Strategic Industrial Real Estate Development Lead

Amazon

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 143,000 - 193,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Maternity and Parental Leave Options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead strategic development and acquisition for its North American Fulfillment Network. You will own end-to-end site development from initial control to construction delivery, aligning with network needs.

The role requires cross-functional leadership across Operations, Legal, Finance, and Public Relations, with travel up to 30% to North America. A strong background in industrial real estate and financial analysis is essential.

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 (mid-sized project consists of $5M+ and large-scale project consists of $10M+)

Responsibilities

Lead proactive site sourcing and strategic development opportunities years ahead of capacity needs.
Own end-to-end project lifecycle ownership from site evaluation through entitlements, design development, construction management, and operational handover for large, complex industrial developments
Conduct comprehensive due diligence on prospective sites, evaluating zoning, entitlements, environmental conditions, infrastructure capacity, and operational suitability to ensure alignment with Amazon's fulfillment requirements
Develop and execute comprehensive financial stewardship strategies including feasibility analyses, investment evaluation, budget management, and risk mitigation to optimize economic returns while preserving operational readiness
Negotiate complex transaction documents including leases, purchase agreements, development agreements, and related instruments with developers, landlords, investors, and other counterparties
Build and maintain lasting partnerships with internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders including developers, municipalities, landowners, consultants, and community leaders
Navigate complex entitlements and permitting processes, working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies to secure necessary approvals for strategic development projects
Lead data-informed decision making that considers portfolio-wide impacts, network optimization, and strategic positioning within MSAs
Foster innovation in facility design and functionality while ensuring alignment with operational requirements and leadership principles
Create and implement innovative processes, tools, and metrics systems to ensure predictable, efficient project delivery
Manage strategic site control options and development agreements that create flexibility and optionality for evolving network needs
Travel throughout North America up to 30% of the time to oversee development activities, evaluate sites, and maintain stakeholder relationships