Operations Construction Manager

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:

Operations Construction Manager

Company:

Prologis

Title: Operations Construction Manager

Location: Cerritos, CA

A day in the life

This role coordinates tenant, capital, and market-ready improvement projects to prepare industrial properties for customer occupancy and maintain asset value. Working with Customer Experience Team peers in leasing, property management, and maintenance, the manager develops project plans and budgets and coordinates internal partners, design professionals, contractors, vendors, and public agencies through delivery. The role provides project updates, oversees cost and schedule, secures permits and approvals, and supports safe, quality execution. The manager reports to the local Market Officer, with supplemental reporting to the Regional Construction Operations Team.

Key responsibilities include:

·     Serve as a construction subject matter partner to the Customer Experience Team, advising leasing, property management, and maintenance colleagues on project scope, budgets, and property readiness.

·     Develop scopes, conceptual and pre-construction estimates, budgets, and schedules for tenant, make-ready, market-ready, and capital improvement projects.

·     Coordinate design professionals, consultants, contractors, and vendors; solicit competitive bids, analyze proposals, and work with construction procurement on pricing support.

·     Obtain permits and required governmental approvals, then coordinate project execution with internal and external stakeholders.

·     Track hard and soft project costs, provide status updates, and address schedule, cost, quality, and safety issues during delivery.

·     Support Essentials and Energy projects through local oversight; promote quality delivery and customer satisfaction, and identify building enhancements that can improve property function and asset value.

 

Building blocks for success

Required:

·     Experience or demonstrated aptitude in construction management, commercial tenant improvements, property improvements, roofing, or renovations.

Preferred:

·     Five or more years of project management experience with a commercial general contractor, real estate owner, or owner’s representative.

·     Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, or civil or structural engineering; or equivalent experience in construction management or industrial real estate.

·     Experience using construction or project management software and the ability to learn tools such as Excel, Microsoft Project, Google Earth, an AutoCAD viewer, Bluebeam, and Smartsheet.

·     Experience preparing and managing budgets, applying financial and accounting principles, conducting bid analysis, and managing vendors, contractors, and project resources.

·     Demonstrates 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.

Hiring Salary Range of: $116,000 - $145,000. 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.

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:

Cerritos, California

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