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Amazon Robotics is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager, Real Estate and Facilities to lead the real estate strategy, facilities operations, and construction project management for Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics (FTR). This role is responsible for a growing portfolio of 2MM+ square feet across the US and Europe, supporting over 5,000 employees in some of the most dynamic and technically complex environments within Amazon.
The Senior Manager will serve as the single-threaded leader for all real estate and facilities matters across FTR, operating at the intersection of strategy and execution. This leader must be equally comfortable presenting a long-term real estate strategy to VP-level stakeholders as they are making real-time trade-off decisions to reconfigure a lab test floor. The ideal candidate brings a rare combination of strategic vision, operational excellence, and the ability to influence senior leaders across a matrixed organization.
This role operates across three pillars, requiring a versatile real estate generalist who can shift fluidly between strategic and tactical responsibilities:
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Facilities Management
Lead day-to-day facilities operations across 12+ sites spanning multiple site types: large-scale hybrid sites containing office, R&D, and manufacturing operations; dedicated office sites; field lab support sites; and logistics warehouse operations. Each site type requires a distinct engagement and service level model. The most complex sites are FTR's hybrid facilities, where the leader must balance the competing and rapidly evolving needs of product development programs, manufacturing operations, and corporate office functions — all within the same building. -
Real Estate Strategy
Develop and execute FTR's real estate strategy to enable product development, manufacturing, and M&A objectives. This includes identifying and securing new sites, managing portfolio growth as the organization expands into new geographies and partnering closely with Amazon’s central real estate teams on lease negotiations and long-term planning. The leader will manage a dynamic portfolio where space needs are driven by rapidly evolving technology programs, requiring the ability to look around corners and design flexible solutions. -
Construction Project Management
Oversee all construction and renovation projects across the FTR portfolio, from tenant improvements and lab build-outs to major facility expansions. Projects must be executed while employees work in the building, test equipment is running, and manufacturing operations continue — requiring careful coordination, creative problem-solving, and strong vendor management.
Key job responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and maintain the long-term real estate strategy for FTR, aligned with organizational growth plans and product development roadmaps
- Serve as the primary real estate and facilities advisor to FTR senior leadership, regularly engaging with L10-level stakeholders
- Make high-judgment trade-off decisions in a dynamic environment where program needs, technology requirements, and manufacturing volumes are constantly shifting
- Identify real estate solutions for M&A acquisitions and new business initiatives
Facilities Operations
- Own end-to-end facilities operations across all FTR-managed sites, ensuring safe, engaging, and effective workplaces
- Manage differentiated service models across site types — from full ownership of hybrid R&D/manufacturing sites to space planning in GREF-managed buildings
- Design and implement spaces that accommodate the unique requirements of hardware development programs, including specialized power, air, network, and flooring needs
- Oversee physical security, transportation, and space planning functions
Real Estate & Construction
- Lead real estate sourcing, lease negotiations (in partnership with central real estate teams), and landlord relationship management
- Manage all construction projects including expansions, renovations, and new site developments
- Negotiate major vendor agreements and manage ongoing vendor relationships
- Coordinate construction execution in occupied, operational buildings with minimal disruption
Stakeholder Management & Team Leadership
- Build and maintain productive partnerships with central Amazon teams, Amazon Robotics Leadership, and leaders of other robotics and AI organizations within Amazon
- Lead a team of real estate, facilities, and construction professionals and oversee outsourced resources performing facilities management and construction management services
- Operate a lean, high-performing organization that delivers bespoke real estate solutions with Frugality and enables accelerated product development
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 on the list above 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!
About the team
Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics (FTR) builds the robots, technology, and systems that power Amazon's global fulfillment network. The Real Estate and Facilities team exists to meet the unique needs of FTR's product development and manufacturing organizations — needs that are not matched elsewhere within Amazon. Our portfolio includes hybrid sites where office workers, hardware engineers, and manufacturing teams share the same buildings, requiring a level of flexibility and technical understanding that goes far beyond traditional corporate real estate.
