VP, Data Center Construction

Prologis; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 236,000 - 296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Prologis is seeking a VP of Data Center Construction to lead the construction activities of data center delivery across speculative and build-to-suit projects. The role requires staffing for forecasted activity, providing cost and budget information for investment memos, and directing the entitlement process with strong technical leadership.

You will base in the West Region, interact daily with data centre, development, and deployment teams, and drive innovation and best practices in development

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Real Estate-Development (data centre focused), Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• Experience in land development or construction management.
• Willingness to travel ~30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction process for new-build and retrofit data centre projects, from concept to completion.
• Mentor and develop a best-in-class development team and collaborate with regional partners.
• Own portfolio performance: cost, schedule, quality, safety and delivery milestones.
• Drive design optimisation, procurement interplay, and bid negotiations with contractors.
• Maintain design integrity with the data centre design team and resolve construction challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

MS Project

BlueBeam

Google Earth

MS Office

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

VP, Data Center Construction

Company

Prologis

A day in the life

As the VP, Data Center Construction, you will take ownership for leading construction activities of data center delivery (both speculative and build‑to‑suit). As part of handling key data centre construction projects, this person works to ensure accurate staffing to run forecasted construction activity, providing cost and budget information for investment memos, leading the technical side of the entitlement process as well as optimizing designs and contractor bidding. Key success factors include the active mentoring and management of a best‑in‑class development team, partnering with local deployment team, enabling excellent communication with regional partners, and innovation and implementation of data centre development standard methodologies. The position requires a high degree of energy, passion, outgoing personality, technical competence and integrity. This person will be based in our West Region, and interact daily with Prologis data centre, development, and deployment teams.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Coach the Prologis data centre project management team across performance, staffing and growth.
• Lead the construction process for new‑build and retrofit data centre projects, ensuring alignment with company standards and client requirements from concept to completion.
• Work closely with the data centre 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 optimisation initiatives against targets.
• Develop and own relationships with Geneal Contractors.
• Work with procurement to own cost saving measures.
• Key success factors include the active mentoring and management of a best‑in‑class development team, partnering with market deployment teams, enabling excellent communication with regional stakeholders, positive contributions to our company culture, and innovation and implementation of development best practices.

Required

• 10+ years of experience in a similar role working in the field of Real Estate -Development (data centre focused), Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• Consistent track record working in the field of land development or construction management.
• Computer proficiency: MS Project, BlueBeam, Google Earth, in addition to normal Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to travel, as necessary, to projects (Approximately 30%).
• Experience championing a project from acquisition through due diligence, entitlements and permitting.
• Self‑motivated and able to multi‑task and prioritise with minimal direction.
• Possess a hardworking, positive demeanour, 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 demeanour with a real focus on efficiency and effectiveness.

Preferred

• 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.
• Demonstrate willingness and capability toleverageemerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed. Exercises sound judgement, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes.

Hiring Salary Range: $236,000 - $296,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target and LTI) 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 dependants. 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, colour, 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

Additional Locations:

Las Vegas, Nevada, Phoenix, Arizona, Tracy, California