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
A day inthe life
Prologis is seeking a Director of Development to lead end-to-end development activities across our Mountain South and/or Southern California markets, 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 technicalexpertise, 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, Las Vegas, or greater Southern California—and plays a critical role in advancing our regional development strategy.
Keyresponsibilitiesinclude:
Work closely with Capital Deployment team members to execute pursuit projects and deliver high-profile BTS, land development, and complex inventory projects.
Coordinate andmonitorallfacetsof 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 andmanagers
Develop budgets, define and managerisks, andtrack 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 andpermittingefforts 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 ensuretimelymilestone completion
Ensure internal and external customer satisfaction, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations
Identifydesign, construction, and value engineering opportunities to drive innovation without compromising functionality or lifecycle cost
Build andmaintainrelationships 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 blocksforsuccess
Required:
Preferred:
Hiring Salary Range of: $162,000 - $212,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target and LTI) to bedeterminedby 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:
Los Angeles, California
Additional Locations:
Las Vegas, Nevada, Phoenix, Arizona
The world runs on logistics. Prologis defines the industry. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to clean 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. Learn more at Prologis.com.
