Amazon is currently looking to hire an experienced Manager - Real Estate to join the team and play a critical role in supporting all property acquisition activity across East India. Regular travel will be required and this role reports to the Regional Manager - Real Estate North.

In this role, you will support the India team to ensure the timely completion of new lease transactions including renewals, expansions, terminations, and reconfiguration of existing warehouse space. This encompasses the entire process from working with the local management team in defining the requirements, lease negotiations (business and legal terms), in office surveys, comparative financial analysis of lease transactions, and project management to affect the end result. Your primary objective in this role is to provide adequate, cost-effective storage/operation space for Amazon on the continent given the market conditions working to challenging deadlines and budgetary requirements.

Key Job ResponsibilitiesKey Tasks/Responsibilities

- Deliver the Real Estate requirements of the assigned region in keeping with the overall strategy for maintaining and developing space requirements of Amazon India Warehouse/storage strategy.
- Ability to monitor and manage large construction projects.
- Develop a strong team capable of working on and delivering various Real Estate requirements of Amazon.
- Develop strong relationships with developers, property consultants, and key government functionaries in the assigned geography.
- Strong understanding of the zoning rules, development planning byelaws, master planning, and land title due diligence.




- Discuss with local stakeholders and governmental bodies to ensure support for FC (Fulfillment Center) expansions.
- Innovate and structure complex real estate transactions.
- Landlord relations, negotiation, and contractor management, including escalation of any issues beyond regular daily activity.
- Stakeholder management across different levels, both internal and external.

Basic Qualifications

- BE (Civil) / B. Arch. / LLB with PG in management / PMP / MBA with BE
- 5 years of Reliability Program Manager or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree, or 2 years of Amazon experience
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- Experience with computers, including MS Excel, Word, and Office

Experience/Skills Required

1. Significant exposure to Industrial, Commercial, and Retail real estate asset class.
2. Significant transaction management experience with the ability to close agreements, due diligence, and commercial terms in line with corporate policies.
3. Industry expert with a strong network of key players in the market.
4. Strong knowledge of construction, budgeting, valuation, and scheduling of large construction projects.
5.



Asset management skills (property and buildings), including the acquisition and disposition of assets and lease administration.
6. Experience in team building and team management.
7. Ability to proactively monitor and control various vendor relationships and external resources (including contract negotiation and vendor management skills).
8. Knowledge of financial analysis techniques including discounted cash flow and capital budgeting.
9. Understanding of real estate trends, best practices, and the vendor marketplace.

Preferred Qualifications

- 5 years of team management, budget responsibilities, supplier management, problem solving, and client/customer relations experience.
- Master's degree, or Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Experience with preventive maintenance procedures, industrial electrical, industrial controls, and industrial electronics & robotics.
- Experience working with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) integrators.
- Experience maintaining material handling equipment and integrated systems.
- Experience in project management.
- Experience with statistical analysis.

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Locations

- IND, WB, Kolkata

📌 Real Estate Manager, Real Estate (India)
🏢 Amazon
📍 India