Job Title:
Development ManagerCompany:
Prologis
A day in the life
Prologis is seeking a Development Manager for our New York/New Jersey market. This position is responsible for managing development activities for land and building developments including entitlements, design, and construction of ground-up industrial/logistics facilities in those markets.
The position requires a high degree of communication, energy, enthusiasm, technical competence, and professionalism. The position is preferred to reside in our East Rutherford, NJ office and interact daily with Prologis development, capital deployment, and leasing teams. The position reports to the VP, Development Officer.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead a team of consultants and contractors to obtain the regional business objectives.
Develop, tender and manage a variety of sizes of projects ranging from $1,000,000 to more than $50,000,000 in development cost.
Coordinate and monitor every facet of the development process, including:
Partnering with stakeholders in evaluating land and building acquisitions.
Hiring and managing design professionals, consultants, and general contractors.
Scheduling, budgeting and planning real estate development projects.
Leading project AHJ approval processes from acquisition through completion.
Providing conceptual and pre-construction estimating for all aspects of development.
Conducting on-site inspections of safety, quality and progress.
Executing project closeout and handoff to operations.
Effectively communicating relevant information regarding project status to stakeholders.
Assist with responses to build-to-suit or leasing RFPs by establishing site plans and floor plans, proposed specifications, construction budgets, and schedules.
Establish, plan, and participate in regularly scheduled development meetings to communicate the company’s expectations and oversee the timely completion of work.
Create budgets, schedules, and review documents alongside capital deployment for land pursuits.
Ensure customer satisfaction and exceed customer’s expectations on each project.
Monitor trends in the local construction market including pricing of materials and labor.
Research new design and construction alternatives and value engineering opportunities that will drive innovation in Prologis’ developments without compromising functionality or life cycle costs.
Participate in ongoing Prologis innovation and initiatives.
Driving impact through utilization of lean construction, GC bid negotiations and design optimization initiatives against targets.
Develop and strengthen industry relationships with local jurisdictions, utility providers, general contractors, and design consultants.
Building blocks for success
Required:
5+ years of experience in industrial development, municipal approvals, entitlements, design management, permitting, engineering, design or construction.
Computer proficiency: Bluebeam, MS Project, Google Earth, ACAD viewer (in addition to general Microsoft tools).
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
Proactivity in approaching solutions and problem solving.
Resilience, with a strong continuous-improvement mindset.
Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing and challenging environment.
Positive, can-do attitude with a real focus on customer satisfaction, efficiency, and production.
Self-motivation, with the ability to multi-task and continually re-prioritize with minimal direction.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred:
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Architecture
Project management experience with a general contractor
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: $153,000 - $180,000 USD. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
#LI-KR1People 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 timeLocation:
East Rutherford, New JerseyAdditional Locations:
New York, New YorkSkills Required
- 5+ years of experience in industrial development, municipal approvals, entitlements, design management, permitting, engineering, design, or construction
- Proficiency with Bluebeam, MS Project, Google Earth, ACAD Viewer, and general Microsoft tools
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
- Proactivity in approaching solutions and problem solving
- Resilience and a continuous-improvement mindset
- Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing and challenging environment
- Positive, can-do attitude focused on customer satisfaction, efficiency, and production
- Self-motivation and ability to multitask and reprioritize with minimal direction
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture
- Project management experience with a general contractor
- Willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools
Prologis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Prologis and has not been reviewed or approved by Prologis.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for many roles, with frequent references to fair pay for the job and a pay-for-performance philosophy. Feedback suggests compensation sentiment tends to be stronger than categories like advancement or management.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off and PTO are described as strong, with some accounts calling them amazing. Feedback suggests paid time off is a standout element of the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare and core benefits are portrayed as comprehensive and part of a robust total rewards package. Feedback suggests medical, dental, and vision coverage are notable strengths.
Prologis Insights
What We Do
Prologis is the global leader in logistics real estate. In partnership with top manufacturing and distribution companies (e.g., Amazon, BMW, DHL, FedEx, Pepsi), we ensure timely delivery of the products that make modern life possible.
Why Work With Us
We embrace change. We ask “why” and trust that discomfort and failure are part of success. We listen, question, then commit to each other. Together as one team, we actively seek and leverage different perspectives, challenge our own best ideas and commit to a common goal. We simplify and sprint. Speed and agility drive results.
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