Senior Pre-Construction Manager: Lead Complex Builds

Amazon Inc.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd in Australia is seeking a Senior Pre-Construction Manager to lead high‑scale construction initiatives from strategy through delivery. You will direct design evaluations, external partner performance, and procurement, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and quality standards.

You will develop project strategies, allocate resources, monitor milestones, and mentor teams while coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors to mitigate risks and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end project management for complex construction projects, including design evaluations, external partner selections, contract negotiations, and procurement functions — ensuring delivery aligns with budget, schedule, and quality targets.
• Develop project strategies and allocate resources effectively, holding project managers and external partners accountable for timely accomplishment of milestones while monitoring metrics and driving corrective actions when needed.
• Manage project budgets and spend approvals, reviewing requests against business needs and recommending alternate solutions where appropriate to control costs and maximize value.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, architects, design consultants, contractors, and subcontractors to align priorities, remove dependencies, and mitigate risks before they become roadblocks.
• Identify opportunities to improve how projects are scoped, built, and deployed by developing and updating processes, conducting facility audits, and maintaining a safe work environment across all project sites.

Skills

Project management

Real estate development

Architecture/design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd in Australia is seeking a Senior Pre-Construction Manager to lead high‑scale construction initiatives from strategy through delivery. You will direct design evaluations, external partner performance, and procurement, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and quality standards.

You will develop project strategies, allocate resources, monitor milestones, and mentor teams while coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors to mitigate risks and