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About the Role

Prologis is seeking a VP, Development Officer for the Toronto and Eastern Canada markets to manage development activities for land and building developments. This role involves site pursuit, land due diligence, entitlement, design, and construction of industrial/warehouse facilities. The individual will also coach a team of development management professionals, forecast development activities, and provide cost and schedule information.

Responsibilities

Manage and coach the local Prologis Development team across performance, staffing and growth.
Manage all development aspects for speculative vertical, land infrastructure and build-to-suit projects including the entitlement, design, permitting and construction processes.
Lead and be accountable for every facet of the development process including: Partnering with the Investment Officer in evaluating land and building acquisitions.
Engage and manage design professionals and consultants.
Develop schedule, budget and plans for projects ranging in cost from $100,000 to $500,000,000+.
Lead project municipal approvals process from acquisition, and entitlements through project permitting.
Provide conceptual and pre-construction estimating for all aspects of development.
Manage procurement of project permits and approvals.
Efficiently and effectively manage and communicate project risks to ensure land readiness.
Conduct bid RFPs, contractor negotiations, and award process for construction work.
Lead regular project team meetings and conduct onsite inspections of progress, safety & quality.
Ensure proper project closeout and transition to property management team.
Effectively communicate prudent information regarding project status in a proactive and timely manner to team members and senior leadership throughout the company throughout the lifecycle of the project.
Develop and strengthen relationships with local jurisdictions, general contractors and design consultants.
Monitor trends in the local construction market including materials pricing, labor costs, labor availability, and trade partner relationships.
Ensure customer satisfaction and exceed customers’ expectations on each project.
Collaborate with all internal stakeholders; such as Global Development, Capital Deployment, Legal, Customer Led Development (CLD), Procurement, Leasing and Regional Property Management, Energy, Mobility, Essentials, etc.
Drive impact of lean construction, GC bid negotiations and design optimization against targets.
Research design, construction alternatives, and value engineering opportunities that will drive innovation in Prologis’ developments without compromising functionality or life cycle costs.
Lead development efforts for land and BTS pursuits by delivering accurate, prompt responses and partnering with Deployment on customer and seller presentations.
Clearly communicate development tradeoffs and practical solutions that improve pursuit competitiveness and win probability.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in land development and/or construction management.
Experience leading industrial development projects from acquisition through due diligence, entitlements, permitting, construction, and project closeout.
Experience with multiple industrial asset types, including speculative warehouse, manufacturing, e-commerce, 3PL, data center, or industrial outdoor storage developments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Google Earth, Autodesk Forma, and Adobe Acrobat.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, solve complex problems, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Ability to travel approximately 35%.

Skills

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Project
Google Earth
Autodesk Forma
Adobe Acrobat
Stakeholder communication

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Work Type

Full time

Experience Level

10 years of experience in land development and/or construction management

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

$205,000 - $290,000 CAD

Benefits

Generous total rewards package
Leadership development
Culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion

About the Company

Prologis leads the industry 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.
Our ecosystems help businesses move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably.
With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is shaping the future of logistics and building what comes next.

Equal Opportunity

People First
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 dedicate both time and resources to leadership development.
Our team is intentional about cultivating a culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion so that everyone at Prologis feels a sense of belonging.