Pre-Construction Manager - Amazon AIR, NA Design and Construction, Amazon AIR Jo

Pre-Construction Manager - Amazon AIR, NA Design and Construction, Amazon AIR

Description As the Global Engineering Services (GESS) Preconstruction Manager, you are responsible for project managing building industrial development including new builds, retrofits, expansion, and program initiatives from site selection through contract execution. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure scope, budget, and schedule definition are established, including timely receipt of building and site permits. You are responsible as the project manager to lead planning, design and pre‑construction projects, including new built‑to‑suit industrial buildings, tenant improvements, extensions of existing facilities, and renovation projects.

Key competencies of this position include ensuring that contracted resources deliver work product in support of project durations, permitting, KPIs, quality documentation, managing project teams, influencing internal teams, contract management governance, estimating and budget oversight, and overseeing multiple large industrial projects simultaneously.

Key job responsibilities

• Independently manages difficult, cross‑functional industrial builds from site selection through design completion, permitting and contract execution. You will be working independently in assigned regional area, interacting with leadership and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• You will work with internal/external teams including real estate, design engineering, entitlements, construction, finance, launch/startup, architects, engineers, permitting agencies, developers and landlords to secure resources, scope infrastructure builds, set priorities, milestones and drive delivery to meet deadlines.
• A preconstruction manager drives results through communicating, weighing risks, making decisions, leading and influencing. You will competently represent project and technical information to many different audiences.
• You manage vendor procurement and oversee professional service providers ensuring their skills and competencies meet the needs required of entitling property and projects. You perform pricing reviews for scope inclusions/exclusions and negotiate the cost of the work with the developer, general contractor and design consultants.
• Cost estimating, schedule tracking, and forecasting are fundamental components, including identifying and solving factors that may impede a successful permitted project hand‑over to Amazon stakeholders.
• Supervising the implementation and management of Amazon’s safety programs and standards with the entire internal and external project team in the planning phases of a project.
• You are focused on site selection, scope development, coordinating with design teams to develop site plans, composite floor plans in compliance with design standards and operational requirements.
• Schedule development & management, including design and permitting; selection of other vendors. You partner with the Transaction team and Developers to optimize schedule and strategy for entitlements and long lead‑procurement.
• You prepare and present project status/risk reports, and provide clear and concise summaries for projects under your ownership to leadership and management teams.
• Operate independently in the assigned region, interacting with leadership and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Comprehensive budget and schedule tracking and forecasting are fundamental responsibilities, as well as identifying and solving factors that may impede a successful project hand‑over to Amazon stakeholders.
• Interfacing and coordinating with the authorities that have jurisdiction (AHJ) on the project to ensure regulatory compliance and smooth job execution.
• You will find ways to adapt to constant change and innovation, finding ways to think big and work outside of your comfort zone to solve adaptable solutions for an evolving business.
• You understand design and construction contracts, related exhibits, and provide detailed analysis and approvals of technical matters and site‑specific deal structures and terms. You review additional reports such as noise and traffic reports and environmental studies.
• Experience with aviation/airport projects preferred.
• Travel up to 60% within assigned regions; regional travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should be willing to relocate or commute within a reasonable distance. Relocation assistance may be provided.

A day in the life: Each day you will represent GESS in ensuring the on‑time and in‑budget execution of Amazon construction projects, while strategically improving processes. Your daily tasks may comprise construction coordination, design document development with consultants, project status reporting, ensuring contractual obligations, negotiating contract terms, and driving to meet schedules and budgets. You will support multiple medium‑sized to large projects, lead cross‑functional teams, provide estimating support, interpret drawings, and approve lease exhibits. You will conduct site validation, design management and verify construction documentation. You will coordinate with local jurisdictional agencies regarding zoning, fire and building codes.

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience
• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree, certification or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or MBA
• Experience operating within at least two disciplines in the construction industry (e.g., general contracting, owner’s representation, commercial development, engineering & design)
• Demonstrated capability in planning, design review, and project management of new structures and enhancements of existing facilities
• Experience managing multi‑disciplinary design incorporating industrial automation, robotics, or similar
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Demonstrated success in communicating project requirements to diverse audiences

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence; communicating effectively; following federal, state, and local laws and Company policies; and adhering to Company policies, exercising sound judgment, managing stress, and safeguarding business operations.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.