Senior Pre-Construction Lead - Quick Commerce (NA)

Amazon Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Sr. Pre-Construction Manager in Nashville to lead pre-construction strategy and execution for Quick Commerce tenant improvements and conversions.

The role drives site due diligence, budgeting, permitting, and cross-functional collaboration with Real Estate, Design, Construction, Launch, and Operations to ensure rapid, cost-effective delivery. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction management or related fields, strong analytical and communication

Qualifications

• Experience in project or program management
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Master's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Strong Design, Engineering, or Construction Management experience in the commercial, or industrial warehouse industry

Responsibilities

• Own pre-construction strategy and execution across a portfolio of Quick Commerce tenant improvement and conversion projects, ensuring alignment on scope, schedule, budget, and launch milestones.
• Lead site due diligence activities, including entitlement review, utility coordination, zoning analysis, permitting strategy, MEP feasibility, and landlord coordination.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with Real Estate, Design, Construction, Launch, Operations, Finance, and Legal to enable successful project delivery.
• Develop and implement standardized processes, scalable mechanisms, and reporting tools that improve portfolio execution and support network expansion.
• Lead RFP development, bid leveling, contractor and consultant procurement, and pre-construction budgeting activities.
• Review conceptual and detailed designs to optimize operational functionality, constructability, schedule, and cost.
• Identify, assess, and resolve permitting, jurisdictional, landlord, utility, and design risks throughout the pre-construction lifecycle.
• Present project status, budgets, schedules, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing costs, shortening project timelines, increasing launch readiness, and improving program standardization.
• Partner with Construction and Launch teams to ensure seamless transitions from pre-construction through project execution and operational handoff.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing technical guidance and influencing strategic decisions across the broader Quick Commerce development portfolio.

Skills

Project management

Program management

Analytical skills

Communication

Multi-project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Sr. Pre-Construction Manager in Nashville to lead pre-construction strategy and execution for Quick Commerce tenant improvements and conversions.

The role drives site due diligence, budgeting, permitting, and cross-functional collaboration with Real Estate, Design, Construction, Launch, and Operations to ensure rapid, cost-effective delivery. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction management or related fields, strong analytical and communication