Preconstruction Manager - Industrial Projects (60% Travel)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in the Global Engineering Services North America Design & Construction team to lead cross-functional industrial preconstruction projects from site selection through design completion and permitting. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders to define scope, budget, and schedule and ensure timely regulatory approvals.

The role requires extensive coordination with Design Engineering, Real Estate, Entitlements, and contractors, with a focus

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 construction discipline.
• Position includes travel up to 60% (Nationwide); valid driver's license required.
• Experience within packaging, processing, or logistical facilities with complex equipment, or comparable experience.

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—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.
• Keep scope under control and accelerate progress by driving crisp, timely decisions, identifying 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.
• Assess project performance through KPIs for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Risk analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering

Advanced degree or certification

Tools

BIM

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Preconstruction Manager in the Global Engineering Services North America Design & Construction team to lead cross-functional industrial preconstruction projects from site selection through design completion and permitting. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders to define scope, budget, and schedule and ensure timely regulatory approvals.

The role requires extensive coordination with Design Engineering, Real Estate, Entitlements, and contractors, with a focus