Energy Project Manager

Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate. In partnership with our customers and our communities, we develop modern, high-quality properties that set the standard for innovative building design and sustainability. Prologis owns or has investments in properties and development projects of ~1.2 billion square feet in 19 countries and enables 2.8% of the world’s GDP. We have committed to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Beyond real estate, our Essentials platform optimizes the company’s global asset portfolio to provide our customers solutions that address today’s warehouse and shipping challenges. Prologis Ventures invests in logistics innovation and technology companies to modernize supply chains worldwide.

Job Title:

Energy Project Manager

Company:

Prologis

A day in the life 
The Energy Project Managers at Prologis are part of a team of industry experts, passionate about construction and the global energy transition. Prologis is uniquely positioned to lead a new era of distributed generation. We hold the largest bank of flat rooftops in the US, strategically located and leased to Fortune 100 companies with their own ESG goals that Prologis can support.

Prologis was ranked #2 for onsite solar among US corporations by SIEA in 2023. We are continuing to offset our customers' loads while expanding our commitment to renewables by adding more community solar and ESS grid ser-vices projects to maximize the value of our 4,200+ properties in the Americas. 

This role will be based in Southern California, reporting to the Director, Energy Projects - Americas, and focused on managing EPC partners through the design, engineering, construction, and commissioning of portfolios of projects.

Each Prologis Project Manager covers a region of the Americas working on a variety of solar & energy storage projects, collaborating with other Project Managers and team members on best practices and innovation. The Project Managers are supported by Project Coordinators, Engineers, & contracted Construction Managers. The Energy Project Manager's work is critical to achieving our commitment to reach Net Zero operations globally by 2040 and operate 1GW of Solar & Storage assets by 2025. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities for 60+ projects with 10+ in construction phase at any given time.  
• Managing the relationship and work of 2-3 EPC partners; prioritizing each portfolio of projects to optimize efficiencies, maximizing utilization of their capacity and growth potential.
• Forecasting and benchmarking progress against quarterly goals and monthly targets for Mechanical Completion & Placed in Service milestones. 
• Accountable for internal reporting of key milestones and status of assigned projects, weekly.  
• Managing power purchase agreement requirements, exceeding expectations of all customers, producing customer facing reports, and leading regular meetings with Fortune 100 companies, CCAs, & other IOUs.
• Coordinating various scopes effectively between EPC partners, utilities, and Prologis property management teams
• Driving timely delivery of utility interconnection deliverables, designs, and upgrades.
• Managing Prologis-owned inventory of equipment and timely delivery to job sites. 
• Supporting Sales and Development with scope, schedule, & cost reviews; constructability & value engineering input; risk assessments; interconnection coordination; and contracting input. 
• Facilitate timely close of projects; collection, review, and approval of all asset records; and a smooth hand-off to Prologis Asset Management team and our O&M partners. 
• Innovate and develop creative solutions for industry and project specific challenges.
• Develop and improve processes, procedures, and best practices 

Building blocks for success
Required:

• 5+ years of experience leading and managing construction projects in a Project Management role
• Experience managing utilities, clients, and contractors through complex multi-site portfolios
• Proven track record of construction scope, schedule, & budget management success in renewable energy industry
• Strong written & verbal communication skills and experience serving Fortune 100 clients
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, applicable codes, and install best practices
• Experience complying with prevailing wage and other regulatory requirements
• Familiarity and experience with CAISO New Recourse Integration processes
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills
• OSHA 10 certified
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the year

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, environmental sciences or related field is preferred or 8+ years of equivalent experience in Construction Management
• Experience managing projects directly for a C&I Solar and BESS focused EPC company
• Experience in commercial and industry real estate development and general contracting
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local authorities having jurisdiction and their processes
• OSHA 30 certified and NFPA, SWPP, or other applicable certifications, training, or experience
• Knowledge of investment tax credits and incentives

Hiring Salary Range of: $130,000-$179,000. 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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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:

Ontario, California

Additional Locations:

Cerritos, California, Chicago, Illinois, Denver, Colorado, Los Angeles, California