Development Manager

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

Job summary

Prologis in East Rutherford, NJ is seeking a Development Manager to lead land and building developments in the New York/New Jersey market, including entitlements, design and construction of ground-up industrial facilities.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proactive mindset. You will coordinate with development, capital deployment and leasing teams, manage budgets, schedules and AHJ approval processes to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial development, municipal approvals, entitlements, design management, permitting, engineering, design or construction.
• Proactive approach to solutions and problem solving with strong communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time and thrive in a fast-changing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer-satisfaction focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of consultants and contractors to achieve regional objectives.
• Develop, tender and manage projects from $1M to $50M+ in development cost.
• Coordinate all facets of development, including land/building acquisitions and stakeholder partnering.
• Hire and manage design professionals, consultants, and general contractors.
• Plan budgets, schedules and AHJ approval processes from acquisition to completion.
• Provide pre-construction estimating and conduct on-site inspections for safety and quality.

Skills

Project leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Customer focus

Multi-tasking

Self-motivation

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Architecture

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 entitlements, design, 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

• 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 $1,000,000 to more than $50,000,000 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 planning 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 communicating 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.

Required

• 5+ years of experience 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.
• Proactivity in approaching solutions and problem solving.
• Resilience, with a strong continuous-improvement mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing and challenging environment.
• Positive, can-do attitude with a real focus on customer satisfaction, efficiency, and production.
• Self-motivation, 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.
• 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

$153,000 - $180,000 USD.

Compensation and Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 and Location

Employment Type: Full time

Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey

Additional Locations: New York, New York

Company Culture

We are builders, thinkers and doers—creating more than space, we power global commerce. We seek and attract top talent from around the world and foster a culture where diverse ideas fuel innovation, collaboration and excellence. 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. 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.