Director, Engineering & Due Diligence

Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate. In partnership with our customers and our communities, we develop modern, high-quality properties that set the standard for innovative building design and sustainability. Prologis owns or has investments in properties and development projects of ~1.2 billion square feet in 19 countries and enables 2.8% of the world’s GDP. We have committed to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Beyond real estate, our Essentials platform optimizes the company’s global asset portfolio to provide our customers solutions that address today’s warehouse and shipping challenges. Prologis Ventures invests in logistics innovation and technology companies to modernize supply chains worldwide.

Job Title

Director, Engineering & Due Diligence

Company

Prologis

Director, Engineering & Due Diligence – Newport Beach, LAX, Cerritos

A day in the life

We are in search of a distinguished civil engineer with a specialized focus on site selection, due diligence, city/town negotiations with industrial development experience, to fortify Prologis’ strategic Customer Led and Data Center Development teams. As a pivotal part of our site development unit, you will be integral in executing the entire due diligence process for new acquisitions, initiating development and build-to-suit projects, and skillfully navigating land use approvals and entitlements. As the Director Development Services, your role extends beyond the technical; you will proactively monitor and adapt to regional regulatory or municipal shifts that could influence our dynamic portfolio in merchant logistics and data center markets of the Western region. Your ability to maintain and leverage external relationships for collaborative problem-solving will be essential. We seek a candidate who finds clarity in complexity, and who can seamlessly adapt within our fast-paced, multi-market, and diverse customer landscape.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Site Feasibility and Layout (30%): Conduct site feasibility assessments and create comprehensive site layouts using CAD to balance functionality and site coverage while adhering to jurisdictional zoning and design guidelines. Address site access, grading, and stormwater management to meet compliance and design strategic developments.
• Land Acquisition (30%): Manage the due diligence process in collaboration with internal and external teams. Pinpoint, evaluate, and mitigate risks in property acquisitions. Oversee municipal approvals, environmental, utility, fee, and geotechnical considerations; assess natural and cultural resource impacts, offsite improvement requirements, traffic, Right-of-Way issues, and other critical site concerns.
• Entitlements (25%): Facilitate the entitlement process supporting land acquisitions and build-to-suit (BTS) projects. Outline and manage entitlement tasks, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating teams and consultants. Navigate public hearings, assess risks based on reports, and collaborate on execution strategies for applications and approvals.
• Design Support (10%): Engage with the development team to integrate customer requirements, entitlement obligations, site limitations, and regional demands into the design of data center and logistics projects across the Western Region.
• RFP Responses (5%): Contribute to the preparation of responses to customer RFPs in tandem with internal teams. Ensure alignment with entitlements and incorporate specific site planning details, tailored content, and presentation materials.

Building Blocks For Success

• Minimum of 7-plus years’ experience in a similar role working in the field of Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• Experience in industrial development, due diligence, and land municipal approvals.
• Experience with CEQA
• Combination of experience in a Civil Engineer/Developer/or owner representation preferred.
• Comfortability with an estimated 40% travel within west coast markets.

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science degree with a technical focus like engineering, architecture, or construction management preferred.
• Professional license (engineer or architecture).
• Entitlement experience in west coast markets.
• Data Center Experience.

Hiring Salary Range of: $149,000 – $205,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target & long term incentives) to be determined by 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:

Los Angeles, California

Additional Locations:

Cerritos, California, Newport Beach Office