Pre-Construction Manager, D&C (Fulfillment & Operations)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be provided

Job summary

Amazon's Global Engineering Services NA Design & Construction seeks a Preconstruction Manager to act as owner’s rep through preconstruction for Amazon facilities. You’ll drive site selection, design, permitting, and contract execution across multiple regions, coordinating with Real Estate, Design Engineering, Finance, and Construction teams to ensure timely permits and clean handoffs to Construction.

Travel up to 60% is required; relocation assistance may be provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related commercial development.
• 5+ years’ project management spanning design to operation, incl. negotiation and procurement.
• Experience in packaging, processing, or logistical facilities with complex equipment.
• Ability to travel up to 60% within assigned regions.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage cross-functional industrial pre-construction projects from site selection to contract execution.
• Coordinate with Real Estate, Design Engineering, Entitlements, Construction, Finance, and external parties to scope, schedule, and deliver permits.
• Lead site selection, validation, and design management while adhering to Amazon's standards.
• Manage multiple large projects across locations and track budget, schedule, and cash flow.
• Review contracts and pricing with developers, general contractors, and design consultants.
• Prepare status and risk reports for leadership and ensure clean handoff to Construction Manager.

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

BIM

Job description

Job ID: 10405039 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon's Global Engineering Services (GES) North America Design & Construction team is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to serve as Amazon's owner's representative during the preconstruction phase of facility delivery. In this role, you will independently manage difficult, 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. You will partner with internal teams — including Real Estate, Design Engineering, Finance, and Construction — and external stakeholders — including architects, engineers, developers, landlords, and permitting agencies — to establish scope, budget, and schedule, and to ensure timely receipt of building and site permits. You are accountable for a clean, well-defined handoff to the Construction Manager, and you remain a key support resource for the construction team throughout the project lifecycle. Projects include fulfillment centers, sortation centers, delivery stations, and auxiliary buildings supporting Amazon's logistics network, ranging from targeted renovations to large-scale new facility builds. This role combines construction engineering, planning, project management, real estate development, multi-disciplinary design management, and contract management. This role requires 60% regional travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Key job responsibilities

• Independently manage difficult, 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
• Lead site selection and validation, scope development, and design management — coordinating 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
• Perform conceptual estimating and pricing reviews for scope inclusions and exclusions; negotiate the cost of work with developers, general contractors, and design consultants
• Own comprehensive budget tracking, schedule management, and cashflow forecasting across assigned projects
• Manage vendor procurement and oversee professional service providers, ensuring their skills and competencies meet the requirements for entitling properties and projects
• Coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for permitting, regulatory compliance, and approvals; understand zoning, planning, fire code, and building code requirements
• Review and analyze design and construction contracts, related exhibits, and lease agreements; provide detailed analysis 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
• Keep scope under control and accelerate progress by driving crisp, timely decisions, identifying and clearing blockers, and escalating appropriately
• Prepare and present project status and risk reports; translate technical documents and information into clear, concise narratives for leadership and customers
• Identify and resolve upstream issues proactively to support a clean hand off to the Construction Manager; remain a support resource for the construction team throughout the project lifecycle
• Champion Amazon's safety programs and standards across all internal and external project teams during the pre‑construction phase
• Optimize pre‑construction processes and implement improvements in procedures and playbooks to improve project efficiency and delivery
• Seek sustainable, environmentally responsible solutions throughout the pre‑construction process in alignment with Amazon's building practices

A day in the life

Each day, you represent GES NA Design & Construction as Amazon's owner during the pre‑construction phase — navigating uncertainty, proactively unblocking project barriers, and influencing the best project decisions. Your day may include:

• Coordinating with architects, engineers, and design consultants on design document development, scope changes, and project status
• Reviewing site plans, composite floor plans, and design documents for compliance with Amazon's standards and operational requirements
• Negotiating contract terms with developers, contractors, and consultants while driving adherence to schedules and budgets
• Coordinating with AHJ on permitting status, zoning, fire code, and building code requirements
• Preparing and presenting project status and risk reports for leadership
• Partnering with Real Estate and Transaction teams on entitlement strategy and long‑lead procurement
• Updating Amazon's project management systems with current budget, schedule, and status information
• Supporting the Construction Manager on active construction projects with pre‑construction expertise

About the team

At Amazon, we are all owners and leverage unique opportunities presented to us by owning everything from the design review, permitting to construction bidding and consultant during construction execution prior to final hand‑off to our internal stakeholder. We are a diverse, upbeat, creative, team of designers, engineers and managers working daily to develop innovative sustainable facilities and efficient innovative buildings for our customers. We focus on Delivering Results, our speed for Bias for Action and Insisting on the Highest Standards for our customers.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager, Development Manager, Owner's Project Management Representative, or in a related commercial development or construction discipline
• 5+ years of project management experience spanning 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
• Ability to travel up to 60% within assigned regions

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)
• Advanced degree or certification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration
• 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
• Demonstrated success communicating project requirements to diverse audiences (e.g., senior management, peers, fire marshals, utility providers, public officials, vendors)
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Construction Managers Association of America (CMAA) or Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification or equivalent

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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