Director, Development Services & Entitlements

Prologis•Dallas, OR

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Prologis is seeking an experienced Development Services and Entitlement professional to manage site feasibility and site planning efforts, manage due diligence, public approvals, and play a lead role in engaging community stakeholders for projects in Prologis’ Dallas, Houston or Chicago markets. The ideal candidate is task-oriented, customer-focused, and has a track record of successfully partnering with local and internal company stakeholders to manage zoning due diligence and deliver project approvals within anticipated timelines. The position requires a high degree of energy, enthusiasm, organization, technical competence, a team-based attitude, and professionalism. The position will reside in our Dallas, Houston or Chicago offices and reports to the VP, Development Management - Entitlements Central Region. Prologis is a hands-on company, and travel will be required to meetings in other offices, jurisdictional meetings, and project hearings.

Requirements

7+ years’ experience working in the field of Civil Engineering, Architecture, Development, Construction Management, or related industry.
Familiarity with site planning, entitlements, permitting, and development documentation.
Proven understanding of local zoning/entitlements process.
Respected professional with an established network of quality relationships within the Dallas, Houston or Chicago regulatory environment.
Proficient negotiation skills and the ability to be influential and motivating.
Ability to develop robust relationships in unfamiliar jurisdictions.
Proven ability to lead, manage internal and external project teams, customers and stakeholders.
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Ability to travel up to 25% - 40% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing the development and pre-construction process for industrial, infill, data centers, mixed-use, and/or life sciences strongly desired.
Bachelor of Science degree with a technical focus like engineering, architecture, or construction management or a related field.
Professional License (Engineer or Architecture)
Experience and willingness to utilize AI in workflow to improve operational efficiency

Responsibilities

Lead and manage project-specific due diligence efforts in coordination with internal teams and external consultants.
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate acquisition and pre-development risks, including environmental, geotechnical, utilities, off-site improvements, traffic, right-of-way, natural and cultural resources, and development-related fees.
Synthesize due diligence findings into actionable risk assessments and recommendations.
Conduct site feasibility analyses and prepare conceptual site plans (CAD) to evaluate yield, functionality, circulation, grading, and stormwater compliance.
Ensure site layouts align with zoning regulations, design standards, and development constraints.
Support early-stage planning to inform land strategy and capital allocation decisions.
Develop and execute entitlement strategies to secure zoning approvals, permits, and agency clearances required for construction commencement.
Direct consultant teams and legal counsel through planning, design review, DEP, DOT, and other jurisdictional approval processes.
Manage application preparation, submittals, review cycles, and conditions of approval to maintain project schedules.
Serve as the primary liaison to municipal staff, elected officials, and community stakeholders for assigned projects.
Lead public outreach efforts and represent Prologis at public hearings, agency meetings, and community engagements.
Partner with Government Affairs to proactively engage trade associations and key influencers impacting the development pipeline.
Oversee entitlement-related pre-construction coordination to ensure seamless transition to plan check and construction.
Track and communicate project status, key risks, and schedule impacts to internal stakeholders and leadership.
Manage multiple projects concurrently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
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.