Senior Transaction Manager, Global Realty

Amazon•Bellevue, WA

About The Position

Amazon operates a world-class network of large, technologically advanced fulfillment centers across North America. The North American Operations (NA Ops) Real Estate Team is responsible for acquisition, and disposition of all facilities in the Amazon Fulfillment Network. The Senior Transaction Manager will be a key part of the NA Ops Real Estate Team. This individual must be comfortable operating on both strategic and tactical levels and will be responsible for leading teams to continue the expansion of the Amazon fulfillment network throughout North America. This role will be responsible for site acquisition, due diligence, site development, entitlements, strategic partnering with developers, investors and other stakeholders, negotiation of transaction documents and related functions for large, complex projects. Key job responsibilities - Manage a high volume deal flow of large, complex existing building retrofit leases, spec-to-suits and build to suit transactions. - Innovate and execute processes and tools to ensure the complete cycle from site search through deal execution is completed consistently and predictably at a fast pace. - Create, innovate and implement a relevant system of metrics to plan, manage, measure and evaluate performance pertaining to the transaction process. - Effectively communicate expectations, requirements and status of deals to key business partners – both internal and external. - Manage an ever-changing variety of internal initiatives and projects. - Continue to build a culture of speed, flexibility and frugality with all business partners. - Closely collaborate with Amazon operations, legal, finance, treasury, capacity planning, economic development, transportation and engineering groups to deliver highly successful projects. - Help grow the best transaction management operation of its kind in North America. - Travel throughout North America up to 30% of the time. A day in the life A day in the life Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Architecture, Planning or similar OR equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in retail, industrial, or commercial real estate
5+ years of experience with transaction management
Experience working with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. investors, developers, consultants, engineers, attorneys, municipal/state/regulatory jurisdictions)
Experience developing and implementing process improvements
Experience in commercial transactions
Experience leading process improvement, systems development, and project management
3+ years of working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies experience
Knowledge of advanced skills in Excel as well as any data visualization tools like Tableau or similar BI tools (familiarity with Tableau preferred)
Experience managing and or coordinating projects in a fast pace environment

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business, real estate, finance, engineering or construction management.
Ability to effectively communicate Amazon requirements to various audiences (e.g. senior management, peers, public officials, vendors, etc.).
Experience building a network of investors, developers, contractors, consultants, engineers and attorneys as resources in maintaining a high volume of deal flow at values of $2 million each.
Experience negotiating leases, development agreements and similar documents for high volume transactions under 10,000 square feet.

Responsibilities

Manage a high volume deal flow of large, complex existing building retrofit leases, spec-to-suits and build to suit transactions.
Innovate and execute processes and tools to ensure the complete cycle from site search through deal execution is completed consistently and predictably at a fast pace.
Create, innovate and implement a relevant system of metrics to plan, manage, measure and evaluate performance pertaining to the transaction process.
Effectively communicate expectations, requirements and status of deals to key business partners – both internal and external.
Manage an ever-changing variety of internal initiatives and projects.
Continue to build a culture of speed, flexibility and frugality with all business partners.
Closely collaborate with Amazon operations, legal, finance, treasury, capacity planning, economic development, transportation and engineering groups to deliver highly successful projects.
Help grow the best transaction management operation of its kind in North America.
Travel throughout North America up to 30% of the time.