Lean Construction Optimization Lead

Prologis; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Prologis, a leader in logistics real estate, seeks an Optimization Manager to join Execution Optimization within Development Planning, Performance & Innovation (PPI). You will analyze schedules, facilitate pull planning sessions, and collaborate with design, procurement, construction, and turnover teams to improve project speed and reliability.

This role focuses on translating lessons learned into practical improvements globally, traveling about 50% to project locations and regional offices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in lean construction, field supervision, project management, real estate development, scheduling, or related execution role.
• 3+ years applying lean construction or collaborative planning methods on projects.
• Experience leading collaborative planning sessions and resolving constraints.
• Ability to facilitate productive project-team discussions and drive action.
• Identify waste and improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
• Evaluate sequencing and its impact on cost, procurement, risk, and commitments.
• Experience building, analyzing, and improving project schedules with Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Willingness to travel ~50% to project locations and regional offices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project and contractor schedules across pursuits, RFPs, preconstruction, and construction to test assumptions and risks.
• Facilitate pull planning sessions using Last Planner System to align teams on sequencing and commitments.
• Develop and deliver schedule recovery and acceleration plans with development teams and partners.
• Evaluate permitting, utilities, procurement, and changing requirements on execution and milestones.
• Coach teams in collaborative planning and communicate risks and options to leaders.
• Lead post-project reviews to document lessons learned and drive cross-regional improvements.

Skills

Lean construction

Project management

Scheduling

Collaborative planning

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Prologis, a leader in logistics real estate, seeks an Optimization Manager to join Execution Optimization within Development Planning, Performance & Innovation (PPI). You will analyze schedules, facilitate pull planning sessions, and collaborate with design, procurement, construction, and turnover teams to improve project speed and reliability.

This role focuses on translating lessons learned into practical improvements globally, traveling about 50% to project locations and regional offices.