Director, Data Center Construction – West

Prologis

. Lead the construction process for new-build and retrofit data center projects, ensuring alignment with company standards and client requirements from concept to completion .

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $166,000 - $229,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the construction process for new-build and retrofit data center projects, ensuring alignment with company standards and client requirements from concept to completion
Coach the Prologis data center project management team across performance, staffing and growth
Work closely with the data center design team to uphold design integrity and resolve construction challenges related to design intent
Own your development portfolio performance (cost, schedule, quality, safety)
Monitor project milestones to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables
Mentors and leads 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

What you’ll need

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
Experience championing a project from acquisition through due diligence, entitlements and permitting
Self‐motivated and able to multi‐task and prioritize with minimal direction
Possess a hardworking, positive demeanor, be a standout colleague and customer service oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Promote the Prologis brand with passion in a positive, can-do demeanor with a real focus on efficiency and effectiveness
Ability to travel, as necessary, to projects (Approximately 30% travel)

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementconstruction managementdata center designcost managementschedule managementquality managementsafety managementlean constructionbid negotiationsdesign optimization

Soft Skills

coachingmentoringcommunicationteam leadershipcustomer serviceself-motivationmulti-taskingprioritizationpositive demeanorrelationship building