Sr Pre-Construction Manager, GES NA, Design and Construction

Description

As a Senior Preconstruction Manager within Global Engineering Services (GES) North America (NA) Design & Construction (D&C), you are Amazon's senior owner's representative during the preconstruction phase — responsible for autonomously managing complex, cross-functional industrial building projects from site selection through design completion, permitting, and contract execution across your assigned region. Preconstruction services refers to the planning of a construction project before actual construction begins.

• Own and enforce Amazon's safety programs and standards across all internal and external project teams during the planning and preconstruction phases; set the standard for safety culture on complex projects
• Lead coordination with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to ensure regulatory compliance, smooth permitting execution, and timely approvals
• Review noise, traffic, and environmental studies; understand and apply zoning, planning, fire code, and building code requirements for assigned projects
• Proactively identify and eliminate compliance risks before they become project roadblocks

• Autonomously manage complex, cross-functional industrial preconstruction projects from site selection through design completion, permitting, and contract execution; contribute to significantly complex projects as part of a team
• Lead site selection and validation, scope development, and design management — overseeing design teams in developing site plans and composite floor plans in compliance with Amazon's design standards and operational requirements
• Oversee design management end-to-end, including design evaluations, design conformance reviews, and value engineering assessments
• Manage multiple concurrent large industrial projects across various locations simultaneously, leading a region or program with limited management oversight
• Keep scope under control and accelerate progress by driving crisp, timely decisions, identifying and clearing blockers, and managing escalations with excellent judgment
• Identify and resolve upstream issues proactively to support a clean handoff to the Construction Manager; remain a key support resource and authority on project issues for the construction team throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor project performance metrics, anticipate roadblocks and risks, manage escalations, and ensure corrective actions are taken
• Resolve complex issues and find a path forward in difficult situations; make and defend trade-off decisions between short-term and long-term needs
• Assess project performance through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and sustainability; deliver solutions that meet standards for customer satisfaction, efficiency, stability, and operational excellence
• Maintain a broad perspective — understand how project components drive successful programs, business portfolios, and not just individual projects

• Own project budgets and oversee spend approvals across all assigned preconstruction projects
• Perform conceptual estimating and pricing reviews for scope inclusions and exclusions; lead negotiations on the cost of work with developers, general contractors, and design consultants
• Lead external partner selection, contract negotiations, and project procurement functions; ensure contracts are fit for purpose, cost-effective, and incorporate appropriate service level agreements
• Review and analyze design and construction contracts, related exhibits, and lease agreements; provide detailed analysis and approvals of technical matters and site-specific deal structures and terms
• Review additional reports including noise and traffic studies and environmental assessments
• Partner with the Transaction team and developers to optimize schedule and strategy for entitlements and long-lead procurement
• Identify and solve factors that may impede a successful permitted project handover to Amazon stakeholders; make trade-offs between short-term and long-lead needs

• Work with internal and external teams — including Real…