Manager, Development Services

Prologis; Texas; On-site; USD 139,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) match

PTO 22 days

Volunteer time

Job summary

Prologis, a global leader in logistics real estate, seeks a Manager of Development Services to own feasibility, due diligence, and entitlement for industrial projects in the Central region. You will collaborate with internal teams, consultants, and municipalities to shape site plans and approvals, supporting acquisitions and build-to-suit initiatives.

The role requires 5+ years in civil-related development, AutoCAD proficiency, and strong zoning interpretation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related development field.
• Experience supporting due diligence, entitlement, and municipal approval processes for industrial or data center projects.
• Working proficiency in AutoCAD for site plan layouts.
• Ability to research and interpret municipal zoning codes across multiple markets.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 40% within region and occasionally outside of region.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site feasibility analyses and prepare conceptual site layouts.
• Support acquisition due diligence with internal teams and consultants on environmental, utility, and geotechnical factors.
• Identify and mitigate site and development risks; escalate material findings.
• Coordinate entitlement activities for acquisitions and build-to-suit projects, including hearings and communications with municipalities.
• Track entitlement budgets, schedules, and consultant scope to support timely decisions.
• Coordinate with development and design teams to incorporate customer requirements and site constraints.
• Provide due diligence and site planning information for customer RFPs and monitor regulatory updates.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil engineering

Project coordination

Zoning interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

AutoCAD

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: Manager, Development Services Company: Prologis

A day in the life

The Manager, Development Services supports Prologis' Customer Led and Data Center Development teams by owning assigned site feasibility, due diligence, land use approvals, and entitlements for industrial development projects. Reporting to the Director, Development Services, this role works with internal development, design, and cross-functional partners, as well as consultants and municipalities, to identify site risks and advance projects. The position focuses on Central region markets, with occasional support in the other regions, and contributes site planning and regulatory insight to acquisitions, build-to-suit projects, and customer proposals. The role translates technical findings into clear schedule and approval recommendations, helping shape site(s) and customer decisions from initial feasibility through entitlement and project handoff.

Key responsibilities for Manager, Development Services

• Conduct site feasibility analyses and prepare conceptual site layouts in AutoCAD, accounting for functionality, coverage, zoning, access, grading, easements, wetlands, floodplain and stormwater needs.
• Support acquisition due diligence with internal teams and consultants by reviewing environmental, utility, fee, and geotechnical factors and identifying access and offsite improvement requirements.
• Identify and help mitigate site and development risks, escalating material findings to project partners.
• Coordinate assigned entitlement activities for acquisitions and build-to-suit projects, including application preparation, public hearing support, and communication with municipalities.
• Track entitlement budgets, schedules, agency review timelines and consultant scope/deliverables to support timely project decisions and approvals.
• Coordinate with development and design teams to incorporate customer requirements, entitlement conditions, and site constraints into project designs.
• Provide due diligence, entitlement, and site planning information for customer RFP responses, and monitor regional regulatory and municipal updates that may affect project execution.

Requirements for Manager, Development Services

• 5+ years of experience in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related development field.
• Experience supporting due diligence, entitlement, and municipal approval processes for industrial or data center projects.
• Working proficiency in AutoCAD for preparing, revising and reviewing conceptual site plan layouts.
• Ability to research and interpret municipal zoning codes and site requirements across multiple markets.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 40% within region and occasionally outside of region.
• Ability to coordinate work across teams and manage multiple project timelines.

Preferred Qualifications or Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Professional Engineer or Architect license.
• Experience coordinating entitlements across multiple U.S. regions.
• 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: $139,000 - $160,000. 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.

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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: Dallas, Texas Additional Locations: Austin, Texas, Houston, Texas

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