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Description

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

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

If you are not sure that every qualification listed describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique Backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Architecture, Planning or similar

• 5+ years experience in industrial or commercial real estate

• 5+ years 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, real estate, finance, engineering or construction management.

• Juris Doctor degree.

• Experience in deal management in an industrial real estate operation with a national footprint leveraging a combination of internal and external resources.

• Experience developing and implementing process improvements to streamline the full transactions delivery system.

• Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with municipal, state and regulatory jurisdictions.

• Data Analysis in Excel and/or Tableau/BI proficiency

• Ability to effectively communicate Amazon requirements to various audiences (e.g. senior management, peers, public officials, vendors, etc.).

• A track record of delivering high quality projects in an atmosphere where speed, flexibility, frugality and heavy workload are the expected norm.

• Experience building a network of investors, developers, contractors, consultants, engineers and attorneys as resources in maintaining deal flow at values of $20 million each and greater.

• Experience negotiating land options, contracts, leases, development agreements and similar documents for transactions of at least 100,000 square feet.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $116,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $193,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.