VP, Development Officer

About the role

At Prologis, we don't just lead the industry-we define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one-not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next. Job Title: VP, Development Officer Company: Prologis Vice President, Development Officer, New York/ New Jersey A day in the life Prologis is seeking a VP, Development Officer for our New York and New Jersey markets . This Officer position takes responsibility for managing development activities for land and building developments including site pursuit, land due diligence, entitlement, design and construction of industrial / warehouse facilities (both speculative and build-to-suit) for ground-up and complex repositioned projects in those markets. In addition to leading key projects, this individual will potentially coach a team of development management professionals ensuring development portfolio delivery . Responsibilities include forecasting development activities, providing cost and schedule information for investment memos, leading the technical side of the entitlement process, design management and optimization, contractor bidding, and construction management . Key success factors include: partnering with the local deployment team, enabling excellent communication with regional stakeholders, innovating and implementing development best practices, and active mentoring and management of a best-in-class development team. The position requires a high degree of energy, enthusiasm, outgoing personality, technical competence and professionalism. The position resides in our East Rutherford, New Jersey office (with regular travel to other in-market offices including NYC and Mt. Laurel, NJ) and interact s daily with Prologis development, deployment , operations and leasing teams. The position reports to the SVP, Regional Head of Development - East Region. Key responsibilities include: Manage and coach the local Prologis Development team across performance, staffing and growth. Manag i ng all development aspects for speculative vertical, land infrastructure and build-to-suit projects including the entitlement, design, permitting and construction processes . Lead and be accountable for every facet of the development process including: Partnering with the Investment Officer in evaluating land and building acquisitions . Engaging and managing design professionals and consultants . Developing schedule, budget and plans for projects ranging in cost from $100,000 to $500,000,000+. Leading project municipal approvals process from acquisition, and entitlements through project permitting . Providing conceptual and pre-construction estimating for all aspects of development. Managing procurement of project permits and approvals. Conducting bid RFPs, contractor negotiations, and award process for construction work. Leading regular project team meetings and conduct onsite inspections of progress, safety & quality . Ensuring proper project closeout and transition to property management team. Effectively communicating prudent information regarding project status to team members and senior leadership throughout the company. Develop and strengthen relationships with local jurisdictions , general contractors and design consultants. Monitor trends in the local construction market including materials pricing, labor costs, labor availability, and trade partner relationships. Ensure customer satisfaction and exceed customers' expectations on each project. Collaboration with all internal stakeholders; such as Global Development, Capital Deployment, Legal, Customer Led Development (CLD), Procurement, Leasing and Regional Property Management, Energy, Mobility, Essentials, etc. Drive impact of lean construction, GC bid negotiations and design optimization against targets. Research design, construction alternatives, and value engineering opportunities that will drive innovation in Prologis' developments without compromising functionality or life cycle costs. Building blocks for success Required: Minimum of 10 years of experience working in the field of land development and/or construction management. Industrial experience with three or more of the following products desired: speculative warehouse, manufacturing, e-commerce, 3PL, data center, industrial outdoor storage. Experience championing a project from acquisition through due diligence, entitlements and permitting. S elf ‐ motivated with ability to multi ‐ task and prioritize with minimal direction. Bring a p ositive attitude, team-player attitude, and customer service mindset. Promote the Prologis brand