
Partner with Real Estate teams on entitlement strategy
Partner with Transaction teams on entitlement strategy
Partner with Real Estate teams on long-lead procurement
Partner with Transaction teams on long-lead procurement
Update Amazon's project management systems
Support Construction Manager on active construction projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional industrial projects; Internal teams; External stakeholders; Design teams; Construction team; Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ); Transaction team; Developers; Architects; Engineers; Developers; Landlords; Permitting agencies; Design consultants; General contractors
Communication Scope
Present project status; Translate technical documents; Clear, concise narratives; Communicate project requirements
Process & Methodology
Project management, Budget tracking, Schedule management, Cashflow forecasting, Contract management, Scope control, Risk assessment, PMP
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
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