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, Development
Company:
Prologis
Director, Development - Columbia, MD/ Sterling, VA
As the Director of Development for ourMid-Atlantic - Maryland/Northern Virginia market
in the East Region you will take ownership of leading development activities for land and building developments. This includes pursuit, land due diligence, entitlement, design, permitting, and construction ofindustrial and warehouse facilities (both speculative and build-to-suit) and data center projects.
This role encompasses leading key projects and guidingthecollaboration ofa team of project managementand designprofessionals. Responsibilities include forecastingdevelopment activities, providing cost and schedule information for investment memos, leading the technical side of the entitlement process, and optimizing designs and contractor bidding. Key success factorsinclude:partnering with the local deployment team, enabling excellent communication with regional partners, innovating and implementing development best practices, and activelymentoring and managinga best-in-class development team.
The position requires a high degree of resiliency, energy, passion, technical competence, and integrity. The individual will be based between our Columbia, MD and Sterling, VA offices and interact daily with Prologis development, deployment, and leasing teams.
Key responsibilities include:
Collaboration with all stakeholders; such as Customer Led Development (CLD), Customer Led Solutions (CLS), Capital Deployment, leasing and Regional Property Management, Global Development Team etc.
Accountability for your development portfolio performance (design, cost, schedule, quality, safety).
Develop and strengthen relationships with local jurisdictions, general contractors and design consultants.
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.
Building blocksforsuccess
Promote a positive, can-do attitude with a real focus on Customer satisfaction, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering (Civil or Structural) is preferred, or equivalent experience.
Hiring Salary Rangeof: $151,000 - $189,000.Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target plus LTI) to bedeterminedby 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.
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.
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:
Full time
Location:
Columbia, Maryland
Additional Locations:
Sterling Office