VP, Data Center Construction

Prologis; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 236,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

Prologis in the West region seeks a VP of Data Center Construction to lead construction activities for new-build and retrofit data centers, from concept through completion. You will staff projects, manage costs and schedules, oversee design integrity with the data center design team, and drive innovation in development standards.

You will mentor a best-in-class team, partner with regional teams, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and optimal performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Real Estate-Development (data center focus) or Construction Management.
• Experience in land development or construction management.
• Proficiency with MS Project, BlueBeam, Google Earth and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction for new-build and retrofit data center projects from concept to completion.
• Staff projects effectively and manage cost, schedule, and quality.
• Collaborate with data center design team to maintain design integrity and resolve construction challenges.
• Own portfolio performance across cost, schedule, quality, and safety.
• Monitor milestones and ensure timely delivery of project deliverables.
• Mentor and develop junior team members and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Construction management

Project leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Lean construction

Design optimization

Education

BS in Construction Mgmt / Architecture / Engineering

Tools

MS Project

BlueBeam

Google Earth

Microsoft 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 center 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 center 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 center, development, and deployment teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coach the Prologis data center project management team across performance, staffing and growth.
• Lead the construction process for new-build and retrofit data center projects, ensuring alignment with company standards and client requirements from concept to completion.
• Work closely with the data center 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 optimization 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.

Building blocks for success

Required:

• 10+ years of experience in a similar role working in the field of Real Estate -Development (data center 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 prioritize with minimal direction.
• Possess a hardworking, positive demeanor, 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 demeanor 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 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:

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.

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