Development Manager

Prologis; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 153,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Prologis is seeking a Development Manager for the New York/New Jersey market. The role oversees land and building development, including entitlements, design and construction of ground-up industrial facilities in those markets.

The position prefers residence in East Rutherford, NJ and interacts daily with development, capital deployment and leasing teams. Key responsibilities include managing consultants, budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial development, entitlements, design management, permitting, engineering or construction.
• Computer proficiency with Bluebeam, MS Project, Google Earth, ACAD viewer and Microsoft tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of consultants and contractors to achieve regional objectives.
• Develop, tender and manage projects from $1,000,000 to $50,000,000 in development cost.
• Coordinate and monitor all facets of the development process from land evaluations to construction.
• Lead AHJ approval processes from acquisition through completion.
• Provide conceptual and pre-construction estimating for development.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and maintain strong stakeholder communications.
• Assist with responses to build-to-suit or leasing RFPs with site plans and budgets.

Skills

Industrial development

Entitlements

Design management

Permitting

Engineering

Construction

MS Project

Bluebeam

Google Earth

ACAD viewer

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management / Civil Engineering / Architecture

5+ years industrial development experience

Tools

Bluebeam

MS Project

Google Earth

ACAD viewer

Job description

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

A day in the life

Prologis is seeking a Development Manager for our New York/New Jersey market. This position is responsible for managing development activities for land and building developments including entitlement s, desig n, and construction of ground-up industrial/ logistics facilities in those markets.

The position requires a high degree of communication, energy, enthusiasm, technical competence, and professionalism. The position is preferred to reside in our East Rutherford, NJ office and interact daily with Prologis development, capital deployment , and leasing teams. The position reports to the VP , Development Officer.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead a team of consultants and contractors to obtain the regional business objectives .
• Develop, tender and manage a variety of sizes of projects ranging from $1 ,0 00,000 to more than $ 5 0 ,000,000 in development cost.
• Coordinate and monitor every facet of the development process, including:
  • Partnering with stakeholders in evaluating land and building acquisitions.
  • Hiring and managing design professionals, consultants , and general contractors.
  • Scheduling, budgeting and plan ning real estate development projects .
  • Leading project AHJ approval processes from acquisition through completion.
  • Providing conceptual and pre-construction estimating for all aspects of development.
  • Conducting on-site inspections of safety, quality and progress.
  • Executing project closeout and handoff to operations.
  • Effectively communicat ing relevant information regarding project status to stakeholders.
  • Assist with responses to build-to-suit or leasing RFPs 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 work .
  • Create budgets, schedules, and review documents alongside capital deployment for land pursuits .
  • 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 new design and construction alternatives and value engineering opportunities that will drive innovation in Prologis' developments without compromising functionality or life cycle costs.
  • Participate in ongoing Prologis innovation and initiatives.
  • Driving impact through utilization of lean construction, GC bid negotiations and design optimization initiatives against targets.
  • Develop and strengthen industry relationships with local jurisdictions, utility providers, general contractors , and design consultants.

Building blocks for success

Required:

• 5 + years of e xperience in industrial development, municipal approvals, entitlements, design management, permitting , engineering, design or construction.
• Computer proficiency: Bluebeam, MS Project, Google Earth, ACAD viewer (in addition to general Microsoft tools).
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Proactiv ity in approaching solutions and problem solving.
• Resilien ce , with a strong continuous-improvement mindset.
• A bility to thrive in a rapidly changing and challenging environment.
• Positive, can-do attitude with a real focus on customer satisfaction, efficiency, and production.
• Self-motivat ion, with the ability to multi-task and continually re-prioritize with minimal direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Architecture
• Project management experience with a general contractor
• W illingness 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: $153,000 - $180,000 USD. 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.

#LI-KR1 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