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Director, Development

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In-Office
Milpitas, CA
162K-202K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Milpitas, CA
162K-202K Annually
Senior level
The Director of Development at Prologis manages industrial/warehouse projects, overseeing budgets, entitlements, and customer satisfaction while leading teams and ensuring timely project completion.
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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, SF Bay Area 

 

A day in the life 

Prologis is seeking a Director, Development for our San Francisco Bay Area market. This position takes responsibility for managing development activities for land and building developments including site pursuit, land due diligence, entitlement, design and construction of industrial / warehouse facilities (both speculative and build-to-suit) 

The position requires a high degree of energy, enthusiasm, outgoing personality, technical competence and professionalism. The position is preferred to reside in our Milpitas office and interact daily with Prologis Development, Capital Deployment, Entitlement and Market Operation teams.  

 

Key responsibilities include: 

  • Work closely with capital deployment and entitlement team members to execute pursuit projects as well as manage and deliver high profile BTS, extensive land development and complex inventory projects.  

  • Develop budgets, define risks and track costs, both hard and soft, for land, infrastructure, and building construction for both build-to-suit and speculative developments. 

  • Develop, tender and manage a variety of sizes of projects ranging from $10M to $100M+ in development cost.   

  • Proactively lead and coordinate external jurisdictional entitlements and permits to meet internal and external customer requirements and project schedules.  

  • Lead a team of consultants and contractors to advance projects from inception through completion, obtaining regional capital deployment goals and objectives.   

  • Respond to build-to-suit or leasing RFP’s by establishing site plans and floor plans, proposed specifications, construction budgets, and schedules.  

  • Establish, plan, and participate in regularly scheduled development meetings with project stakeholders, communicating the company’s expectations and delivering timely completion of development projects 

  • Ensure internal and external customer satisfaction and exceed customer expectations on each project. 

  • Research design, construction alternatives, and value engineering opportunities that will drive innovation in Prologis’ developments without compromising functionality or life cycle costs. 

 

Building blocks for success 

Required: 

  • 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 with CEQA and entitlement processes in Northern California (SF Bay Area and Central Valley)  

  • Ability to travel about 20% of the time within markets. 

 

Preferred: 

 

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

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

  • A professional license (Engineer, Architect, etc.) is desirable but not required 

  • Self-motivated and ability to multi-task and prioritize with minimal direction. 

  • Computer proficiency: MS Project, Google Earth, ACAD viewer (in addition to general Microsoft tools). 

  • Experience on Data Center, complex MEP, or large power projects is desirable but not required. 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

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

 

Hiring Salary Range of: $161,600 - $202,000. 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. 

 

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:

Milpitas, California

Additional Locations:

Top Skills

Acad Viewer
Google Earth
Microsoft Tools
Ms Project
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Prologis San Francisco, California, USA Office

Pier 1, Bay 1, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94111

Prologis Fremont, California, USA Office

3353 Gateway Blvd, Fremont, CA, United States, 94538

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