Director- Development Services

Prologis; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 151,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

PTO 22 days

Volunteer time

Job summary

Prologis is seeking a Director of Development Services to lead site feasibility, due diligence, entitlement, and design-support for industrial and data center development. The role oversees acquisitions, build-to-suit projects, and municipal approvals, primarily across the Southeast (NC, SC, GA & FL) with ~40% travel.

The candidate will collaborate with internal teams, consultants, and municipalities to identify development risks and support informed investment decisions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, development services, or a similar role.
• Experience supporting industrial development, due diligence, and municipal land-use approvals.
• Experience with site planning, permitting, and development documentation.
• Entitlement experience within southeastern U.S. markets.
• Ability to travel approximately 40% within southeastern markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead site feasibility and layout activities, including CAD-based site planning, access, grading, stormwater management, zoning, and design-guideline considerations to support functional and compliant development plans.
• Manage acquisition due diligence by coordinating internal and external teams, evaluating development risks, and assessing municipal approvals, environmental conditions, utilities, fees, geotechnical considerations, natural and cultural resources, offsite improvements, traffic, and right-of-way requirements.
• Lead entitlement activities for land acquisitions and build-to-suit projects by establishing budgets and schedules, coordinating consultants and project teams, navigating public hearings, assessing entitlement risk, and supporting applications and approvals.
• Partner with development teams to integrate customer requirements, entitlement obligations, site constraints, and regional considerations into the design of logistics and data center projects.
• Support customer RFP responses by providing entitlement, site-planning, project-specific content, and presentation materials in coordination with internal teams.

Skills

Site feasibility

Due diligence

Entitlement

Design support

CAD

Civil engineering

Architecture

Construction management

Travel 40%

AI tools

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering/architecture/construction management

Tools

CAD software

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Director- Development Services

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.

The Director, Development Services supports Prologis’ Deployment and Development teams by leading site feasibility, due diligence, entitlement, and design-support activities for industrial and data center development. The role evaluates potential acquisitions, advances development and build-to-suit projects, and navigates municipal approvals, land-use requirements, and other site-development considerations. This position supports projects primarily across the Southeast region (NC, SC, GA & FL), while monitoring regulatory and municipal changes that may affect the portfolio. The role partners with internal teams, consultants, municipalities, and other external stakeholders to identify development risks, resolve complex site issues, and support informed investment and project decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead site feasibility and layout activities, including CAD-based site planning, access, grading, stormwater management, zoning, and design-guideline considerations to support functional and compliant development plans.


• Manage acquisition due diligence by coordinating internal and external teams, evaluating development risks, and assessing municipal approvals, environmental conditions, utilities, fees, geotechnical considerations, natural and cultural resources, offsite improvements, traffic, and right-of-way requirements.


• Lead entitlement activities for land acquisitions and build-to-suit projects by establishing budgets and schedules, coordinating consultants and project teams, navigating public hearings, assessing entitlement risk, and supporting applications and approvals.


• Partner with development teams to integrate customer requirements, entitlement obligations, site constraints, and regional considerations into the design of logistics and data center projects.


• Support customer RFP responses by providing entitlement, site-planning, project-specific content, and presentation materials in coordination with internal teams.

Building blocks for success

Required: 7+ years of experience in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, development services, or a similar role. Experience supporting industrial development, due diligence, and municipal land-use approvals. Experience with site planning, permitting, and development documentation. Entitlement experience within southeastern U.S. markets. Ability to travel approximately 40% within southeastern markets.

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related technical field.


• Experience working from a civil engineering, developer, or owner-representation perspective.


• Professional engineering or architecture license.


• Data center development experience.


• Experience using AI-enabled tools to support development or project workflows.


• 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: $151,000 - $190,000.

Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target & LTI (Long Term Incentives) 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.

Benefits and Compensation

• 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

Miami, Florida

Additional Locations: Atlanta, Georgia

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