Assistant Project Manager Data Center Jobs in California

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:

Manager, Data Center Power Strategy

Company:

Prologis

A Day in the Life

Prologis is committed to becoming a global leader in data center development by leveraging its extensive real estate assets, strategic utility relationships, and scalable infrastructure to meet the growing demand for digital infrastructure. As the Manager, Data Center Power Strategy you'll support the Director in developing and executing power procurement strategies across North America.

In this role, you'll engage with utilities, energy providers, and internal stakeholders to help secure reliable, cost-effective, and scalable power solutions for data center projects. You'll assist in evaluating interconnection options, analyzing project feasibility, preparing supporting documentation for negotiations, and ensuring alignment between technical, financial, and development objectives.

Your work will support both greenfield developments and initiatives to repurpose existing Prologis assets into urban data center opportunities. You'll help assess power capacity, infrastructure readiness, and regulatory considerations contributing to the transformation of Prologis' portfolio in key markets into high-performance digital infrastructure assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation of power procurement agreements with utilities and power providers. Manage data center interconnection projects with utilities to ensure on time delivery
• Coordinate with utilities, EPC firms, and consultants to advance interconnection applications, manage timelines, and track key project milestones.
• Conduct preliminary technical and financial assessments for new data center sites, including evaluating power availability, delivery timelines, and infrastructure readiness.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting tools to support leadership visibility into utility engagement, cost estimates, and delivery status.
• Collaborate with development, legal, and finance teams to support contract review, budgeting, and feasibility analyses.
• Monitor regulatory developments and summarize potential impacts on existing or future projects.
• Build and maintain working relationships with key external stakeholders, including utility representatives, consultants, and engineering partners.
• Lead the evaluation of alternative and temporary power solutions, such as distributed generation or partnerships with generation providers.

Building Blocks for Success

Required:

• 5+ years of experience with power procurement, or large-load interconnection projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of transmission, substation, and distribution planning processes.
• Experience with energy contract negotiations
• Strong analytical and project management skills with the ability to track multiple projects across regions.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to manage cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, applied science, economics, or related discipline.

• Familiarity with data center development, interconnection processes, and power market dynamics.

• Understanding of ISO/RTO operations, utility tariffs, and regulatory frameworks in key North American markets.

• Experience preparing cost estimates, project reports, or presentations for leadership.

• Demonstrate willingness and capability toleverageemerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed. Exercises sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes.

Hiring Salary Range of: $115,000 - $158,000. 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.

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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:

Dallas, Texas

Additional Locations:

Austin, Texas, Chicago, Illinois, Denver, Colorado, Las Vegas, Nevada, Los Angeles, California, Milpitas, California, Phoenix, Arizona, San Francisco, California, Seattle, Washington