Senior Transaction Manager, Global Realty ID-12818

April 25, 2025

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.

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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:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
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 an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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