Operations Construction Manager

prologis; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Prologis is seeking an Operations Construction Manager to ensure properties are move-in ready by coordinating tenant and capital improvement projects. You will lead cross-functional teams with leasing, property management, and maintenance to deliver timely, high-quality spaces.

The role emphasizes budget planning, schedule development, bidding, procurement, and safety, with a focus on optimizing the real estate portfolio and delivering world-class customer service.

Qualifications

• : 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial general contractor, real estate owner, or owner's representative preferred
• : Aptitude for construction management or tenant improvements; educational background suitable for learning the trade
• : Experience or aptitude in property improvements, roofing, construction, tenant improvements and renovations

Responsibilities

• Support the CET as subject matter expert on construction and related activities
• Provide updates and feedback on planned and in-progress projects
• Work with leasing teams on budgets for tenant and market-ready improvements
• Plan internal and external resources to coordinate and monitor construction
• Hire and manage design professionals, consultants, contractors, and vendors
• Develop schedules and provide estimates for pre-construction
• Obtain competitive bids and conduct bid analyses for Make Ready, Tenant and CI projects
• Collaborate with procurement to leverage pricing and manage permits and approvals
• Promote safety and ensure customer satisfaction on every project
• Provide detailed cost tracking for hard and soft costs
• Support Essentials and Energy teams through local project oversight
• Identify opportunities to upgrade and maximize portfolio value

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Tenant improvements

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Google Earth

ACAD viewer

Bluebeam

Smartsheet

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:

Operations Construction Manager

Company:

Prologis

A day in the life

The Operations Construction Manager role is critical to ensuring our properties are move-in ready as soon as possible. If you enjoy coordinating and leading activities related to getting a property customer-ready, then this is the role for you. You will be responsible for identifying, coordinating and managing our tenant and capital improvement projects.

As the Operations Construction Manager, you are an integral part of the Customer Experience Team (CET) working with your peers from leasing, property management, and maintenance to ensure our buildings remain best in class and our tenants receive world-class customer service. It also means having great relationship-building skills to build trusted partnerships with vendors, public agencies, customers and internal teams to ensure timely and coordinated delivery of our spaces.

This role is perfectly positioned to optimize our real estate portfolio by having a deep understanding of the features and functions within our properties that influence rental behavior.

This position reports to the local Senior Operations Construction Manager with supplemental reporting to the Regional Construction Operations Team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the CET as it's subject matter expert on construction and construction related activities
• Provide updates and feedback on planned and in-progress projects
• Work with the leasing teams on establishing budgets for tenant and market ready improvement projects
• Plan internal and external resources as required to coordinate and monitor the construction process including:
• Hire and manage design professionals, consultants, contractors, and vendors
• Develop schedules and provide conceptual and pre-construction estimates
• Obtain competitive bids and conduct bid analysis, where required on Make Ready, Tenant and Capital Improvement projects
• Work closely with construction procurement to leverage pricing supportManage the procurement of permits and all necessary governmental approvals
• Promote a culture of safety and ensure customer satisfaction on every project
• Provide detailed project cost tracking for both hard and soft costs
• Support Essentials and Energy team through local oversight of the projects and execution of work to ensure quality delivery of projects and high customer satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities to upgrade and maximize the value of existing real estate portfolio via building enhancements such as façade renovations, building function, parking improvements, et

Building blocks for success

Required:

• 5+ years of Project management experience with a commercial general contractor, real estate owner, and or the owner's representative preferred
• Aptitude for construction management, tenant improvement implementation or related educational background suitable for learning the trade.
• Experience or aptitude in Property Improvements, Roofing, Construction, Tenant Improvements and Renovations
• Proficient with or ability to quickly learn new technologies (i.e. Excel, MS Project, Google Earth, ACAD viewer, Bluebeam, and Smartsheet)

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering (Civil or Structural); or applicable and equivalent experience in the Construction Management field, Industrial Real Estate.
• Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with construction/project management software.
• Ability to identify opportunities for upgrading and maximizing the value of real estate portfolios.
• Experience in preparing and managing budgets, along with a strong understanding of financial and accounting principles.
• Familiarity with obtaining competitive bids, conducting bid analysis, and experience with vendor, contractor and resource management.

Hiring Salary Range of: $120,000 - $140,600. Salary and Target Bonus 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:

Milpitas, California