Prologis

Senior Front End Development Manager (FEDM) – On Prem

Prologis  •  $157k - $216k/yr  •  United States (Hybrid)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

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:

Senior Front End Development Manager (FEDM) – On Prem

Company:

Prologis

Senior Front End Development Manager(FEDM)– On Prem

A day inthe life

We are seeking aSenior FEDMwho combines deep infrastructuredevelopment experience withknowledge of diversepower generation technologies “On Prem” refersto onpremises power generation facilities that are designed for a specific customer loadThese loads can be from diverse industrial uses includingR&D, manufacturing, datacentersand cold storageThis role requires oneto manage front-end development stages of capital projectsTechnoeconomic analytical skills and risk balancingskills arecritical totranslatebusiness cases intoattainable projectscopes ahead of detailed design

Key responsibilities include:

Project Development and Entitlements

  • Managinglocal approval processes including entitlement packagesandCEQAapprovals(where applicable), air permitting andknowledge ofbuilding permit packages.

  • Managing air permit application development by specialist consultants

  • Develop contingency plans forpermittingdelays, interconnection risks, and supply chain disruptions

Engineering &Design Management

  • Managing engineering resources to complete initial design basis memoranda and mature those asFront EndEngineering and Design (FEED) packages.

  • Implementing design standards andinstillcost leadership within engineering teams to ensure competitive outcomes

  • Managing critical equipmentselectionwith front-end engineers and internal Procurement

  • Coordinating supplier relationships with Procurement andmanagetheirscopedevelopment.

  • Trackingdeliverables against cost and schedule milestones defined by the business.

  • Working with operations counterparts to incorporate operability, maintainability, and lifecycle cost considerations into design standards

Utility and Energy Strategy

  • Managing front-end engineering and consulting resources to complete utility service applications, interconnection applications andmanagedeliverables with the utility to complete the intake, study, and preliminary design phases of the utility upgrades whenrequired

  • Knowledge ofmultiple generation technologies including but not limited to battery storage, natural gas generation, diesel backup, and their required ancillary systems like HVAC, electrical, fire and safety systems at MW scale.

  • Demonstrated development experience in natural gas supply (house line, utility coordination, capacity procurement and permitting) for on-prem projects.

ProgramOversight

  • Coordinate with cross functional team members to build consensus and clearly define risks for the project.

  • Understand Prologis project cost structures and estimating techniques to analyze project costs critically,identifytrends andfacilitatevalue engineering

  • Manage handing off thefront enddevelopment (post-FEED pkg) to the Prologis execution team.This role requires staying engaged with the project, supporting the execution team downstream after handoff.

  • Support go/no-go investment decisions through technical diligence, risk analysis, andpartner with finance onROI modeling

  • Drive data quality and standardization of portfolio dashboard metrics from the top down

Required:

Technical comfort

  • Experience with both front-of-the-meter and behind-the-meter projects. Direct experience with primary and backup BTM for C&I/mission critical applications.

  • Must be able to evaluate and integrate emerging energy technologies (e.g., hydrogen, microgrids, hybrid systems) into program roadmaps

  • Solid engineering foundation withability to review and challenge system design, OEM selection and BOP expertise. Ability to evaluate andselect across generation technologies using LCOE, reliability and lifecycle analysis.

  • Highly proficient in standard project management tools in budgeting, scheduling

Mindset & Influence

  • Be highly adaptable to managing change and give clear direction during times of transition

  • Collaborate with the broader Prologis community in Data Centers and Real Estate to stay abreast of the technology catalog, share lessons learned, optimize resources, and develop skills & best practices that enhance effectiveness

  • Customer-centric and creative developer mindset

  • Deep understanding ofthe Energy, Water and Carbonnexus

  • Comfort making decisions and leading stakeholders in a highly ambiguous environment

  • Demonstrated organizational skills and communication skills

  • Leadership ability in a high-performance culture with the ability to build consensus, establish trust and communicate effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of capital projects development experience in the power industry, preferably at larger mission-critical industrial or utility scales involving the following technologies (Energy Storage, Power Generation, Hydrogen Systems, Islanded Power Generation (microgrids), Combined Heat & Power)

  • BS or MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred

  • Experience with major project budget management and cost coding. High degree of comfort in excel and budget reporting software. Similarwithproject planning processesand comfort with planning tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet or equivalent.

  • Demonstrates willingness and capability toleverageemerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed. Exercises sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes.

Success Metrics

  • Maintaining a steady pace of projects matured from concept to FEED pkg completion.

  • Keeping projects on schedule and on budget through the Front-End Development phase

  • Developing deep relationships internally and with critical design and utility partners to drivedeliverables based on mutual goals

Hiring Salary Range of: $157,000 - $216,000.Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target)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:

San Francisco, California

Additional Locations:

Dallas, Texas

Prologis

About Prologis

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.

Industry
Real Estate & Property
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Year Founded
1983
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