Pre Construction Manager, GES NA Pre Construction

About the role

As a Preconstruction Manager within Global Engineering Services (GES) North America Design & Construction, you are Amazon's owner's representative during the preconstruction phase. You will independently manage difficult, cross-functional industrial building projects from site selection through design completion, permitting, and contract execution across your assigned region. Preconstruction services involve planning a construction project before actual construction begins. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure scope, budget, and schedule definition are established, including timely receipt of building and site permits.

This role requires approximately 60% regional travel within North America, with potential travel to all North America locations based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Interface and coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to ensure regulatory compliance, smooth permitting execution, and timely approvals.
• Review noise, traffic, and environmental studies; understand zoning, planning, fire code, and building code requirements for assigned projects.
• Independently manage difficult, cross-functional industrial preconstruction projects from site selection through design completion, permitting, and contract execution.
• 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.
• Keep scope under control and accelerate progress by driving crisp, timely decisions, identifying and clearing blockers, and escalating appropriately.
• Identify and resolve upstream issues proactively to support a clean handoff to the Construction Manager; remain a key support resource for the construction team throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assess project performance through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability.
• Minimize disruptions and proactively mitigate risks; plan ahead to prevent problems before they happen.
• Develop and manage project budgets and costs; own comprehensive schedule management and cashflow forecasting across assigned preconstruction projects.
• Perform conceptual estimating and pricing reviews for scope inclusions and exclusions; negotiate the cost of work with developers, general contractors, and design consultants.
• Contribute to the selection of external vendor partners and manage vendor procurement; oversee professional service providers to ensure their skills and competencies meet project 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.
• Partner with the Transaction team and developers to optimize schedule and strategy for entitlements and long-lead procurement.
• Identify and solve factors that may impede a successful permitted project handoff to Amazon stakeholders; make trade-offs between time, quality, and resources.

A day in the life

• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and design consultants on design document development, scope changes, and project status.
• Review site plans, composite floor plans, and design documents for compliance with Amazon's standards and operational requirements.
• Negotiate contract terms with developers, contractors, and consultants while driving adherence to schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate with AHJ on permitting status, zoning, fire code, and building code requirements.
• Prepare and present project status and risk reports for leadership.
• Partner with Real Estate and Transaction teams on entitlement strategy and long-lead procurement.
• Provide estimating support, interpret drawings, contribute to budgets, and review lease exhibits.
• Update Amazon's project management systems with current budget, schedule, and status information.
• Support the Construction Manager on active construction projects with preconstruction expertise.

About the team

At Amazon, the GES North America Design & Construction team is a diverse group of engineers, construction managers, and preconstruction professionals who deliver the physical infrastructure behind Amazon's logistics network. We are employee owners who take pride in delivering high-quality, innovative facilities — on time and on budget — for our internal customers and the communities we serve. We are committed to being Earth's best employer and to building a more sustainable future through every project we deliver.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management (including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and critical path management) experience.
• Experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's project management representative, or in other Commercial Development and Construction related disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or certification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration.
• 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).
• 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.
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills. 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).
• CMIT/CMAA or PMP certification or equivalent.

Pay

• USA, AZ, Tempe: $77,400.00 - $135,400.00 USD annually
• USA, CA, San Francisco: $89,000.00 - $155,800.00 USD annually
• USA, CA, Santa Monica: $77,400.00 - $135,400.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Bellevue: $82,700.00 - $135,400.00 USD annually

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and option for Supplemental life plans).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support.
• Medical Advice Line and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.