Optimization Manager
Overview:
In this role, you will drive the optimization of Prologis development projects by improving planning and execution across preconstruction through turnover. You will work with diverse teams, including developers, general contractors, and trades, to test assumptions, recover schedules, and accelerate delivery. You'll translate lessons learned into scalable improvements and share insights globally to boost reliability and speed. This position offers hands-on impact in a high-scale, cross-functional environment and exposure to emerging tech use to improve efficiency. Compensation / Benefitshealth, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company matchpaid time off 22 days per yearpaid holidaysvolunteer time offwellness programs
Responsibilities:
- Analyze project and contractor schedules across pursuits, RFPs, preconstruction, and construction to test assumptions and identify delivery risks
- Facilitate pull planning sessions using the Last Planner System to align design, procurement, construction, and turnover teams on sequencing and commitments
- Partner with development teams, general contractors, and trade partners to develop schedule recovery and acceleration plans
- Evaluate how permitting, utilities, procurement, changing requirements, and other preconstruction decisions affect milestones
- Coach project teams in collaborative planning and communicate schedule risks and options to regional and senior leaders
- Use and enhance Prologis schedule data to inform project decisions, identify trends, and share insights across regions
- Lead post-project reviews and continuous-improvement efforts to codify lessons learned across Prologis globally
Key requirements:
- 5+ years in lean construction, field supervision, project management, real estate development, scheduling, or related role 3+ years applying lean construction or collaborative planning methods on projects
- Experience leading collaborative planning sessions and resolving project constraints
- Ability to facilitate productive project-team discussions and build commitment to action
- Ability to identify waste and improvement opportunities and implement solutions with project teams
- Ability to evaluate sequencing and effects of schedule decisions on cost, procurement, risk, and customer commitments
- Ability to build, analyze, and improve project schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or comparable tools
- Willingness to travel ~50% to project locations and regional officesfacilitation of collaborative planningclear communication with stakeholdersproblem-solving mindset
- Primavera P6Microsoft Project
- Last Planner System