Prologis

Development Manager

Chicago, Illinois · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$115k-$158kDetected 7 days ago

Project ManagementLogisticsProcurementAutoCADResearchCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft OfficeBIMConstruction Management

About the role

From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably.
The position is based in the Downtown Chicago office and requires regular collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Develop and manage project budgets, identify risks, and track hard and soft costs across land, infrastructure, and building development.
Lead multiple development projects from planning through closeout, including procurement, permitting, construction, and commissioning.
Manage consultants, design professionals, contractors, and municipal approval processes to achieve capital deployment objectives.
Partner with Investment, Leasing, and Market teams to evaluate acquisitions, dispositions, and build-to-suit opportunities, including RFP responses.

5+ years of experience in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or a similar development role.
Experience with industrial development, cost estimating, permitting, and construction management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Google Earth, AutoCAD Viewer, Autodesk Forma, and Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to travel up to 20% within assigned markets.

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil or Structural Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Project management experience with a general contractor.
Experience delivering BIM projects.
Professional Engineer, Architect, or similar professional license.
Demonstrates 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.

Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target) to be determined by the candidate's location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
$115,000-158,000.
Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation.

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.
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.
We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.

Development Manager - Chicago, Illinois
Prologis is seeking a Development Manager for the Chicago market to lead land and building development activities for speculative industrial and warehouse projects from acquisition support through project closeout.
This role partners closely with Development, Deployment, Leasing, and Investment teams while reporting to the VP - Development Officer.
The Development Manager oversees budgets, schedules, consultants, contractors, permitting, and construction execution to deliver projects safely, efficiently, an d on schedule.
A day in the life
include:
Monitor project safety, quality, schedules, and costs while communicating project status to market leadership.
Research construction methods, market trends, and value engineering opportunities to improve project outcomes without compromising functionality or lifecycle costs.
Building blocks for success
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining a customer-focused approach.
Demonstrates 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.

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