Optimization Manager

Prologis

. Analyze project and contractor schedules across pursuits, RFPs, preconstruction, and construction .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in lean construction and collaborative planning, with a strong ability to analyze and improve project schedules using tools like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Proficient in facilitating team discussions and aligning project stakeholders to enhance execution and mitigate risks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Lean Construction ExperienceCollaborative Planning FacilitationPrimavera P6 ProficiencyProject Management ExpertiseSpanish Or Portuguese Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingConstruction SequencingRisk EvaluationSchedule AnalysisContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingCoaching

Tools & Technologies

Primavera P6Microsoft ProjectPrologis Schedule Data

Industry Keywords

Lean ConstructionProject ExecutionRFP AnalysisPreconstructionConstruction Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze project and contractor schedules across pursuits, RFPs, preconstruction, and construction
Test schedule assumptions, identify delivery risks and acceleration opportunities, and support credible project plans
Facilitate pull planning sessions using the Last Planner System
Align design, procurement, construction, and turnover teams on sequencing, constraints, and commitments
Partner with development teams, general contractors, and trade partners on schedule recovery and acceleration plans
Evaluate the effects of permitting, utilities, procurement, changing requirements, and other preconstruction decisions on project execution and milestones
Coach project teams in collaborative planning
Communicate schedule risks, options, and decisions to regional and senior leaders
Use and enhance Prologis schedule data to inform project decisions and identify trends
Share actionable insights across regions
Lead post-project reviews and continuous-improvement efforts
Document lessons learned, address recurring execution challenges, and help effective practices take hold globally

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional experience in lean construction, field supervision, project management, real estate development, scheduling, or a related project execution role
3+ years of experience applying lean construction or collaborative planning methods and systems on projects
Experience leading collaborative planning sessions and resolving project constraints
Demonstrated ability to facilitate productive project-team discussions and build commitment to action
Demonstrated ability to identify waste and improvement opportunities and implement solutions to complex project challenges with project teams
Ability to evaluate construction sequencing and the effects of schedule decisions on cost, procurement, project risk, and customer commitments
Ability to build, analyze, and improve project schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or a comparable platform
Willingness to travel approximately 50% to project locations and regional offices
Spanish or Portuguese language proficiency preferred
Willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
401(k) retirement plan with a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation
Generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year
Paid holidays
Volunteer time
Wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits
Quality management and leadership development
Total rewards package
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