Senior Development Manager, Global Realty, NA RE
Amazon· Facilities, Maintenance, & Real Estate
Hybrid (Austin, TX), Hybrid (Miami, FL), Hybrid (Nashville, TN), Hybrid (Bellevue, WA), Hybrid (Arlington, VA), Hybrid (New York, NY)$129.9k - $175.7kfull-timePosted 2w ago
About the role
Leads acquisition and development of industrial real estate to support Amazon's North America Customer Fulfillment network, managing end-to-end transactions from site identification through lease or purchase for large, complex fulfillment center projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end transaction execution for site acquisitions supporting the NACF network, including site sourcing, financial analysis, deal structuring, lease and purchase negotiations, and transaction closing for large-scale fulfillment center projects across North America
- Conduct comprehensive due diligence on prospective sites, evaluating zoning, entitlements, environmental conditions, infrastructure capacity, and operational suitability to ensure alignment with Amazon's fulfillment requirements
- Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of strategic real estate opportunities years ahead of identified capacity needs, creating competitive advantages in site selection, transaction timing, and cost optimization
- Build and execute financial models including feasibility analyses, investment evaluations, and comparative site analyses to support data-driven decision making and optimize economic returns
- Negotiate complex transaction documents including leases, purchase agreements, development agreements, and related instruments with developers, landlords, investors, and other counterparties
- Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with developers, investors, brokers, landowners, municipalities, and other external stakeholders to expand access to high-quality industrial real estate opportunities
- Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery (Operations, Building Design, Pre-Construction, Construction Management, Finance, Legal, Asset Management, Economic Development, Public Relations)
- Navigate complex entitlements and permitting processes, working with government officials and regulatory bodies to secure necessary approvals
- Drive data-informed decision making considering portfolio-wide impacts, network optimization, and strategic positioning within MSAs
- Create and implement innovative processes, tools, and metrics to improve transaction efficiency, predictability, and scalability across the NACF portfolio
- Manage strategic site control options and development agreements to create flexibility and optionality for evolving network needs
- Travel throughout North America up to 30% of the time to evaluate sites, oversee transaction activities, and maintain stakeholder relationships
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Real Estate, or another related field
- 6+ years of commercial transactions experience
- 5+ years of managing stakeholders in cross-functional project experience
- Experience in commercial real estate or lease administration within an industrial, commercial, and/or data center environment
- Experience with sourcing greenfield, brownfield, or speculative sites, owning entitlements, zoning, and permitting processes for industrial facilities
- Experience managing 6+ mid- to large-scale projects from end to end (mid-sized >$5M, large-scale >$10M)
Skills
Required:End-to-end real estate transaction leadershipFinancial modelingDue diligenceEntitlements & permitting
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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