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.

Job Title:

Director, Development

Company:

Prologis

A day in the life

Prologis is seeking a Director, Development for our New Jersey/New York markets for managing development activities for land and building developments including site pursuit, land due diligence, entitlement, design and construction of industrial / warehouse facilities. The position requires a high degree of energy, enthusiasm, outgoing personality, technical competence and professionalism. The position is preferred to reside in our East Rutherford office and interacts daily with Prologis Development, Capital Deployment, and Market Operation teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work closely with capital deployment team members to execute pursuit projects as well as manage and deliver high profile BTS, extensive land development and complex inventory projects.
• Develop budgets, define risks and track costs, both hard and soft, for land, infrastructure, and building construction for both build-to-suit and speculative developments.
• Develop, tender and manage a variety of sizes of projects ranging from $100,000 to $100,000,000+ in development cost. 
• Proactively lead and coordinate external jurisdictional entitlements and permits to meet internal and external customer requirements and project schedules.
• Lead a team of consultants and contractors to obtain the regional capital deployment goals and objectives. 
• Respond to build-to-suit or leasing RFP’s by establishing site plans and floor plans, proposed specifications, construction budgets, and schedules.  Lead complex, build-to-suit projects from early RFP phase through turnover to customer and closeout of project.
• Establish, plan, and participate in regularly scheduled development meetings to communicate the company’s expectations and oversee the timely completion of milestones set forth in the each of the contemplated developments.
• Ensure internal and external customer satisfaction and exceed customer’s expectations on each project.
• Research design, construction alternatives, and value engineering opportunities that will drive innovation in Prologis’ developments without compromising functionality or life cycle costs.

Building blocks for success

• 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.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering (Civil or Structural) is preferred, or equivalent experience.
• A professional license (Engineer, Architect, etc.) is desirable but not required.
• Experience with entitlement processes in the New York / New Jersey markets.
• Combination of experience as project management with a general contractor/ A&E / owner representation preferred.
• Experience on BIM projects is desirable but not required.
• Experience managing large scale and complicated sitework projects.
• Experience leading build-to-suit projects, including leading coordination efforts with customer and customer’s vendors.
• Self-motivated and ability to multi-task and prioritize with minimal direction.
• Computer proficiency: MS Project, Google Earth, ACAD viewer (in addition to normal Microsoft tools).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Promote a positive, can-do attitude with a real focus on Customer satisfaction, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Hiring Salary Range of: $154,000 - $212,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target & LTI) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

People First

Each of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here.

When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here.

As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.

All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time. 

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. 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.

Employment Type:

Full time

Location:

East Rutherford, New Jersey

Additional Locations:

New York, New York