Director, Development

Director, Development

At Prologis, we don't just lead the industrywe 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 onenot just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next.

A day in the life : As the Director of Development for our markets in the East Region you will take ownership of leading development activities for land and building developments. This includes pursuit, land due diligence, entitlement, design, permitting, and construction of industrial and warehouse facilities (both speculative and build-to-suit) and data center projects. This role encompasses leading key projects and potentially guiding and coaching a team of project management professionals. Responsibilities include forecasted development activities, providing cost and schedule information for investment memos, leading the technical side of the entitlement process, and optimizing designs and contractor bidding. Key success factors include : partnering with the local deployment team, enabling excellent communication with regional partners, innovating and implementing development best practices, and active mentoring and management of a best-in-class development team. The position requires a high degree of resiliency, energy, passion, an outgoing personality, technical competence, and integrity. The individual will be based in our Lehigh Valley, PA or Columbia, MD office and interact daily with Prologis development, deployment, and leasing teams.

Key Responsibilities Include :

• Managing all development aspects for Speculative and BTS projects including : Managing the entitlement, design and permitting processes.
• Developing and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• 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, supervising performance, sharing expertise and honing judgement skills.
• Coaching the local Prologis Development project management team across performance, staffing and growth.
• Accountability for ongoing innovation and initiatives.
• Driving impact and show strength of lean construction, GC bid negotiations and design optimization initiatives against targets.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with local jurisdictions, general contractors and design consultants.

Building Blocks for Success Required :

Preferred :

Hiring Salary Range of : $140,800 - $193,600. 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 : Pennsylvania-Lehigh Valley Office

Additional Locations : Columbia, Maryland