VP, Data Center Construction (West)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company 50

Paid time off

Job summary

Prologis is seeking a Vice President, Data Center Construction (West) to lead construction activities for data center delivery, including speculative and build-to-suit projects. You will manage staffing, budgets, and engagement with regional teams to drive efficient, high-quality execution.

You will mentor a best-in-class development team, partner with local deployment teams, and push standard methodologies while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Real Estate - Development (data center focused), Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• Proven track record in land development or construction management.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30% to project sites.
• Proficiency with MS Project, BlueBeam, Google Earth and MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; mentorship capability.

Responsibilities

• Coach the data center project management team across performance, staffing and growth.
• Lead the construction process for new-build and retrofit data center projects from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with the design team to uphold design integrity and address construction challenges.
• Own development portfolio performance (cost, schedule, quality, safety).
• Monitor milestones to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables.
• Mentor junior colleagues and drive innovation and lean construction initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering

Tools

MS Project

BlueBeam

Google Earth

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

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 and Company

Job Title:VP, Data Center Construction (West)Company:Prologis

Role Overview

As the VP, Data Center Construction (West), 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

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• 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 judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes.

Salary

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.

Benefits

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.

Eligibility, Background, and EEO

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 & Locations

Employment Type:Full time

Location:Milpitas, California

Additional Locations:Denver, Colorado, Las Vegas, Nevada, Phoenix, Arizona, Reno, Nevada, Tracy, California