Senior Industrial Real Estate Development Leader

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

PTO

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead site sourcing and strategic development for its North American fulfillment network. The role combines strategic vision with hands‑on execution, guiding cross‑functional teams through acquisition, entitlements, design, construction, and handover for large industrial facilities.

You will evaluate markets across North America, manage feasibility analyses and budgets, negotiate deals, and partner with Operations, Legal, Finance, and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Real Estate, or another related field.
• 8+ years of commercial real estate experience including transactions, development, or investment with end-to-end project lifecycle management.
• 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders in complex development environments.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial or commercial real estate development, investment, or strategic asset management.
• 3+ years of experience with financial analysis, budget management, or investment evaluation.
• Experience with sourcing greenfield, brownfield, or speculative sites, owning entitlements, zoning, and permitting processes for industrial facilities.
• Experience managing 6+ mid- to large-scale projects from end to end ($5M+ to $10M+)

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive site sourcing and strategic development opportunities years ahead of identified capacity needs.
• Drive end-to-end project lifecycle ownership from site evaluation and acquisition through entitlements, design development, construction management, and handover.
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence on prospective sites to ensure alignment with fulfillment requirements.
• Develop and execute financial stewardship strategies including feasibility analyses, budget management, and risk mitigation.
• Negotiate complex transaction documents with developers, landlords, investors, and other counterparties.
• Build and maintain partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders for entitlements and permitting.
• Navigate entitlements and permitting processes with government officials and regulatory bodies.
• Lead data-informed decisions considering portfolio impact and network optimization.
• Foster innovation in facility design while meeting operational requirements.
• Create processes and metrics for predictable, efficient project delivery.
• Travel up to 30% across North America for development activities.

Skills

Real estate development

Project management

Financial analysis

Entitlements & permitting

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management/Real Estate

Master's degree in business/real estate (preferred)

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead site sourcing and strategic development for its North American fulfillment network. The role combines strategic vision with hands‑on execution, guiding cross‑functional teams through acquisition, entitlements, design, construction, and handover for large industrial facilities.

You will evaluate markets across North America, manage feasibility analyses and budgets, negotiate deals, and partner with Operations, Legal, Finance, and external