Development Communications Director Jobs in Poolesville, MD

## Director, DevelopmentApplylocations: Columbia, Maryland: Sterling Officetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R6636At 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, Developmen****t - Columbia, MD/ Sterling, VA****A day in the life**As the Director of Development for our Mid-Atlantic - Maryland/Northern Virginia marketin 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 of industrial and warehouse facilities (both speculative and build-to-suit) and data center projects.This role encompasses leading key projects and guiding the collaboration of a team of project management and design professionals. Responsibilities include forecasting development 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 factors include: partnering with the local deployment team, enabling excellent communication with regional partners, innovating and implementing development best practices, and actively mentoring and managing a 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:*** Managing all development aspects for Speculative and BTS projects including: Managing the entitlement, design and permitting processes.* Developing and maintaining strong customer relationships.* Establishing ownership and accountability for all assigned projects with an emphasis on meeting deadlines and deliverable expectations.* 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).* Mentoring and leading junior colleagues by providing feedback, overseeing performance, sharing expertise and honing judgement skills.* Collaborating and shared learning with Development team members to provide continual resources and overall team growth and development.* Accountability for ongoing innovation and initiatives.* Driving impact through utilization of lean construction, GC bid negotiations and design optimization initiatives against targets.* 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 blocks for success****Required:*** Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in a similar role working in the field of Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.* Experience in local industrial development, land municipal approvals, and construction.* Experience managing large scale and complicated sitework projects.* Experience leading build-to-suit projects, including leading coordination efforts with customer and customer’s vendors.* Proficiency in budget management and reporting.* Self-motivated and ability to multi-task and prioritize with minimal direction.* Computer proficiency: MS Project, Google Earth, ACAD viewer (in addition to normal Microsoft tools).* Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to provide clear and concise understanding of all current projects and their statuses.* Promote a positive, can-do attitude with a real focus on Customer satisfaction, efficiency, and effectiveness.* Experience with managing entitlement processes in the DC metro area.* Ability to travel up to 40% of the time between our DC metro area offices - Columbia, MD or Sterling, VA.**Preferred:*** Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering (Civil or Structural) is preferred, or equivalent experience.* A professional license (Engineer, Architect, etc.).* Combination of experience as project management with a general contractor/ A&E / owner representation.* Experience on BIM projects.Hiring Salary Range of: $151,000 - $189,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target plus LTI) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr