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:

SVP, Investment Officer

Company:

Prologis

Senior Vice President, Investment Officer – Central Region U.S.

A day in the life

As an SVP, Investment Officer within our Central Region you will lead a team of real estate investment professionals focused on growing Prologis’ investment activities and competitive position in the Chicago market. In this position, you can expect to handle all capital deployment activities including acquisitions, dispositions and development. You will play a lead role in setting and driving investment strategy, activity, and growth in the marketplace for Prologis. Having a background in setting an investment strategy and leading the origination, growing a team, underwriting and execution of acquisitions, dispositions, and developments is critical for success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partner with the Leasing and Development teams to drive deal flow by identifying new capital deployment opportunities (includes green-field land acquisitions, speculative and build-to-suit developments, value-add redevelopments, portfolio and single asset acquisitions and M&A and entity investments).
• Provide leadership and direction to the investment team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and alignment with the firm’s values and ethics.
• Leverage existing professional relationships and develop new strategic contacts to generate business opportunities with potential real estate partners, private sellers, brokers, investment bankers, owners, developers, consultants and high net-worth individuals.
• Identify and present new investment opportunities to the Senior Leadership and Prologis Investment Committee.
• Ability to identify, anticipate, communicate and capitalize on market trends to bring industry leading returns to Prologis.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of all of the company’s assets, strategy, processes and systems.
• Collaborate with Prologis’ Customer Led Development and Data Center teams.
• Direct all land development and entitlement efforts within the market.

Building blocks for success

Required:

• 12+ years of experience executing industrial real estate transactions (investments across various risk profiles).  Minimum of 5 years managing a team of 3 or more direct reports.
• A leader and team player, a successful candidate must work well in a multi-functional, collaborative environment, and demonstrate a strong work ethic and a committed customer service mentality.
• Demonstrated experience/successful track record sourcing, originating, acquiring, negotiating and closing commercial/industrial real estate transactions in the U.S..
• Proven ability to develop, cultivate and manage high quality relationships with owners, operators, high net-worth individuals and intermediaries in the industry.
• Strong leadership experience and a history of teamwork and collaboration.

Preferred:

• Strong knowledge of the U.S. real estate market, with direct past/current experience in Chicago and the Midwest.

Hiring Salary Range of: $243,000 - $304,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target & LTI (Long Term Incentives)) 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:

Chicago, Illinois

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