Pre-Construction Manager

Description

Application deadline: Nov 16, 2026

Our team is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to support the programming and coordination of sustainable building designs for customer fulfillment and logistics building programs. Our team strives to design and innovate on the leading edge for operations, supply chain, and fulfillment. Our team is looking for a qualified individual with a track record of working in a fast-paced collaborative environment. This position will work extensively with project stakeholders, business teams, and other internal/external partners to define, create, implement, and execute new projects through their lifecycle. Our ideal candidate will have experience at various stages of development including, but not limited to due diligence, conceptual design, estimating, contract management, people management, procurement, and permitting.

Successful candidates have experience or backgrounds in the Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Architecture, or Engineering disciplines. This opportunity combines design, engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract management. Candidates will be expected to create and present documentation for senior executives from time to time while in role.

Key job responsibilities
Lead the pre-construction process for projects.
Research and compile all project specifics including but not limited to site survey, landlord work letter and permitting requirements in preparation for construction drawings.
Evaluate site feasibility
Lead the design for Program projects to meet Amazon needs and operational requirements.
Coordinate with design efforts with contractors, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure technical and operational expertise if factored into design
Negotiate scope, price, and terms and conditions for design work, real estate agreements and construction scope
Lead and review design with regard to quality, schedule, and costs
Review and approve generated contract documents on behalf of Amazon.
Responsible for approval of developer/landlord building envelope delivery.
Develop an understanding of local permit processes.
Partner with key operational experts across the company to lead, support, and influence new business initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science
- Experience in project management from design phase through implementation and operation
- Experience conducting financial business case analysis and translating information into useful formats to draw conclusions
- Experience in project management in construction and contracts management

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with AutoCAD and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM), as well as scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, or similar)
- Experience operating within at least two disciplines within the construction industry, such as Contracting, Owners Representation, Architecture, Design and Engineering, Commercial Development, analysis and control of construction costs or similar

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.