Senior Preconstruction Manager — Industrial Projects

Amazon Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Preconstruction Manager in GES NA D&C to autonomously lead cross-functional industrial building projects from site selection through design, permitting, and contract execution. You will partner with stakeholders to define scope, budget, and schedule, ensuring permits are obtained and projects stay on track.

You will mentor others, deliver 60% travel, manage budgets, and drive safety, compliance, and value engineering across regions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of project management experience from design phase through implementation and operation.
• Experience within packaging, processing, or logistical facilities with complex equipment.
• Position includes travel up to 60% (Nationwide) and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously manage 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 — overseeing design teams in developing site plans and composite floor plans.
• Oversee design management end-to-end, including design evaluations, conformance reviews, and value engineering assessments.
• Manage multiple concurrent large industrial projects across various locations, leading a region or program with limited oversight.
• Keep scope under control, drive timely decisions, and manage escalations with sound judgment.
• Mentor and develop other preconstruction managers and contribute to internal best practices.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

BIM

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Preconstruction Manager in GES NA D&C to autonomously lead cross-functional industrial building projects from site selection through design, permitting, and contract execution. You will partner with stakeholders to define scope, budget, and schedule, ensuring permits are obtained and projects stay on track.

You will mentor others, deliver 60% travel, manage budgets, and drive safety, compliance, and value engineering across regions.