Prologis

Director, Data Center Construction

Prologis

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: San Francisco • Arizona • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $166,000 - $229,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Take ownership for leading construction activities of data center delivery (both speculative and build‐to‐suit)
  • Ensure accurate staffing to run forecasted construction activity
  • Provide cost and budget information for investment memos
  • Lead the technical side of the entitlement process as well as optimize designs and contractor bidding
  • Coach the Prologis data center project management team across performance, staffing and growth
  • Lead the construction process for new-build and retrofit data center projects
  • Work closely with the data center design team to uphold design integrity and resolve construction challenges related to design intent
  • Own development portfolio performance (cost, schedule, quality, safety)
  • Monitor project milestones to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables
  • Mentor and lead junior colleagues by providing feedback, supervising performance, sharing expertise and honing judgement skills
  • Accountable for ongoing innovation and initiatives
  • Drive impact and show strength of lean construction, GC bid negotiations and design optimization initiatives against targets
  • Develop and own relationships with General Contractors
  • Work with procurement to own cost-saving measures

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in a similar role working in the field of Real Estate Development (data center focused), Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
  • Computer proficiency: MS Project, BlueBeam, Google Earth, in addition to normal Microsoft Office tools
  • Ability to travel, as necessary, to projects (Approximately 30% travel)
  • Bachelor’s of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering (Civil or Structural) or equivalent experience preferred
  • Additional experience on design and build projects is preferred but not required
  • Consistent track record working in the field of land development or construction management
  • If education is technically 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 rep is helpful
  • Experience championing a project from acquisition through due diligence, entitlements and permitting
  • Be self‐motivated and have the ability to multi‐task and prioritize with minimal direction
  • Possess a hardworking, positive demeanor, be a standout colleague and customer service oriented
  • Display excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proactive in approaching solutions and problem solving.
  • Promote the Prologis brand with passion in a positive, can do demeanor with a real focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
Benefits
  • healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
  • several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation
  • generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
construction managementdata center deliverycost managementbudgetingdesign optimizationproject managementlean constructionGC bid negotiationsland developmententitlements
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationproblem solvingself-motivationmulti-taskingprioritizationcustomer servicecollaborationinnovation
Certifications
Bachelor’s of Science in Construction ManagementBachelor’s of Science in ArchitectureBachelor’s of Science in Engineering