Overview 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 Director, Data Center Construction

Company Prologis

Role Summary As the Director, Data Center Construction, you will take ownership for leading construction activities of data center delivery (both speculative and build‑to‑suit). You will ensure accurate staffing to run forecasted construction activity, provide cost and budget information for investment memos, lead the technical side of the entitlement process, and optimize designs and contractor bidding. Key success factors include mentoring and managing a best‑in‑class development team, partnering with local deployment teams, enabling excellent communication with regional partners, and innovating and implementing data center development standard methodologies. This position is based in our Dallas office and interacts 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 development portfolio performance (cost, schedule, quality, safety).

Monitor project milestones to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables.

Mentor and lead junior colleagues by providing feedback, supervising performance, sharing expertise and honing judgment skills.

Be accountable for ongoing innovation and initiatives.

Drive impact and demonstrate lean construction, GC bid negotiations and design optimization initiatives against targets.

Develop and own relationships with General Contractors.

Collaborate with procurement to implement cost-saving measures.

Contribute to development best practices and communicate with regional stakeholders to support company culture.

Required

7+ years of experience in a similar role in Real Estate Development (data center focused), Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.

Computer proficiency: MS Project, BlueBeam, Google Earth, and Microsoft Office tools.

Ability to travel as necessary to projects (approximately 30% travel).

Preferred

Bachelor’s of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering (Civil or Structural) or equivalent experience.

Experience on design and build projects is preferred but not required.

Experience in land development or construction management with project management experience with a general contractor or owners rep.

Experience championing a project from acquisition through due diligence, entitlements and permitting.

Self-motivated with ability to multi-task and prioritize with minimal direction.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and a customer service orientation.

Proactive problem solving and a positive, efficient demeanor; ability to represent the Prologis brand professionally.

Salary and Benefits Hiring Salary Range: $145,000 - $217,000. Salary and total compensation (bonus target & LTI) determined by location, education, experience, and internal equity.

Location Dallas, Texas; Additional locations: Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois.

Company Values People First: We value decisive, courageous and adaptable individuals. We operate with autonomy and accountability across locations and departments. We believe employees should advance their careers here and are committed to a generous total rewards package, quality management, and leadership development. All full-time US roles include a robust benefits package (health, dental, vision, and other wellness benefits), a 401(k) with company match, starting PTO, holidays, and volunteer time. All offers are contingent on successful background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Employment Type Full-time

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