Pre-Construction Manager Lifecycle Spring and Summer 2027 (Bellevue, WA )

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IMPORTANT NOTE: This role is based out of Amazons Bellevue WA corporate office (SEA104). Applicants must be able to work on-site at our Bellevue WA office during the spring semester and be available for travel during summer months. During summer months travel to Amazon fulfillment centers under construction and corporate offices around the US is required.

The Pre-Construction Manager (PCM) Internship is an on-site part-time internship (20 hours a week) during the Spring 2027 academic season (February 2027 May/June 2027) based in our Bellevue WA corporate office.
Upon school release for Summer 2027 (May/June 2027 July/August 2027) this position shifts to a 12-week internship full-time (40 hours/week) with travel opportunities to project sites and Amazon facilities across the United States.

This is a hybrid corporate and field position combining strategic preconstruction work in our corporate office environment with hands-on exposure to large-scale industrial building projects at fulfillment centers construction sites and job trailer environments.

Amazons Global Engineering Services (GES) NA Design & Construction team is looking for innovative and solutions-oriented interns to support our preconstruction function. Pre-Construction Manager interns will support Amazons owners representative role during the preconstruction phase of industrial building projects managing activities from site selection through design completion permitting and contract execution. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to large-scale industrial construction projects while working alongside senior Preconstruction Managers architects engineers developers and cross-functional Amazon teams.


Key job responsibilities
Support management of well-defined industrial preconstruction project activities from site selection through design completion permitting and contract execution

Assist with site selection validation scope development and design coordination within assigned regions

Assist in coordinating with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for regulatory approvals including zoning planning fire code and building code requirements

Help track project performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety quality cost schedule and sustainability

Support risk identification and mitigation flagging potential upstream issues for clean handoff to Construction Managers

Assist in developing and tracking project budgets contributing to conceptual estimating and pricing reviews

Support vendor procurement activities and review design and construction contracts under guidance

Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including Real Estate Design Engineering Entitlements Construction Finance Launch/Startup architects engineers permitting agencies developers and landlords

Prepare project status updates and support risk reporting to senior leadership

Learn to translate technical documents into clear narratives and summaries for non-technical stakeholders

Review site plans composite floor plans and design documents

Track permitting status and support coordination with regulatory agencies

Support Amazons participation in weekly AOC meetings

Support sustainable environmentally responsible building practices

Follow and help refine preconstruction processes procedures and playbooks

Utilize Amazons information systems accurately and on time


A day in the life
During the spring semester PCM interns work part-time out of SEA104 supporting preconstruction activities such as reviewing design documents tracking permitting progress preparing project status updates updating project management systems and coordinating with architects engineers and design consultants. You will work under regular guidance from senior Preconstruction Managers building your knowledge of construction and project management concepts while contributing to real project deliverables.

During the summer full-time period interns travel to project sites to support field preconstruction activities attend AOC meetings interface with developers and landlords support estimating activities and gain firsthand exposure to Amazons industrial building projects from the ground up. You will work across multiple stakeholder groups and build effective working relationships while developing toward independence. Travel to various locations across the United States is expected during summer months (up to 80%).


- Currently enrolled in a bachelors degree program with all requirements anticipated to be completed between December 2027 and August 2028.
- Able to work on-site at Amazons Bellevue WA corporate office
- Available to work part-time (20 hours/week) during Spring 2027 semester (February 2027 May/June 2027) from our Bellevue WA office
- Available to transition to full-time (40 hours/week) for a 12-week period during Summer 2027 (May/June 2027 July/August 2027)
- Able to travel up to 80% to project sites and corporate offices across the United States during summer months
- Are 18 years of age or older

- Pursuing a Bachelors degree or above in Architecture Engineering Construction Management or related discipline
- Coursework or exposure in construction management preconstruction or project management
- Experience or familiarity with packaging processing or logistical facilities with complex equipment
- Exposure to multi-disciplinary design incorporating industrial automation or robotics
- Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) or similar project management platforms
- Experience in Microsoft Office products: Excel Project and Outlook
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or other design software
- Knowledge of Six Sigma Lean manufacturing or sustainable building practices
- Progress toward or interest in CMIT/CMAA or PMP certification
- Experience supporting project management activities from design phase through implementation
- Developing communication and influencing skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

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The starting pay for this position is listed Day 1 of employment Amazon offers EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at WA USA - 80200.00 USD Annually