Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Please note: 1) The person in this role will be expected to report to an Amazon corporate office at least 3 days a week. 2) There is an expectation that the person in this role will travel up to 30% of the time to perform the job duties. If you are comfortable with both of these things, please proceed.

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 leases 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.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Arlington, VA, USA | Bellevue, WA, USA | Nashville, TN, USA | New York, NY, USA

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor\'s Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Architecture, Planning or 5 years of equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experienced in industrial or commercial real estate
- 5+ years of experience with deal management
- 5+ years of experience working with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. investors, developers, consultants, engineers, attorneys, municipal/state/regulatory jurisdictions)
- 5+ years of experience developing and implementing process improvements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master\'s degree in business, real estate, finance, engineering or construction management.
- Juris Doctor degree.
- 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.
- 5+ years\' experience negotiating land options, contracts, leases, development agreements and similar documents for transactions of at least 100,000 square feet.
- Experience developing and implementing process improvements to streamline the full transactions delivery system.
- Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with municipal, state and regulatory jurisdictions.

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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $103,900/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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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