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DevelopmentManager
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“Development Manager at Prologis. Skills: Development Management, Construction Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Budget Management. Managing development activities for land pursuits/acquisitions, and building developments including entitlement services, design, and construction management of speculative industrial/warehouse facilities. Develop budgets, define risks and track costs, both hard and soft costs for land, infrastructure, and building construction for speculative b”
What You'll Achieve.
meet/exceed the regional capital deployment goals and objectives; Ensure customer satisfaction and exceed customer’s expectations on each project; improve efficiency, quality, and speed
Industry & Context.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time within markets
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years’ experience in a similar role working in the field of Civil Engineering, or Construction Management, Experience in local industrial development, land municipal approvals, and construction, Computer proficiency: Autodesk, Forma, Peoplesoft, MS Project, Bluebeam, Google Earth, ACAD viewer and the major Microsoft tools, Ability to travel up to 20% of the time within markets
Nice to Have
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
What You'll Do.
Managing development activities for land pursuits/acquisitions
and building developments including entitlement services
and construction management of speculative industrial/warehouse facilities
define risks and track costs
both hard and soft costs for land
and building construction for speculative building developments
tender and manage a variety of sizes of projects ranging from $100
000+ in development cost
Lead a team of consultants and contractors to meet/exceed the regional capital deployment goals and objectives
Coordinate and monitor every facet of the development process in projects that are assigned
Partner with the Investment Officer in evaluating land and building acquisitions and dispositions
Hire and manage design professionals and consultants
budget and plan development
Lead / assist project municipal approvals process from acquisition through management of the procurement of project permits and approvals
Provide conceptual and pre-construction estimating for all aspects of development
Regulate on-site inspections of progress
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
and participate in regularly scheduled development meetings to communicate the company’s expectations and oversee the timely completion of milestones set forth in the 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
construction alternatives
and value engineering opportunities that will drive innovation in Prologis’ developments without compromising functionality or life cycle costs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
interact daily with Prologis internal and external partners; Lead a team of consultants and contractors; Partner with the Investment Officer; Hire and manage design professionals and consultants; Effectively communicate prudent information regarding project status to Market Officers and Supervisor; Establish, plan, and participate in regularly scheduled development meetings
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
Manage development activities, Develop budgets, Define risks, Track costs, Develop, tender and manage projects, Coordinate and monitor every facet of the development process, Schedule, budget and plan development, Manage the procurement of project permits and approvals, Provide conceptual and pre-construction estimating, Regulate on-site inspections, Manage all aspects of land and vertical development, Lead role in project closeout, Establish, plan, and participate in regularly scheduled development meetings, Oversee the timely completion of milestones
Full 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:** Development Manager **Company:** Prologis **Development Manager, HOUSTON** **A day in the life** Prologis is seeking a Development Manager for our Houston market. Development Managers take responsibility for managing development activities for land pursuits/acquisitions, and building developments including entitlement services, design, and construction management of speculative industrial/warehouse facilities in those markets. The position requires a high degree of energy, , strong communication and organizational skills, technical competence, and professionalism. The position is preferred to reside in our Houston office and interact daily with Prologis internal and external partners. The position reports to the VP – Development Officer. **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 meet/exceed 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 professional
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