Development Manager

Prologis; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Prologis is seeking a Development Manager to oversee land and building developments across Seattle, Portland, and Denver. You will lead a team through entitlements, design, and construction of industrial facilities, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery and optimal outcomes.

This role requires 5+ years in civil engineering, architecture, or construction management, with strong communication, problem solving, and a proactive, customer-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Industrial development and entitlements experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of consultants and contractors to meet regional capital deployment goals.
• Manage development projects from land acquisitions to construction budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate design, permitting, and approvals across markets (Seattle, Portland, Denver).
• Ensure high standards of safety, quality, and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Travel readiness

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 Seattle, Portland and Denver markets. 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 Seattle-Georgetown office and interact daily with Prologis development, 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 capital deployment goals and objectives. Develop, tender and manage a variety of sizes of projects ranging from $1,000,000 to $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 / assisting 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 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 work. 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/construction alternatives, and value engineering opportunities that will drive innovation in Prologis’ developments without compromising functionality or life cycle costs. Accountability for ongoing innovation and initiatives. Driving impact using lean construction techniques, GC bid negotiations and design optimization initiatives. Develop and strengthen industry relationships with local jurisdictions, utility providers, general contractors and design consultants.

Required:

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role working in the field of civil engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Experience in industrial development, land municipal approvals, development entitlements, design management, permitting and 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.
• Proactive in approaching solutions and problem solving.
• Resilient with a strong continuous-improvement mindset.
• Possess the ability to thrive in a rapidly changing and challenging environment.
• Promote a positive, can-do attitude with a real focus on customer satisfaction, efficiency, and production.
• Self-motivated 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
• 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:

$123,000- $169,000. 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:

Seattle, Washington

Additional Locations:

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