Senior Transaction Manager, Global Realty

Amazon•Nashville, TN

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.

Requirements

5+ years of commercial transactions experience
Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders
Experience leading process improvements
Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Architecture, Planning or similar
5+ years experience in industrial or commercial real estate

Nice To Haves

Experience in large complex deal negotiations with a successful track record
Experience in working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies
Experience managing and or coordinating projects in a fast pace environment
Master’s degree in business, real estate, finance, engineering or construction management.
Experience building a network of investors, developers, contractors, consultants, engineers and attorneys as resources in maintaining deal flow at values of $20MM each and greater.
Experience negotiating land options, contracts, leases, development agreements and similar documents for transactions of at least 100,000 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.