Energy manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

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:

Energy Project Manager

Company:

Prologis

A day in the life

Prologis is seeking an Energy Project Manager who is passionate about construction and eager to manage a large portfolio of Energy and Mobility developments from design through construction and handoff to Asset Management. Prologis is currently ranked #2 among U.S. corporations for onsite solar and continues to expand its global commitment to renewable energy. With more than 5,300 buildings owned worldwide, the projects you help deliver will be innovative, meaningful, and built at an unmatched scale.

You will join a high-performing Global Energy and Mobility team and collaborate closely with internal partners delivering more than 200 MW annually across solar, energy storage, electric vehicle infrastructure, and other distributed energy solutions. Internally, you will work closely with local Operations Construction Managers, Market Officers, Leasing, Capital Deployment, and customer-facing teams. This role is ideal for a construction-focused project manager with strong scheduling, documentation, and execution discipline who thrives in a fast-paced, portfolio-driven environment.

You will report to the Director, Utility Storage Project Execution – U.S. As part of our renewable construction and project management team, you will oversee and coordinate external vendors and subcontractors responsible for delivering a portfolio of energy projects. You will represent Prologis throughout project execution to ensure work aligns with company standards, specifications, and customer value objectives. This role requires experience delivering energy projects and a strong understanding of electrical, structural, and civil scopes. The position offers a unique opportunity to help Prologis build and operate the largest portfolio of commercial energy assets in the United States.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support early-stage planning and pre-construction activities for utility-scale and front-of-the-meter energy storage projects, focusing on technical scope definition, constructability, risk identification, budget alignment, and schedule feasibility

• Develop, maintain, and actively manage detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and interconnection milestones

• Manage construction-related deliverables from development handoff through engineering, permitting, interconnection, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover

• Coordinate and manage EPCs, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure compliance with Prologis standards, utility requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations

• Partner with internal stakeholders to proactively identify, document, and communicate project risks, schedule impacts, cost variances, and execution issues; provide clear mitigation plans and escalation as needed

• Prepare and deliver regular project-level updates, including weekly schedule updates, cost status, risk logs, and milestone tracking for internal stakeholders and leadership

• Work closely with utility representatives to support interconnection approvals, permission to operate, and achievement of commercial operation dates (COD)

• Support management of tax credit and incentive-related requirements, including Investment Tax Credit (ITC) compliance, prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PWA) documentation, cost segregation inputs, and coordination with internal tax, finance, and external advisors

• Ensure required incentive, compliance, and closeout documentation is complete, accurate, and delivered in accordance with regulatory, contractual, and audit requirements

• Manage construction schedules, change orders, contract deliverables, and cost controls throughout project execution

• Support Sales and Development teams by providing construction and execution input for energy proposals, including scope, schedule, safety, quality, and cost considerations

• Review and manage technical documentation including drawings, specifications, scopes of work, commissioning reports, contractor RFIs, and as-built documentation

• Support procurement and contracting activities, including RFP/RFQ development, bid evaluation, vendor selection, and subcontractor buyout for projects ranging from $10M–$100M

• Review and approve invoices, lien releases, compliance documentation, and closeout materials to support accurate payment processing and project turnover

• Support commercial contract administration and compliance in partnership with Legal, Procurement, and Finance, including issuance of required notices

Building blocks for success

Required:

• 6+ years’ experience leading and managing Pre-construction & Construction projects, preferably in the utility scale / front of the meter Energy Storage (BESS) / Gas Turbine power generation, Microgrid project arenas
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Planning or Engineering (Electrical, Civil or Structural)
• Experience managing EPCs, GC, VPPA, PPA and utility interconnection upgrade agreements with strict commissioning requirements, as well as design-build, O&M, storage and energy as-a-service agreements
• Strong project scheduling and controls experience, including development and maintenance of detailed construction schedules and milestone tracking
• Experience supporting ITC and other renewable energy incentive compliance, including documentation coordination for PWA, cost segregation, and audit readiness
• Working knowledge of renewable energy incentives and programs (e.g., ITC, RECs, feed-in tariffs, community solar, SGIP)
• Experience managing multi-site portfolios and performing technical due diligence
• Demonstrated success delivering complex construction projects in the renewable energy sector
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience supporting or working with large enterprise or Fortune 100 customers
• Ability to travel up to 35%

Preferred:

• Renewable energy, BESS, Gas Turbine Power Generation, Microgrid Industry knowledge and experience strongly preferred

Hiring Salary Range of: $128,000 – 212,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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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:

Cerritos, California

Additional Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, Dallas, Texas, Denver, Colorado, Las Vegas, Nevada, Los Angeles, California, Phoenix, Arizona, Seattle, Washington