Director, Development

Job Title Director, Development Location Los Angeles, California (additional locations: Las Vegas, Nevada; Phoenix, Arizona) Job Type Full time Responsibilities 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 partnering with the Investment Officer to evaluate land and building acquisitions; hiring and managing design professionals and consultants; planning, scheduling, and budgeting development activities; and leading municipal approvals, entitlements, and permitting from acquisition through completion. Provide conceptual and pre‑construction estimating across all development phases and manage procurement of permits while overseeing on‑site progress, safety, and quality inspections. Lead project closeout and 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 $200,000,000+ 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 such as lean construction practices, GC negotiations, and design optimization against targets. Qualifications Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in a similar role working in 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 build‑to‑suit projects, including coordination with customers and their vendors. Experience with entitlement processes in the above market locations. Self‑motivated and able to multi‑task and prioritize with minimal direction. Computer proficiency: MS Project, Google Earth, ACAD viewer, and standard Microsoft tools. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Promote a positive, can‑do attitude with a focus on customer satisfaction, efficiency, and effectiveness. Exercises sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes. Preferred Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering (Civil or Structural) or equivalent experience. Professional license (Engineer, Architect, etc.). Combination of experience as project manager with a general contractor/A&E/owner representation. Experience on BIM projects. Willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed. Salary Hiring salary range: $162,000 – $212,000. Total compensation package, bonus target and LTI to be determined by location, education, experience, skills, and internal equity. Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. Generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year, added paid holidays and volunteer time. Other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle‑specific benefits. EEO Statement 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. Application Process All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. #J-18808-Ljbffr