Our Rapid Rural Logistics (R2L) 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 R2L 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
Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- 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 R2L 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.