VP, Data Center Construction – East

Prologis

VP of Data Center Construction managing delivery activities for speculative and build-to-suit data centers. Leading a high-performance team at Prologis in efficient project execution.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeColumbia • Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $215,000 - $295,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
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 Geneal Contractors
work with procurement to own cost saving measures

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in a similar role working in the field of Real Estate -Development (data center focused), Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
consistent track record working in the field of land development 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
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
ability to travel, as necessary, to projects (Approximately 30%)

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%
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

construction managementdata center deliverycost managementbudgetingdesign optimizationproject milestones monitoringlean constructionGC bid negotiationsland developmententitlements

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingmentoringcommunicationproblem solvingself-motivatedmulti-taskingcustomer serviceproactiveteam collaboration