Director, Data Center Construction (West)

Prologis; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Prologis is seeking a Director, Data Center Construction (West) to lead construction activities for data center delivery. You will manage staffing, budgets, and investment memos, while driving design optimization and contractor bidding. The role requires coordinating with design teams and regional partners in the West region.

The position is based in the West and involves ~30% travel to projects, with a focus on building best‑in‑class development practices and mentoring a high‑performing team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Real Estate Development (data center focused) or Construction Management.
• Strong leadership and ability to mentor a development team.
• Proactive in cost control, scheduling, and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction for new-build and retrofit data center projects from concept to completion.
• Oversee staffing, budgets, cost info for investment memos, and design optimization.
• Collaborate with design, procurement, and regional teams to meet standards.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Travel 30%

MS Project

BlueBeam

Google Earth

Education

Bachelor in Construction Management or related

Engineering/Architecture degree preferred

Design/Build experience preferred

Tools

MS Project

BlueBeam

Google Earth

Microsoft Office

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

Director, Data Center Construction (West)

Company

Prologis

A day in the life

As the Director, Data Center Construction, you will take ownership for leading construction activities of data center delivery (both speculative and build‑to‑suit). As part of handling key data center construction projects, this person works to ensure accurate staffing to run forecasted construction activity, providing cost and budget information for investment memos, leading the technical side of the entitlement process as well as optimizing designs and contractor bidding. Key success factors include the active mentoring and management of a best‑in‑class development team, partnering with local deployment team, enabling excellent communication with regional partners, and innovation and implementation of data center development standard methodologies.

The position requires a high degree of energy, passion, technical competence and integrity. This person will be based in our West Region and interact daily with Prologis data center, development, and deployment teams.

Key responsibilities include

• Coach the Prologis data center project management team across performance, staffing and growth.
• Lead the construction process for new-build and retrofit data center projects, ensuring alignment with company standards and client requirements from concept to completion.
• Work closely with the data center design team to uphold design integrity and resolve construction challenges related to design intent.
• Own your development portfolio performance (cost, schedule, quality, safety).
• Monitor project milestones to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables.
• Mentors and leads junior colleagues by providing feedback, supervising performance, sharing expertise and honing judgement skills.
• Accountable for ongoing innovation and initiatives.
• Drive impact and show strength of lean construction, GC bid negotiations and design optimization initiatives against targets.
• Develop and own relationships with General Contractors.
• Work with procurement to own cost saving measures.
• Key success factors include the active mentoring and management of a best‑in‑class development team, partnering with market deployment teams, enabling excellent communication with regional stakeholders, positive contributions to our company culture, and innovation and implementation of development best practices.

Building blocks for success

Required

• 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.
• Computer proficiency: MS Project, BlueBeam, Google Earth, in addition to normal Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience championing a project from acquisition through due diligence, entitlements and permitting.
• Self‑motivated and able to multi‑task and prioritize with minimal direction.
• Possess a hardworking, positive demeanor, be a standout colleague and customer service oriented.
• Display excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive in approaching solutions and problem solving.
• Promote the Prologis brand with passion in a positive, can‑do demeanor with a real focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to travel, as necessary, to projects (Approximately 30% travel).

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering (Civil or Structural) or equivalent experience preferred.

• Additional experience on design and build projects is preferred.

• Consistent track record working in the field of land development or construction management.

• For candidates without a degree in engineering, architecture, or real estate development, at least three years of concurrent experience supporting construction projects is preferred; project management experience with a general contractor or owner’s representative is a plus.

• Demonstrate willingness and capability toleverageemerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed. Exercises sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes

Hiring Salary Range of: $166,000 - $229,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target & LTI) 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

San Francisco, California

Additional Locations

Las Vegas, Nevada, Los Angeles, California, Milpitas, California, Phoenix, Arizona, Seattle, Washington