Director, Development

Responsibilities

• Managing all development aspects for Speculative and BTS projects including: Managing the entitlement, design and permitting processes.
• Developing and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Establishing ownership and accountability for all assigned projects with an emphasis on meeting deadlines and deliverable expectations.
• Collaboration with all stakeholders; such as Customer Led Development (CLD), Customer Led Solutions (CLS), Capital Deployment, leasing and Regional Property Management, Global Development Team etc.
• Accountability for your development portfolio performance (design, cost, schedule, quality, safety).
• Mentoring and leading junior colleagues by providing feedback, overseeing performance, sharing expertise and honing judgement skills.
• Collaborating and shared learning with Development team members to provide continual resources and overall team growth and development.
• Accountability for ongoing innovation and initiatives.
• Driving impact through utilization of lean construction, GC bid negotiations and design optimization initiatives against targets.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with local jurisdictions, general contractors and design consultants.
• Demonstrate 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience managing large scale and complicated sitework projects.
• Experience leading build-to-suit projects, including leading coordination efforts with customer and customer’s vendors.
• Proficiency in budget management and reporting.
• 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.
• Ability to provide clear and concise understanding of all current projects and their statuses.
• Promote a positive, can-do attitude with a real focus on Customer satisfaction, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Experience with managing entitlement processes in the DC metro area.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time between our DC metro area offices - Columbia, MD or Sterling, VA.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering (Civil or Structural) is preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: Professional license (Engineer, Architect, etc.).
• Preferred: Combination of experience as project management with a general contractor/ A&E / owner representation.
• Preferred: Experience on BIM projects.

Skills

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in budget management and reporting.
• Experience with entitlement processes and local municipal approvals.
• Knowledge of construction management and industrial development.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Google Earth, and ACAD viewer.
• Experience with lean construction, GC bid negotiations, and design optimization.
• Willingness to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools.

Benefits

Hiring Salary Range of: $151,000 - $189,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target plus 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.

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.

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.