Senior Development Manager, Global Realty, NA RE
Key job responsibilities
Lead end-to-end transaction execution for site acquisitions supporting the NACF network, including site sourcing, financial analysis, deal structuring, lease and purchase negotiations, and transaction closing for large-scale fulfillment center projects across North America
Conduct comprehensive due diligence on prospective sites, evaluating zoning, entitlements, environmental conditions, infrastructure capacity, and operational suitability to ensure alignment with Amazon's fulfillment requirements
Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of strategic real estate opportunities years ahead of identified capacity needs, creating competitive advantages in site selection, transaction timing, and cost optimization
Build and execute financial models including feasibility analyses, investment evaluations, and comparative site analyses to support data-driven decision making and optimize economic returns
Negotiate complex transaction documents including leases, purchase agreements, development agreements, and related instruments with developers, landlords, investors, and other counterparties
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with developers, investors, brokers, landowners, municipalities, and other external stakeholders to expand Amazon's access to high-quality industrial real estate opportunities
Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams including Operations, Building Design, Pre-Construction, Construction Management, Finance, Legal, Asset Management, Economic Development, and Public Relations to ensure seamless project delivery
Navigate complex entitlements and permitting processes, working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies to secure necessary approvals for strategic development projects
Drive data-informed decision making that considers portfolio-wide impacts, network optimization, and strategic positioning within Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)
Create and implement innovative processes, tools, and metrics to improve transaction efficiency, predictability, and scalability across the NACF portfolio
Manage strategic site control options and development agreements that create flexibility and optionality for Amazon's evolving network needs
Travel throughout North America up to 30% of the time to evaluate sites, oversee transaction activities, and maintain stakeholder relationships
About the team
Our North American Operations Real Estate Team secures real estate for Amazon operations across the continent. In this role, you'll directly influence current business requirements while helping shape and forecast future capacity needs that aren't yet published. You'll be at the forefront of Amazon's expansion strategy, working to anticipate where and how our network will evolve.
About the team
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Reliability Engineering, or 2+ years of Amazon RME (BB/3P) Full Time Exempt experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process improvements or innovative approaches in real estate transaction management
- Experience with entitlements, zoning, and permitting processes for industrial facilities
- Familiarity with Amazon's fulfillment network or large-scale logistics real estate portfolios