Sr. Development Manager, WWRGD Design and Construction

About the role

As a WWRGD - Industrial and Retail Team Construction Sr. Development Manager, you are responsible for evaluating projects after initial presentation by Real Estate. You will be developing critical path delivery schedules and preliminary budgets, working with internal and external stakeholders on entitlements and permitting, obtaining initial due diligence and developing site plans for retail and industrial projects including ground up new builds, shell construction, expansions, retrofits and remodels of fulfillment centers, industrial kitchens, retail and multi-use projects.

Key job responsibilities

• Independently manages difficult, cross-functional retail and/or industrial builds from site selection through design completion, permitting and contract execution. You will be 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
• This role drives results through communicating, weighing risks, making decisions, leading and influencing. You will competently represent project and technical information to many different audiences. You have good working relationships with stakeholders and vendors, and lead constructive dialogue to resolve and prevent project issues.
• 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.
• 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. You keep the scope under control and accelerate progress by driving crisp and timely decisions, identifying and clearing blockers, and escalating appropriately.
• 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.
• 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, working 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.

Additional information

*Travel is based on project needs and Amazon provides the necessary resources to travel (Corporate card, flight, allocation and expense reimbursement)

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience in commercial retail development, specifically grocery
• Pre-construction experience (entitlements, due diligence, design, permitting)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with budgeting, scheduling and cost reports
• 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
• Experience in Ground Up Construction, Mixed Use Facilities, and Development.
• An advanced degree, certification or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or Masters of Business.

Additional information

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Pay and benefits

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.

• USA, IL, Chicago - 129,900.00 - 175,700.00 USD annually
• USA, NJ, JERSEY CITY - 142,900.00 - 193,300.00 USD annually
• USA, TN, Nashville - 116,900.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, AUSTIN - 129,900.00 - 175,700.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle - 129,900.00 - 175,700.00 USD annually