We operate with a lean team model: a core group of experienced professionals overseeing a larger outsourced support organization. Our portfolio is growing — we have recently expanded into the San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California, and Zurich, and have multiple major site developments underway in Massachusetts. This is a high-impact role with exceptional visibility to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape the physical environment where some of Amazon's most innovative technologies come to life.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with, presenting to and influencing senior executives up to VP level
- Experience in commercial real estate or lease administration within an industrial, commercial, and/or data center environment
- 10+ years of experience in corporate real estate, facilities management, construction project management, or a related field
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute real estate strategy across a multi-site portfolio
- Experience managing construction and renovation projects, including budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships
- Experience leading and developing teams, including managing outsourced service providers
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing R&D, laboratory, or manufacturing environments with specialized infrastructure requirements
- Experience with portfolio management at scale (1MM+ square feet) across multiple geographies
- MBA or relevant advanced degree
- Professional certifications such as MCR, SLCR, CFM, or PMP
- Experience in technology, robotics, or hardware development organizations
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, MA, Westboro
SALARY
173,500.00 - 229,400.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Robotics is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager, Real Estate and Facilities to lead the real estate strategy, facilities operations, and construction project management for Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics (FTR). This role is responsible for a growing portfolio of 2MM+ square feet across the US and Europe, supporting over 5,000 employees in some of the most dynamic and technically complex environments within Amazon.
The Senior Manager will serve as the single-threaded leader for all real estate and facilities matters across FTR, operating at the intersection of strategy and execution. This leader must be equally comfortable presenting a long-term real estate strategy to VP-level stakeholders as they are making real-time trade-off decisions to reconfigure a lab test floor. The ideal candidate brings a rare combination of strategic vision, operational excellence, and the ability to influence senior leaders across a matrixed organization.
This role operates across three pillars, requiring a versatile real estate generalist who can shift fluidly between strategic and tactical responsibilities:
-
Facilities Management
Lead day-to-day facilities operations across 12+ sites spanning multiple site types: large-scale hybrid sites containing office, R&D, and manufacturing operations; dedicated office sites; field lab support sites; and logistics warehouse operations. Each site type requires a distinct engagement and service level model. The most complex sites are FTR's hybrid facilities, where the leader must balance the competing and rapidly evolving needs of product development programs, manufacturing operations, and corporate office functions — all within the same building. -
Real Estate Strategy
Develop and execute FTR's real estate strategy to enable product development, manufacturing, and M&A objectives. This includes identifying and securing new sites, managing portfolio growth as the organization expands into new geographies and partnering closely with Amazon’s central real estate teams on lease negotiations and long-term planning. The leader will manage a dynamic portfolio where space needs are driven by rapidly evolving technology programs, requiring the ability to look around corners and design flexible solutions. -
Construction Project Management
Oversee all construction and renovation projects across the FTR portfolio, from tenant improvements and lab build-outs to major facility expansions. Projects must be executed while employees work in the building, test equipment is running, and manufacturing operations continue — requiring careful coordination, creative problem-solving, and strong vendor management.
Key job responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and maintain the long-term real estate strategy for FTR, aligned with organizational growth plans and product development roadmaps
- Serve as the primary real estate and facilities advisor to FTR senior leadership, regularly engaging with L10-level stakeholders
- Make high-judgment trade-off decisions in a dynamic environment where program needs, technology requirements, and manufacturing volumes are constantly shifting
- Identify real estate solutions for M&A acquisitions and new business initiatives
Facilities Operations
- Own end-to-end facilities operations across all FTR-managed sites, ensuring safe, engaging, and effective workplaces
- Manage differentiated service models across site types — from full ownership of hybrid R&D/manufacturing sites to space planning in GREF-managed buildings
- Design and implement spaces that accommodate the unique requirements of hardware development programs, including specialized power, air, network, and flooring needs
- Oversee physical security, transportation, and space planning functions
Real Estate & Construction
- Lead real estate sourcing, lease negotiations (in partnership with central real estate teams), and landlord relationship management
- Manage all construction projects including expansions, renovations, and new site developments
- Negotiate major vendor agreements and manage ongoing vendor relationships
- Coordinate construction execution in occupied, operational buildings with minimal disruption
Stakeholder Management & Team Leadership
- Build and maintain productive partnerships with central Amazon teams, Amazon Robotics Leadership, and leaders of other robotics and AI organizations within Amazon
- Lead a team of real estate, facilities, and construction professionals and oversee outsourced resources performing facilities management and construction management services
- Operate a lean, high-performing organization that delivers bespoke real estate solutions with Frugality and enables accelerated product development
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 on the list above 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!
