Vp, Development Officer (Construction/Development)

Prologis is the global leader in logistics real estate. We own, manage and develop high-quality properties in the world’s most vibrant centers of commerce, with over 1 billion square feet in 19 countries, over $200B of gross AUM. Some of the world’s largest brands (e.g., Amazon, BMW, DHL, FedEx, Pepsi) turn to us because they know an efficient supply chain will make their businesses run better, and a strategic relationship with Prologis will create a competitive advantage. As a top ranked U.S. company among the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World, we take our global footprint seriously. VP, Development Officer (Construction/Development)

• Partner with the Investment Officer in evaluating land and building acquisitions
• Lead a team of consultants and contractors to achieve the regional capital deployment goals and objectives.
• Respond to build-to-suit or leasing RFP’s by developing site plans and floor plans, 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.
• Lead BTS and land pursuits in collaboration with Capital Deployment.
• Coordinate and monitor every facet of the development process including:
  • Partner with the Investment Officer in evaluating land and building acquisitions
  • Hire and manage design professionals and consultants
  • Schedule, budget and plan development
  • Lead project municipal approvals process from acquisition, and entitlements through project permitting
  • Provide conceptual and pre-construction estimating for all aspects of development
  • Lead construction bidding, award process, and contract negotiations
  • Manage procurement of project permits and approvals
  • Regulate on-site inspections of progress, safety & quality
  • Lead role in project closeout
  • Effectively communicate prudent information regarding project status to team members and senior leadership throughout the company
• Monitor trends in the local construction market including pricing of materials and labor.
• Manage procurement of project permits and approvals
• Lead role in project closeout
• Develop, tender and manage a variety of sizes of projects ranging from $100,000 to $500,000,000+ in development cost
• Provide conceptual and pre-construction estimating for all aspects of development
• Drive impact of lean construction, GC bid negotiations and design optimization against targets
• Regulate on-site inspections of progress, safety & quality
• Develop budgets, define risks, and track costs, for land, infrastructure, and building construction.
• Lead construction bidding, award process, and contract negotiations
• Accountable for ongoing innovation and initiatives
• Research design, construction alternatives, and value engineering opportunities that will drive innovation in Prologis’ developments without compromising functionality or life cycle costs.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and exceed customers’ expectations on each project.
• Deep knowledge and experience on the Pre-development phase- Due Diligence, Entitlement, Design, Permitting, Budgeting and Scheduling. Accountable to lead all the Pre-Development phases
• Lead project municipal approvals process from acquisition, and entitlements through project permitting
• Manage your development portfolio performance (cost, schedule, quality, safety)
• Develop and own relationships with GCs and design consultants.
• Effectively communicate prudent information regarding project status to team members and senior leadership throughout the company
• Schedule, budget and plan development
• Hire and manage design professionals and consultants

• Additional experience on design/build projects is preferred but not required.
• Be able to have fun!
• Be self‐motivated and have the ability to multi‐task and prioritize with minimal direction.
• 10+ years of experience working in the field of land development and/or construction management. If education is strictly in engineering, architecture or real estate development, applicant should have a minimum of three concurrent years’ experience working on construction projects. Project management experience with a general contractor or owners representative is preferred.
• Be proactive in approaching solutions and problem solving.
• Promote the Prologis brand with enthusiasm.
• Embrace the small office environment and assist others to achieve deadlines.
• Be enthusiastic, maintain a positive attitude, be a good team player and customer service oriented.
• Be able to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, Urban Planning or Engineering is desired, but not required.
• Promote a positive, can do attitude with a real focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain computer proficiency: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project, Google Earth. BIM/Adobe Acrobat desirable but not required.
• Display excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with one or all of the following products desired: industrial, infill, data centers, mixed-use, life sciences.
• Work and manage a team well under pressure.
• Experience championing a project from acquisition through due diligence, entitlements, and permitting.

#LI-CF1 All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and 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. Full time Los Angeles, California Cerritos, California, Ontario, California