Sr. Real Estate Developer

Amazon • Greenwood, IN

2d • $90,300 - $158,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)
• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior