Strategic Real Estate Development Leader, NA Ops

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

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 in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead cross-functional teams across NA Ops Real Estate. You will own end-to-end development from site control through construction, focusing on option creation, resilience, and strategic value for Amazon's North American fulfillment network.

You will drive proactive site sourcing, entitlements, and partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders, while navigating complex permitting and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• 7+ years in project management, real estate development, or architecture/design.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive site sourcing and strategic development opportunities years ahead of identified capacity needs, creating competitive advantages in site selection, development timing, and cost-to-deliver across North America
• Drive end-to-end project lifecycle ownership from site evaluation and acquisition through entitlements, design development, construction management, and operational handover for large, complex industrial developments
• 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
• Create and implement innovative processes, tools, and metrics systems to ensure predictable, efficient project delivery that balances speed, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and operational excellence
• 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 Amazon's operational requirements and leadership principles
• Manage strategic site control options and development agreements that create flexibility and optionality for Amazon's evolving network needs
• Travel throughout North America up to 30% of the time to oversee development activities and maintain stakeholder relationships

Skills

Project management

Real estate development

Architecture/design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead cross-functional teams across NA Ops Real Estate. You will own end-to-end development from site control through construction, focusing on option creation, resilience, and strategic value for Amazon's North American fulfillment network.

You will drive proactive site sourcing, entitlements, and partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders, while navigating complex permitting and regulatory