Director, Data Center Construction (East)

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.

About the role

As the Director, Data Center Construction, you will take ownership for leading construction activities of data center delivery (both speculative and build-to-suit). You will ensure accurate staffing to run forecasted construction activity, provide cost and budget information for investment memos, lead the technical side of the entitlement process, and optimize designs and contractor bidding. This position requires a high degree of energy, passion, technical competence, and integrity. Based in our East Region, you will interact daily with Prologis data center, development, and deployment teams.

Responsibilities

• Coach the Prologis data center project management team across performance, staffing, and growth.
• Lead the construction process for new-build and retrofit data center projects, ensuring alignment with company standards and client requirements from concept to completion.
• Work closely with the data center design team to uphold design integrity and resolve construction challenges related to design intent.
• Own your development portfolio performance (cost, schedule, quality, safety).
• Monitor project milestones to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables.
• Mentor and lead junior colleagues by providing feedback, supervising performance, sharing expertise, and honing judgment skills.
• Drive impact through lean construction, GC bid negotiations, and design optimization initiatives against targets.
• Develop and own relationships with General Contractors.
• Work with procurement to implement cost-saving measures.
• Champion innovation and implementation of development best practices.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Real Estate Development (data center focused), Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• Computer proficiency: MS Project, BlueBeam, Google Earth, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience championing a project from acquisition through due diligence, entitlements, and permitting.
• Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and prioritize with minimal direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive in approaching solutions and problem-solving.
• Ability to travel approximately 30% to projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering (Civil or Structural) or equivalent experience preferred.
• Additional experience on design and build projects is preferred.
• Consistent track record working in land development or construction management.
• For candidates without a degree in engineering, architecture, or real estate development, at least three years of concurrent experience supporting construction projects is preferred; project management experience with a general contractor or owner’s representative is a plus.
• Willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed.

Pay

Hiring salary range: $151,000 - $208,000. 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.

Benefits

• Healthcare, 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 in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.
• Several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits.

All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification.

Locations: Columbia, Maryland; Atlanta, Georgia; New York, New York; Pennsylvania - Philadelphia Navy Yard Office