Development Manager

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:

Development Manager

Company:

Prologis

Development Manager

A day in the life

Prologis is seeking a Development Manager for Mexico. This position takes responsibility for managing development activities for land and building developments including entitlement and design/construction of speculative industrial/warehouse facilities for ground-up projects in those markets.The position requires a high degree of energy, enthusiasm, outgoing personality, technical competence, and professionalism. The position is preferred to reside in our Mexico City office and interact daily with Prologis development, deployment and leasing teams. The position reports to the VP – Development Officer.The ideal candidate is proactive, collaborative, highly organized and capable of driving complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop budgets, define risks and track costs, both hard and soft costs for land, infrastructure, and building construction for speculative building developments.
• Develop, tender and manage a variety of sizes of projects ranging from $100,000 to $25,000,000+ in development cost.
• Lead a team of consultants and contractors to obtain the regional capital deployment goals and objectives.
• Coordinate and monitor every facet of the development process in projects that are assigned, including:
  • Partner with the Investment Officer in evaluating land and building acquisitions and dispositions.
  • Hire and manage design professionals and consultants.
  • Schedule, budget and plan development
  • Lead / assist project municipal approvals process from acquisition through project permitting.
  • Provide conceptual and pre-construction estimating for all aspects of development.
  • Manage procurement of project permits and approvals.
  • Regulate on-site inspections of progress, safety & quality.
  • Lead and manage all aspects of land and vertical development.
  • Lead role in project closeout
  • Effectively communicate prudent information regarding project status to Market Officers and Supervisor
• 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 to communicate the company’s expectations and oversee the timely completion of milestones set forth in each of the contemplated developments.
• 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 design, construction alternatives, and value engineering opportunities that will drive innovation in Prologis’ developments without compromising functionality or life cycle costs.
• Experience coordinating utility strategies and infrastructure execution is considered highly desirable, including power (CFE), water, gas, telecommunications, and off-site infrastructure improvements required to support industrial developments.

Building blocks for success

Required:

• 5+ 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.
• Computer proficiency: MS Project, Google Earth, ACAD viewer (in addition to general Microsoft tools).
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time within markets.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering (Civil or Structural), or relevant equivalent experience is preferred.
• Experience on BIM projects is desirable but not required.
• Project management experience with a general contractor preferred.
• A professional license (Engineer, Architect, etc.) is desirable but not required.
• Promote a positive, can-do attitude with a real focus on Customer satisfaction, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Self-motivated and ability to multi-task and prioritize with minimal direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.  

People First

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 dedicate both time and resources to leadership development. Our team is intentional about cultivating a culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion so that everyone at Prologis feels a sense of belonging.

Employment Type:

Full time

Location:

Mexico City, Mexico

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