Manager, Development Services (East) at Prologis

East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Real Estate, Logistics, Industrial Development, Data CentersIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related development roles
Experience supporting due diligence, entitlement, and municipal approval processes for industrial and/or data center projects
Familiarity with site planning, permitting, and development documentation
Ability to research and understand municipal zoning codes and site requirements across various markets
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Willingness to travel approximately 40% within East region markets
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple project timelines
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field
Professional license (Engineer or Architect) a plus
Experience and willingness to utilize AI in workflow to improve operational efficiency
Exposure to entitlements across multiple U.S. regions

Responsibilities

Site Feasibility and Layout (40%): Conduct site feasibility analyses and prepare conceptual site layouts using AutoCAD to balance functionality and coverage while meeting zoning and design requirements. Coordinate site access, grading, and stormwater considerations to support compliant and efficient designs
Land Acquisition Support (30%): Support the due diligence process in partnership with internal teams and consultants. Assist in identifying and mitigating potential risks for property acquisitions, reviewing environmental, utility, fee, and geotechnical factors, and evaluating offsite improvement requirements and access issues
Entitlement Coordination (20%): Assist in managing the entitlement process for land acquisitions and build-to-suit projects. Prepare and track budgets, schedules, and consultant deliverables. Support the team in navigating public hearings, preparing applications, and coordinating with municipalities to obtain necessary approvals
Design Coordination (5%): Collaborate with development and design teams to integrate customer requirements, entitlement conditions, and site-specific constraints into project designs across the East Region
RFP Support (5%): Contribute to customer RFP responses by providing due diligence insights, entitlement details, and site planning information to ensure alignment with project goals and regulatory requirements

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Civil EngineeringSite SelectionDue DiligenceMunicipal CoordinationLand Use ApprovalsEntitlementsSite Feasibility AnalysisConceptual Site LayoutsAutoCADZoningGradingStormwater Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Manager, Development Services role?

The role requires an experienced civil engineer or development professional with expertise in site selection, due diligence, and municipal coordination for industrial development projects.

What are the key responsibilities of this position?

Key responsibilities include site feasibility and layout (40%), land acquisition support (30%), entitlement coordination (20%), design coordination (5%), and RFP support (5%).

Is this a remote position or does it require office presence?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate thrives in a fast-paced, multi-market environment, brings a solutions-oriented mindset to complex site challenges, and has skills in AutoCAD for site layouts.