Snr Pre-Construction Manager, Global Engineering Services

Amazon; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Inc. in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Pre-Construction Manager to lead complex construction initiatives from strategy through delivery.

You will oversee project management, design services, and external partner performance, developing strategies, managing budgets, and ensuring builds meet Amazon's standards for quality, cost, and schedule. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, turning ambiguity into clear execution plans, mentoring team members, and collaborating with internal and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Real estate development

Architecture/design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Are you ready to build at a scale that impacts millions of customers? Amazon is looking for a Senior Pre-Construction Manager to lead complex construction projects from strategy through delivery. In this role, you will oversee project management, design services, and external partner performance across multiple concurrent initiatives. You will develop project strategies, manage budgets, and ensure that every build meets Amazon's standards for quality, cost, and schedule. If you are a resourceful problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys turning ambiguity into clear execution plans, we want to hear from you.

Key job 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.

A day in the life

You will start your morning reviewing project dashboards and connecting with external partners to track progress against critical milestones. Throughout the day, you may conduct site visits to verify construction quality and safety compliance, facilitat​e design coordination meetings, or present project narratives to leadership. You will regularly collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve scope changes, evaluate trade‑offs, and keep projects moving forward. Mentoring team members and participating in interviews round out your contributions beyond project delivery.

About the team

Our team is focused on delivering construction projects that support Amazon's continued growth and commitment to our customers. We work collaboratively across design, engineering, and operations groups to bring facilities from concept to completion. As we look ahead, we are investing in smarter processes and stronger partnerships to build faster and more efficiently. This is a great opportunity to join a team where your expertise will directly shape the spaces that power Amazon's operations.

Basic qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project management, real estate development, architecture/design

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:
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