Development Manager

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:

Development Manager

Company:

Prologis

Development Manager, HOUSTON

A day in the life

Prologis is seeking a Development Manager for our Houston market. Development Managers take responsibility for managing development activities for land pursuits/acquisitions, and building developments including entitlement services, design, and construction management of speculative industrial/warehouse facilities in those markets.

The position requires a high degree of energy, , strong communication and organizational skills, technical competence, and professionalism. The position is preferred to reside in our Houston office and interact daily with Prologis internal and external partners. The position reports to the VP – Development Officer.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop budgets, define risks and track costs, both hard and soft costs for land, infrastructure, and building construction for speculative building developments.
• Develop, tender and manage a variety of sizes of projects ranging from $100,000 to $25,000,000+ in development cost.
• Lead a team of consultants and contractors to meet/exceed the regional capital deployment goals and objectives.
• Coordinate and monitor every facet of the development process in projects that are assigned, including:
  • Partner with the Investment Officer in evaluating land and building acquisitions and dispositions.
  • Hire and manage design professionals and consultants.
  • Schedule, budget and plan development
  • Lead / assist project municipal approvals process from acquisition through management of the procurement of project permits and approvals.
  • Provide conceptual and pre-construction estimating for all aspects of development.
  • Regulate on-site inspections of progress, safety & quality.
  • Lead and manage all aspects of land and vertical development.
  • Lead role in project closeout
  • Effectively communicate prudent information regarding project status to Market Officers and Supervisor
• Respond to build-to-suit or leasing RFP’s by establishing site plans and floor plans, proposed specifications, construction budgets, and schedules. Establish, plan, and participate in regularly scheduled development meetings to communicate the company’s expectations and oversee the timely completion of milestones set forth in the each of the contemplated developments.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and exceed customer’s expectations on each project.
• Monitor trends in the local construction market including pricing of materials and labor.
• 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:

• 8+ years’ experience in a similar role working in the field of Civil Engineering, or Construction Management. 
• Experience in local industrial development, land municipal approvals, and construction.
• Computer proficiency: Autodesk, Forma, Peoplesoft, MS Project, Bluebeam, Google Earth, ACAD viewer and the major Microsoft tools.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time within markets.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering (Civil or Structural), or relevant equivalent experience is preferred.
• Experience on BIM projects is desirable but not required.
• Project management experience with a general contractor preferred.
• A professional license (Engineer, Architect, etc.) is desirable but not required.
• Promote a positive, can-do attitude with a real focus on Customer satisfaction, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Self-motivated and ability to multi-task and prioritize with minimal direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed. Exercises sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes.

Hiring Salary Range of: $115,000 - $158,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

People First

Each of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here.

When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here.

As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.

All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time. 

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment Type:

Full time

Location:

Houston, Texas

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