VP, Development Officer

Job Title:

VP, Development Officer

Company:
Prologis

• Manage and coach the local Prologis Development team across performance, staffing and growth.
• Managing all development aspects for speculative vertical, land infrastructure and build‑to‑suit projects including the entitlement, design, permitting and construction processes.
• Lead and be accountable for every facet of the development process including: partnering with the Investment Officer in evaluating land and building acquisitions.
• Engaging and managing design professionals and consultants.
• Developing schedule, budget and plans for projects ranging in cost from $100,000 to $+.
• Leading project municipal approvals process from acquisition, and entitlements through project permitting.
• Providing conceptual and pre‑construction estimating for all aspects of development.
• Managing procurement of project permits and approvals.
• Conducting bid RFPs, contractor negotiations, and award process for construction work.
• Leading regular project team meetings and conduct onsite inspections of progress, safety & quality.
• Ensuring proper project closeout and transition to property management team.
• Effectively communicating prudent information regarding project status to team members and senior leadership throughout the company.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with local jurisdictions, general contractors and design consultants.
• Monitor trends in the local construction market including materials pricing, labor costs, labor availability, and trade partner relationships.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and exceed customers’ expectations on each project.
• Collaboration with all internal stakeholders; such as Global Development, Capital Deployment, Legal, Customer Led Development (CLD), Procurement, Leasing and Regional Property Management, Energy, Mobility, Essentials, etc.
• Drive impact of lean construction, GC bid negotiations and design optimization against targets.
• Research design, construction alternatives, and value engineering opportunities that will drive innovation in Prologis’ developments without compromising functionality or life cycle costs.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience working in the field of land development and/or construction management.
• Industrial experience with three or more of the following products desired: speculative warehouse, manufacturing, e-commerce, 3PL, data center, industrial outdoor storage.
• Experience championing a project from acquisition through due diligence, entitlements and permitting.
• Self‑motivated with ability to multi‑task and prioritize with minimal direction.
• Bring a positive attitude, team-player attitude, and customer service mindset.
• Promote the Prologis brand with enthusiasm.
• Maintain computer proficiency:
  Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project, Google Earth, Adobe Acrobat.
• Display excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive in approaching solutions and problem solving.
• Work and manage a team well under pressure.
• Ability to travel approximately 35% of the time.

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering, or relevant equivalent experience.
• If education is strictly in engineering, architecture or real‑estate development, applicant should have a minimum of three concurrent years’ experience working on construction projects.
• Project management experience with a general contractor or owners representative.
• Demonstrate willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed.
• Exercise sound judgment, creative thinking and accountability for outcomes.

Hiring Salary Range: $215,000 - $255,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target & LTI (Long Term Incentives)) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits: robust benefits package including healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation, generous PTO with starting accrual of 22 days a year, paid holidays, volunteer time, and wellness, financial and work/lifestyle‑specific benefits.

Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.