Senior Preconstruction Manager, Industrial Projects

Amazon Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC's Global Engineering Services NA Design & Construction team in Nashville seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead cross-functional industrial projects from site selection through design, permitting and contract execution. You will act as owner's representative, drive decisions, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with safety and coding standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Real Estate, Design Engineering, Entitlements, Construction, Finance,

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 from 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.
• Travel up to 60% (Nationwide). Travel involves air travel to regional airports and driving to site locations. A valid driver's license is required due to project assignments in areas with limited public transportation and rideshare options.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the implementation and management of Amazon's safety programs and standards across all internal and external project teams during the planning and preconstruction phases of a project.
• Interface and coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to ensure regulatory compliance, smooth permitting execution, and timely approvals.
• 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.
• Develop and manage project budgets and costs; own comprehensive schedule management and cashflow forecasting across assigned preconstruction projects.
• Perform conceptual estimating and pricing reviews for scope inclusions and exclusions; negotiate the cost of work with developers, general contractors, and design consultants.
• 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.
• Partner with the Transaction team and developers to optimize schedule and strategy for entitlements and long-lead procurement.
• Identify and solve factors that may impede a successful permitted project handover to Amazon stakeholders; make trade-offs between time, quality, and resources.

Skills

Safety programs

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Leadership

Risk management

Education

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

Tools

BIM

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC's Global Engineering Services NA Design & Construction team in Nashville seeks a Preconstruction Manager to lead cross-functional industrial projects from site selection through design, permitting and contract execution. You will act as owner's representative, drive decisions, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with safety and coding standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Real Estate, Design Engineering, Entitlements, Construction, Finance,