Director, Development

About this role

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: Director, Development Company: Prologis

Director, Development  - Phoenix, AZ/Las Vegas, NV

A day in   the life  

Prologis is seeking a Director of Development to lead end-to-end development activities across our Mountain South, including site pursuit, land due diligence, entitlement, design, and construction of industrial and warehouse facilities. This role calls for a highly energetic, collaborative professional with strong technical   expertise , sound judgment, and an engaging presence, capable of working cross-functionally with Development, Capital Deployment, and Market Operations teams. The position is based in one of our key markets—Phoenix and plays a critical role in advancing our regional development strategy.  

Key   responsibilities   include:  

• Work closely with Capital Deployment team members to execute pursuit projects and deliver high-profile BTS, land development, and complex inventory projects.  

• Coordinate and   monitor   all   facets   of the development process, including:  

• Partner with the Investment Officer to evaluate land and building acquisitions  

• Hire and manage design professionals and consultants  

• Plan, schedule, and budget development activities  

• Lead municipal approvals, entitlements, and permitting from acquisition through completion  

• Provide conceptual and pre-construction estimating across all development phases  

• Manage procurement of permits and oversee on-site progress, safety, and quality inspections  

• Lead project closeout  

• Communicate project status effectively to Market Officers and   managers  

• Develop budgets, define and manage   risks, and   track hard and soft costs for land, infrastructure, and building construction across BTS and speculative developments  

• Manage projects ranging from $100,000 to $200,000,000+ in development cost  

• Lead and coordinate entitlement and   permitting   efforts to meet project schedules and customer requirements  

• Direct teams of consultants and contractors to achieve regional Capital Deployment goals  

• Respond to BTS or leasing RFPs by developing site and floor plans, specifications, budgets, and schedules, and lead projects from RFP through turnover and closeout  

• Establish and lead regular development meetings to communicate expectations and ensure   timely   milestone completion  

• Ensure internal and external customer satisfaction, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations  

• Identify   design, construction, and value engineering opportunities to drive innovation without compromising functionality or lifecycle cost  

• Build and   maintain   relationships with general contractors and design consultants  

• Manage overall portfolio performance, including cost, schedule, quality, and safety  

• Drive innovation initiatives, including lean construction practices, GC negotiations, and design optimization against targets  

Building blocks   for   success  

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.  

• Ability to travel about 20% -40%   of the tim e .  

• Experience   managing large scale and complicated sitework projects.  

• Experience leading build-to-suit projects, including leading coordination efforts with customer and   customer’s   vendors.  

• Experience with entitlement processes in the   above market locations .    

• 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.  

• Promote a positive, can-do attitude with a real focus on Customer satisfaction, efficiency, and effectiveness.  

Preferred:  

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering (Civil or Structural) is preferred, or equivalent experience.  

• A professional license (Engineer, Architect, etc.) .  

• Combination of experience   as project   management with a general contractor/ A&E / owner representation .  

• Experience   on   BIM projects .  

• Candidate   demonstrates   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 .    

Hiring Salary Range of: $162,000 - $212,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target and 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 st

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