Amazon opened its virtual doors in 1995 and strives to be the world’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online.

The Pre-Construction Manager will be a key part of the engineering team and will be responsible for project managing new built-to-suit industrial building projects in planning, design and pre-construction. In addition to built-to-suit projects, a candidate will also need to be well-versed in tenant improvement and renovation projects. This will include the extension of existing facilities and any new sites. The Pre-Construction Manager will play an integral role in the development and implementation of the North American facility network infrastructure. This role will analyze and evaluate different facility scenarios and build-out designs. In addition, this candidate has to support the standardization of the technical and facility related processes and systems.

This opportunity combines construction engineering, planning, project management, facilities management, and contract management.

Key job responsibilities
Obtain and document all specifics regarding projects from site selection and transaction management. Research and compile all available information for site.
Provide coordination of all engineering and architectural specifications for each building type – including but not limited to internal composite coordination, site-specific information including site surveys, existing drawings and site visits, transportation and traffic control, internal build requirement sheet (BRS) requirements, and specific line of business (LOB) requirements/standards.
Coordinate initial architectural design and permit submittals as required.
Develop and provide supporting documents for lease execution – for example, site plans, work letters, schedules, phasing plans, etc.
Understand zoning code/planning department, fire code and building code interpretations.
Manage the project schedule (from pre-design to construction) and identifying areas for acceleration along with understanding jurisdictional plan review durations.
Develop initial construction schedules and sequences for phasing of construction if necessary.
Creation of construction estimates for capital requests, and other planning efforts.
Manage due diligence and corresponding cost, utility and other coordination efforts prior to construction hand-off.
Provide complete and accurate documentation for construction handoff including but not limited to contacts, drawings, permit status, lease language & exhibits, capital request breakdown, any land load (LL) contributions or reimbursements, and any other work product that has been completed by Pre-Construction.
Lead internal Amazon managers and stakeholders.
Lead special initiatives for the business that align with Amazon’s long-term goals.
Maintain repository for all pre-construction work product by site.
Ability to travel throughout North America approximately 60% of the time.

A day in the life
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan