Operations Construction Manager

Prologis•Houston, TX

8d•$109,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Operations Construction Manager ensures Prologis properties are ready for occupancy by identifying, coordinating, and managing tenant and capital improvement projects. As part of the Customer Experience Team (CET), the manager works with leasing, property management, and maintenance colleagues to keep buildings in excellent condition and deliver strong customer service. The role builds partnerships with vendors, public agencies, customers, and internal teams to support timely project delivery and uses knowledge of property features and functions to help optimize the real estate portfolio. The manager supports the CET as its construction subject matter expert, coordinates internal and external resources, manages project design and procurement, and oversees schedules, estimates, approvals, safety, customer satisfaction, and project costs. The role also provides local oversight of projects for the Essentials and Energy team and identifies building enhancements that can improve property value.

Requirements

At least 5 years of project management experience with a commercial general contractor, real estate owner, and/or owner’s representative is preferred.
Aptitude for construction management, tenant improvement implementation, or a related educational background suitable for learning the trade.
Experience or aptitude in property improvements, roofing, construction, tenant improvements, and renovations.
Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, technologies such as Excel, MS Project, Google Earth, ACAD viewer, Bluebeam, and Smartsheet.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering (Civil or Structural), or applicable equivalent experience in construction management or industrial real estate.
Comfort working under pressure and to tight deadlines, with exceptional problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with construction or project management software.
Ability to identify opportunities to upgrade and maximize real estate portfolio value.
Experience preparing and managing budgets, with a strong understanding of financial and accounting principles.
Familiarity with obtaining competitive bids, conducting bid analysis, and managing vendors, contractors, and resources.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Customer Experience Team’s subject matter expert on construction and construction-related activities.
Provide updates and feedback on planned and in-progress projects.
Work with leasing teams to establish budgets for tenant and market-ready improvement projects.
Plan internal and external resources to coordinate and monitor construction processes.
Hire and manage design professionals, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
Develop schedules and provide conceptual and pre-construction estimates.
Obtain competitive bids and conduct bid analysis for make-ready, tenant, and capital improvement projects where required.
Work with construction procurement to leverage pricing support.
Manage procurement of permits and necessary governmental approvals.
Promote a culture of safety and ensure customer satisfaction on every project.
Track detailed hard and soft project costs.
Support the Essentials and Energy team through local project oversight and execution to ensure quality delivery and high customer satisfaction.
Identify opportunities to upgrade and maximize the value of the real estate portfolio through building enhancements, including façade renovations, building-function improvements, and parking improvements.