Pre-Construction Manager, D&C

About the role

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.

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, architects, engineers, permitting agencies, developers, and landlords — to secure resources, scope infrastructure builds, set priorities and milestones, and drive delivery to meet deadlines
• Lead site selection and validation, scope development, and design management — coordinating with design teams to develop site plans and composite floor plans in compliance with Amazon's design standards and operational requirements
• Manage multiple concurrent large industrial projects across various locations simultaneously
• Perform conceptual estimating and pricing reviews for scope inclusions and exclusions; negotiate the cost of work with developers, general contractors, and design consultants
• Own comprehensive budget tracking, schedule management, and cashflow forecasting across assigned projects
• Manage vendor procurement and oversee professional service providers, ensuring their skills and competencies meet the requirements for entitling properties and projects
• Cook with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for permitting, regulatory compliance, and approvals; understand zoning, planning, fire code, and building code requirements
• Review and analyze design and construction contracts, related exhibits, and lease agreements; provide detailed analysis of technical matters and site-specific deal structures and terms
• Review additional reports including noise and traffic studies and environmental assessments
• Partner with the Transaction team and developers to optimize schedule and strategy for entitlements and long-lead procurement
• Update Amazon's project management systems with current budget, schedule, and status information
• Support the Construction Manager on active construction projects with pre-construction expertise

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's Project Management Representative, or in a related commercial development or construction discipline
• 5+ years of project management experience spanning design phase through implementation and operation, including negotiating construction, procurement, and labor contracts
• Experience within packaging, processing, or logistical facilities with complex equipment, or comparable experience

Prioritized Qualifications:

• Experience operating across at least two disciplines within the construction industry (e.g., General Contracting, Owner's Representation, Commercial Development, Engineering & Design, or Owner's Project Management)
• 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
• Demonstrated success communicating project requirements to diverse audiences (e.g., senior management, peers, fire marshals, utility providers, public officials, vendors)
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Construction Managers Association of America (CMAA) or Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification or equivalent

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary design incorporating industrial automation, robotics, or similar
• Demonstrated success communicating project requirements to diverse audiences (e.g., senior management, peers, fire marshals, utility providers, public officials, vendors)
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Construction Managers Association of America (CMAA) or Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification or equivalent

Skills

Basic Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Prioritized Qualifications:

• Experience with BIM software
• Experience with contract negotiations and procurement
• Experience with permitting and regulatory compliance

Benefits

Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling services
• Amazon Pharmacy discount card
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy
• Parental leave
• Discounted Amazon products

Pay

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

• AZ, Tempe - 77,400.00 - 135,400.00 USD annually
• CA, San Francisco - 89,000.00 - 155,800.00 USD annually
• CA, Santa Monica - 77,400.00 - 135,400.00 USD annually
• GA, Atlanta - 77,400.00 - 135,400.00 USD annually
• IL, Chicago - 77,400.00 - 135,400.00 USD annually
• MA, Boston - 77,400.00 - 135,400.00 USD annually
• TN, Nashville - 69,700.00 - 122,000.00 USD annually
• TX, Austin - 77,400.00 - 135,400.00 USD annually
• VA, Arlington - 77,400.00 - 135,400.00 USD annually
• WA, Bellevue - 82,700.00 - 135,400.00 USD annually