Director, Development

At Prologis, we don’t just lead the industry—we define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably.

With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one—not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next.

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Director, Development Company:

Prologis Director, DevelopmentA day in the life Prologis is seeking a Director of Development to lead end-to-end development activities across our Mountain South and/or Southern California markets, including site pursuit, land due diligence, entitlement, design, and construction of industrial and warehouse facilities. This role calls for a highly energetic, collaborative professional with strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and an engaging presence, capable of working cross-functionally with Development, Capital Deployment, and Market Operations teams.

The position is based in one of our key markets—Phoenix, Las Vegas, or greater Southern California—and plays a critical role in advancing our regional development strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

Work closely with Capital Deployment team members to execute pursuit projects and deliver high-profile BTS, land development, and complex inventory projects.

Coordinate and monitor all facets of the development process, including:

Partner with the Investment Officer to evaluate land and building acquisitions

Hire and manage design professionals and consultants

Plan, schedule, and budget development activities

Lead municipal approvals, entitlements, and permitting from acquisition through completion

Provide conceptual and pre-construction estimating across all development phases

Manage procurement of permits and oversee on-site progress, safety, and quality inspections

Lead project closeout

Communicate project status effectively to Market Officers and managers

Develop budgets, define and manage risks, and track hard and soft costs for land, infrastructure, and building construction across BTS and speculative developments

Manage projects ranging from $100,000 to $+ in development cost

Lead and coordinate entitlement and permitting efforts to meet project schedules and customer requirements

Direct teams of consultants and contractors to achieve regional Capital Deployment goals

Respond to BTS or leasing RFPs by developing site and floor plans, specifications, budgets, and schedules, and lead projects from RFP through turnover and closeout

Establish and lead regular development meetings to communicate expectations and ensure timely milestone completion

Ensure internal and external customer satisfaction, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations

Identify design, construction, and value engineering opportunities to drive innovation without compromising functionality or lifecycle cost Build and maintain relationships with general contractors and design consultants

Manage overall portfolio performance, including cost, schedule, quality, and safety

Drive innovation initiatives, including lean construction practices, GC negotiations, and design optimization against targets

Building blocks for success

Required:

Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in a similar role working in the field of Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.

Experience in local industrial development, land municipal approvals, and construction.

Ability to travel about 20%-40% of the time.

Experience managing large scale and complicated sitework projects.

Experience leading…