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Amazon Manufacturing Services (AMS) is seeking a highly experienced and driven Sr. Real Estate Developer to lead the end-to-end construction execution of a new facility located in Indiana. This is a critical leadership role that requires deep construction expertise, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to navigate complex, fast-paced build environments.
During the construction phase, the Sr. Real Estate Developer will serve as the primary on-site point of contact for all development activities, driving schedule adherence, contractor performance, and budget management. Upon facility launch, this individual will transition into a facilities and Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) leadership role, taking ownership of site operations with a team of 7 to 8 direct reports comprising RME engineers and facilities managers.
The ideal candidate brings a combination of large-scale industrial development experience, facilities operations expertise, a strong safety culture, and the leadership capacity to build and develop high-performing teams in a dynamic Amazon manufacturing environment.
Key job responsibilities
Development Phase
• Own and manage end-to-end development execution for the facility, ensuring the site is delivered on schedule, within budget, and to Amazon quality standards.
• Drive equipment readiness and facility commissioning to achieve a target milestone completion of December 31, 2026, coordinating all trades and stakeholders to maintain critical path schedules.
• Enforce and uphold Amazon non-operational guidelines governing building design and requirements, ensuring all development activities align with Amazon internal standards and specifications.
• Manage the General Contractor (GC) and all subcontractors, including contract administration, performance management, scope verification, and dispute resolution.
• Maintain rigorous schedule adherence through proactive monitoring of milestones, look-ahead schedules, and timely escalation of risks or delays to project leadership.
• Ensure full compliance with Amazon Construction Safety Conditions of Satisfaction, OSHA regulations, applicable building codes, and all local, state, and federal permitting requirements.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, and equipment teams to integrate facility build-out with equipment installation timelines and operational readiness planning.
• Manage project budget, review and approve change orders, track financial variances, and provide accurate cost forecasting to senior stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact (POC) for all development related communications, including interactions with the GC, inspectors, jurisdictional authorities, and Amazon project leadership.
• Champion a zero-incident safety culture with a target of 0.0 Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and 0.0 Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) rate across all construction activities.
Post-Launch / Facilities and RME Phase
• Assume the role of site facilities owner following launch, transitioning from construction delivery to ongoing facility operations and maintenance leadership.
• Lead and develop a team of 4 to 5 RME engineers and 2 to 3 facilities managers, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Design, implement, and manage comprehensive preventive maintenance programs for all building systems, equipment, and critical infrastructure to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, managing service contracts and third-party maintenance providers to ensure quality and cost-effective delivery of facilities services.
• Drive multi-year capital planning and project pipeline development for facility upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and capacity expansions in alignment with business growth objectives.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality management system requirements as they relate to facilities operations and maintenance activities.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across facilities and RME functions, leveraging data-driven insights to reduce costs, improve asset reliability, and enhance the work environment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or a similar technical discipline
- 5 or more years of progressive real estate development experience, with demonstrated success delivering ground-up industrial or large-scale commercial builds.
- 3 or more years of facilities management experience, including oversight of building systems, maintenance programs, and operational readiness.
- Proven track record managing construction or capital project budgets of $50 million or greater, including change order management and cost forecasting.
- Proficiency with construction scheduling tools and project management software.
- Demonstrated experience managing General Contractors and subcontractor teams across multiple concurrent scopes of work.
- Strong working knowledge of building codes, OSHA safety regulations, and jurisdictional permitting processes.
- Experience managing commissioning and systems turnover for complex industrial facilities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience delivering advanced manufacturing, fulfillment, logistics, or similar high-complexity industrial facilities.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) designation.
- LEED certification (Associate, AP, or Fellow) or demonstrated experience with sustainable building practices.
- Prior experience working within Amazon construction safety programs, standards, and Conditions of Satisfaction.
- Familiarity with industrial equipment installation, integration, and commissioning processes in a manufacturing context.
- Experience supporting or leading Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) functions within a 24/7 operational environment.
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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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, IN, GREENWOOD - 90,300.00 - 158,000.00 USD annually
USA, IN, Greenwood - 90,300.00 - 158,000.00 USD annually