Director, Development Services – Entitlements

Prologis

Director managing development services and entitlements for Prologis in major US markets. Overseeing project feasibility, approvals, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring zoning compliance.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeDallas • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $151,000 - $189,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage site feasibility, site planning, due diligence, and public approvals for development projects in the Dallas, Houston, and Chicago markets.
Help advance development opportunities by identifying entitlement and pre-development risks early, aligning project strategy with zoning and agency requirements, and keeping approval processes on schedule.
Partner with internal development, legal, government affairs, construction, and leadership stakeholders, as well as external consultants, municipal staff, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
Report to the VP, Development Management – Entitlements Central Region and represent Prologis in jurisdictional meetings, public hearings, and community engagements.
Lead project-specific due diligence in coordination with internal teams and external consultants.
Evaluate acquisition and pre-development risks, synthesize findings into actionable recommendations, and support decisions related to land strategy and capital allocation.
Conduct site feasibility analyses and prepare conceptual AutoCAD site plans.
Develop and execute entitlement strategies to secure zoning approvals, permits, and agency clearances required for construction commencement.
Direct consultant teams and legal counsel through planning processes, including application preparation, submittals, review cycles, and conditions of approval.
Serve as a primary liaison to municipal staff, elected officials, community stakeholders, trade associations, and key influencers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in civil engineering, architecture, development, construction management, or a related industry
Experience with site planning, entitlements, permitting, and development documentation.
Experience managing zoning and entitlement processes with local regulatory agencies.
Ability to lead internal and external project teams, consultants, customers, and stakeholders through complex approval processes.
Ability to negotiate, influence, and build relationships in new or unfamiliar jurisdictions.
Proficiency in AutoCAD.
Ability to travel up to 25%–40% of the time.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent experience (preferred)
Professional engineer or architect license (preferred)
Experience managing development and pre-construction processes for various projects (preferred)
Established professional relationships within the Dallas, Houston, or Chicago regulatory environment (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

site planningentitlementspermittingdevelopment documentationzoning approvalscapital allocationsite feasibility analysisAutoCADdevelopment managementconstruction management

Soft Skills

leadershipnegotiationinfluencerelationship buildingstakeholder managementcommunicationteam managementproblem-solvingdecision-makingcollaboration

Certifications

professional engineer licensearchitect licenseBachelor’s degree in engineeringBachelor’s degree in architectureBachelor’s degree in construction management