
Director, Data Center Construction
Prologis
The Role
Overview
Lead data center construction projects, managing teams, budgets, and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- construction management
- lean construction
- bid negotiations
- design coordination
- portfolio management
- milestone tracking
Tasks
-Mentors and leads junior colleagues by providing feedback, supervising performance, sharing expertise and honing judgement skills. -Own your development portfolio performance (cost, schedule, quality, safety). -Develop and own relationships with General Contractors. -Work with procurement to own cost saving measures. -Promote the Prologis brand with passion in a positive, can do demeanor with a real focus on efficiency and effectiveness. -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. -Drive impact and show strength of lean construction, GC bid negotiations and design optimization initiatives against targets. -Monitor project milestones to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables. -Work closely with the data center design team to uphold design integrity and resolve construction challenges related to design intent. -Accountable for ongoing innovation and initiatives.
Requirements
- self‑motivated
- problem solving
- construction management
- bs construction
- ms project
- bluebeam
What You Bring
-Be self‐motivated and have the ability to multi‐task and prioritize with minimal direction. -Experience championing a project from acquisition through due diligence, entitlements and permitting. -Proactive in approaching solutions and problem solving. -Display excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Possess a hardworking, positive demeanor, be a standout colleague and customer service oriented. -Ability to travel, as necessary, to projects (Approximately 30% travel). -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. -Bachelor’s of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering (Civil or Structural) or equivalent experience preferred. -Additional experience on design and build projects is preferred but not required. -Computer proficiency: MS Project, BlueBeam, Google Earth, in addition to normal Microsoft Office tools. -Consistent track record working in the field of land development or construction management. If education is technically in engineering, architecture or real estate development, applicant should have a minimum of three concurrent years’ experience working on construction projects. Project management experience with a general contractor or owners rep is helpful.
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The Company
About Prologis
-Provides prime distribution centers and warehouses for industries like retail, e-commerce, automotive, and technology. -Focuses on designing and managing large-scale logistics facilities that support global supply chains. -Leverages innovative technologies to optimize warehouse operations and drive efficiency for tenants. -Expands its footprint through strategic acquisitions in key logistics hubs worldwide. -Develops sustainable and adaptable logistics environments for future growth. -Known for quickly adapting to changing market demands, ensuring resilience in operations.
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Logistics
Warehouses
Distribution
Supply Chain
Electric Vehicle Fleet Management
Hydrogen Fueling
E-commerce
Third-party Logistics
Property Management
Asset Management
Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)
Development
Acquisition
Build-to-suit
Maintenance
Security
Strategic Capital
Fund Management
Co-investment
Security Clearance
-all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification.