About the team
Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics (FTR) builds the robots, technology, and systems that power Amazon's global fulfillment network. The Real Estate and Facilities team exists to meet the unique needs of FTR's product development and manufacturing organizations — needs that are not matched elsewhere within Amazon. Our portfolio includes hybrid sites where office workers, hardware engineers, and manufacturing teams share the same buildings, requiring a level of flexibility and technical understanding that goes far beyond traditional corporate real estate.
We operate with a lean team model: a core group of experienced professionals overseeing a larger outsourced support organization. Our portfolio is growing — we have recently expanded into the San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California, and Zurich, and have multiple major site developments underway in Massachusetts. This is a high-impact role with exceptional visibility to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape the physical environment where some of Amazon's most innovative technologies come to life.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with, presenting to and influencing senior executives up to VP level
- Experience in commercial real estate or lease administration within an industrial, commercial, and/or data center environment
- 10+ years of experience in corporate real estate, facilities management, construction project management, or a related field
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute real estate strategy across a multi-site portfolio
- Experience managing construction and renovation projects, including budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships
- Experience leading and developing teams, including managing outsourced service providers
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing R&D, laboratory, or manufacturing environments with specialized infrastructure requirements
- Experience with portfolio management at scale (1MM+ square feet) across multiple geographies
- MBA or relevant advanced degree
- Professional certifications such as MCR, SLCR, CFM, or PMP
- Experience in technology, robotics, or hardware development organizations
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, MA, Westboro
SALARY
173,500.00 - 229,400.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Real Estate Development
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
A master's degree in real estate, urban planning, finance, or a related field strengthens an EB-2 petition. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before approaching employers so USCIS has a clear equivalency on record.
Target developers with active PERM filing history
Regional and national developers who regularly hire foreign nationals have established PERM workflows and in-house or retained immigration counsel. Targeting those firms cuts the negotiation needed to convince an employer to sponsor for the first time.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter real estate development roles by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history. This saves you from applying broadly and then discovering late in the process that the company has never filed a PERM application.
Understand how PERM recruitment requirements affect your timeline
Before PERM is filed, your employer must complete DOL-mandated recruitment steps to show no qualified U.S. worker was available. That process typically runs 60 to 90 days and must be completed before the employer can submit the PERM application itself.
Negotiate job description language before the offer is finalized
The job duties and minimum requirements written into your offer letter become the foundation of the PERM application. Vague or overly broad descriptions create audit risk, so ask the employer to align the job description with actual role requirements before signing.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your role and location. Look up the wage level for your position using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer so you can flag any gap before the PERM application is filed.
Green Card Real Estate Development: Frequently Asked Questions
Do real estate development roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most real estate development positions qualify under EB-2 when the role requires a master's degree or its equivalent in real estate, finance, urban planning, or architecture. Roles that require a bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience generally fall under EB-3. Your employer's immigration attorney will determine the appropriate category based on the actual job requirements.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B for real estate development roles?
The PERM process leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, and EB-3 green cards face no annual lottery at the filing stage. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship for a fixed term and is subject to the annual cap and lottery. PERM takes longer overall, often two to four years from start to green card, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable work visa.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a real estate developer?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL after completing a required recruitment period, typically 60 to 90 days, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. DOL reviews the application, and if certified, the employer then files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. From there, you wait for a visa number to become available before filing for adjustment of status.
How do I find real estate development employers who sponsor green cards?
Most employers who sponsor for green cards have prior PERM or I-140 filing history. Migrate Mate lets you search real estate development roles specifically filtered by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies already equipped to run the process rather than starting from scratch with an employer unfamiliar with PERM.
Can my employer sponsor my green card if I'm currently on an H-1B in a real estate role?
Yes. Many foreign professionals in real estate development start on H-1B and transition to green card sponsorship through PERM while maintaining their H-1B status. Your employer can file the PERM application concurrently with your H-1B employment. Once the I-140 is approved and a visa number is available, you file for adjustment of status without needing to leave your current role.