Sr. Pre-Construction Manager, D&C

About the role

Amazon's Global Engineering Services (GES) North America Design & Construction team is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager to serve as Amazon's senior owner's representative during the preconstruction phase of facility delivery. In this role, you will autonomously manage complex, 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

• Autonomously manage complex, 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
• Oversee design management end-to-end, including design evaluations, conformance reviews, and value engineering assessments
• Own project budgets and oversee spend approvals; perform conceptual estimating, pricing reviews, schedule tracking, and cashflow forecasting
• Lead external partner selection, contract negotiations, and project procurement functions
• Manage vendor procurement and oversee professional service providers, ensuring their skills and competencies meet project requirements
• Coincide with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for permitting, regulatory compliance, and approvals; understand and apply zoning, planning, fire code, and building code requirements
• Review and analyze design and construction contracts, related exhibits, and lease agreements; provide detailed analysis and approvals 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
• Monitor project performance metrics, anticipate roadblocks and risks, manage escalations, and drive corrective actions
• Resolve complex issues; make and defend trade-off decisions between short-term and long-term needs to internal stakeholders
• Write effective narratives and present complex decisions and trade-offs to Directors and VPs
• Lead large cross-functional teams; skillfully motivate and focus people of all levels to deliver complex projects
• Champion Amazon's safety programs and standards across all internal and external project teams during preconstruction
• Drive continuous improvement; develop sustainable, repeatable processes and playbooks for the team and region
• Guide pre-construction managers in best practices in stakeholder management and project delivery
• Contribute to developing Amazon's internal and external construction networks

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 7+ years of experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's project management representative or other Commercial Development and Construction related disciplines
• 7+ years of project management experience from 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

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 ability to lead with no authority and build consensus across diverse
• Demonstrated success communicating complex decisions and trade-offs to senior leadership (Director/VP level)
• Experience developing and implementing preconstruction processes, playbooks, or best practice frameworks
• Knowledge of Building Information Construction Managers Association of America (CMAA) or Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification or equivalent