Our Rapid and Rural Logistics (R2L) team is seeking a Sr 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/programs designs through their lifecycle. Our ideal candidate will have experience at various stages of development including, but not limited to due diligence, conceptual design, detailed design, estimating, contract management, people management, procurement, and permitting.Successful candidates have experience or backgrounds in the Construction Management, 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.Given the field and travel requirements for this role, locations outside the list provided of preferred locations can be discussed for internal candidates.Key job responsibilities* Develop and 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 efforts for R2L Program projects to meet Amazon operational and business requirements* Coordinate design efforts with contractors, engineers, architects, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure technical and operational expertise if factored into designs* Negotiate scope, price, and terms and conditions for design work, development agreements and construction work* Lead and review designs with regard to quality, schedule, and costs* Review and approve generated construction drawings on behalf of Amazon.* Responsible for approval of developer/landlord building envelope delivery.* Develop an understanding of local permit processes.* Develop and maintain relationships with design (architecture and engineering) consultants, developers, and contractors to implement design and construction solutions.* Partner with key operational experts across the company to lead, support, and influence new business initiatives through designs and project/program specifications.* Drive global standardization of design and operating practices, businesses processes, and reporting with internal business stakeholders and customers.* Manage large scale program efforts across multiple stakeholder groups both internal and external to foster continuous improvement across the R2L building portfolio.We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Austin, TX, USA | Bellevue, WA, USA | Nashville, TN, USA | New York, NY, USA- BA or BS in Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.- 10+ years in program or project management experience in related markets- Experience with conducting financial business case analysis and translating information into useful formats- Experience in negotiating commercial contracts (master agreements / work-orders)- Strong Design, Engineering, or Construction Management experience in the commercial, or industrial warehouse industry.- PMP certification- Architectural Registration, Professional Engineer Registration, CEM and/or other building professional accreditation- Demonstrated ability to lead projects, thin