Director, Data Center Construction (East)

About the role

The Director, Data Center Construction oversees construction activities for both speculative and build-to-suit data center projects. Key responsibilities include leading the construction process, ensuring alignment with company standards and client requirements, mentoring a development team, and driving innovation.

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).
• Mentor and lead junior colleagues by providing feedback, supervising performance, sharing expertise, and honing judgement skills.
• Accountable for ongoing innovation and initiatives.
• Drive impact and show strength of lean construction, GC bid negotiations, and design optimization initiatives against targets.
• Develop and own relationships with General Contractors.
• Work with procurement to own cost-saving measures.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in a similar role working in the field of Real Estate Development (data center focused), Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• Computer proficiency: MS Project, BlueBeam, Google Earth, in addition to normal Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience championing a project from acquisition through due diligence, entitlements and permitting.
• Self-motivated and able to multi-task and prioritize with minimal direction.
• Possess a hardworking, positive demeanor, be a standout colleague and customer service oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive in approaching solutions and problem-solving.
• Willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed.
• Exercises sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes.

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 but not required.
• Three years of concurrent experience supporting construction projects is preferred; project management experience with a general contractor or owner’s representative is a plus.
• Demonstrate willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed.

Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of construction processes and regulations.
• Proficiency in project management software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders including clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.

Benefits

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. Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation, generous PTO, paid holidays, and volunteer time off. Prologis is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.