Director, Data Center Construction (West)

Prologis; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Prologis is looking for a Director of Data Center Construction (West) to lead and manage construction projects across various locations including Phoenix, Arizona. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in real estate development or construction management, demonstrating strong project management and communication skills. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, dental, vision, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Real Estate Development or Construction Management.
• Self-motivated with minimal direction required.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction of data center projects from concept to completion.
• Mentor junior colleagues and manage performance.
• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

Skills

Project management

Team coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering

Tools

MS Project

BlueBeam

Google Earth

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Director, Data Center Construction (West)

Company

Prologis

Location

San Francisco, California

Additional Locations: Las Vegas, Nevada; Los Angeles, California; Milpitas, California; Phoenix, Arizona; Seattle, Washington

Employment Type

Full time

Compensation

Salary Range: $166,000 - $229,000. Salary and total compensation package (bonus target & LTI) will be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Demonstrate 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.