Industrial Preconstruction Lead for Logistics Facilities

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in the Global Engineering Services (GES) North America Design & Construction group. You will serve as Amazon’s owner’s representative during the preconstruction phase, leading planning, design, and preconstruction for industrial facilities nationwide, including new builds and tenant improvements.

You will manage budgets, schedules, risk, and stakeholder coordination across multiple sites, traveling up to 60% annually and coordinating with Real Estate,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience from design phase through implementation and operation, including negotiating construction, procurement, and labor contracts.

Responsibilities

• 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; coordinate 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in the Global Engineering Services (GES) North America Design & Construction group. You will serve as Amazon’s owner’s representative during the preconstruction phase, leading planning, design, and preconstruction for industrial facilities nationwide, including new builds and tenant improvements.

You will manage budgets, schedules, risk, and stakeholder coordination across multiple sites, traveling up to 60% annually and coordinating with Real Estate,