Pre-Construction Lead: Design, Feasibility & Contracts

Amazon Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in the United States is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to lead the early design and coordination of sustainable buildings for customer fulfillment and logistics programs. You will work with stakeholders across teams to define, scope, and manage projects through design, permitting, and construction.

The role combines design, engineering, planning, and contract management, requiring experience in due diligence, cost controls, and multi-discipline coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent engineering science.
• Experience in project management from design phase through implementation and operation.
• Experience conducting financial business case analysis and translating information into useful formats to draw conclusions.
• Experience in project management in construction and contracts management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-construction process for projects.
• Research and compile all project specifics including site survey, landlord work letter and permitting requirements in preparation for construction drawings.
• Evaluate site feasibility
• Lead the design for Program projects to meet Amazon needs and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with design efforts with contractors, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure technical and operational expertise if factored into design
• Negotiate scope, price, and terms and conditions for design work, real estate agreements and construction scope
• Lead and review design with regard to quality, schedule, and costs
• Review and approve generated contract documents on behalf of Amazon.
• Responsible for approval of developer/landlord building envelope delivery.
• Develop an understanding of local permit processes.
• Partner with key operational experts across the company to lead, support, and influence new business initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Financial analysis

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC in the United States is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to lead the early design and coordination of sustainable buildings for customer fulfillment and logistics programs. You will work with stakeholders across teams to define, scope, and manage projects through design, permitting, and construction.

The role combines design, engineering, planning, and contract management, requiring experience in due diligence, cost controls, and multi-discipline coordination.