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Data center construction roles, project managers, electrical engineers, MEP superintendents, and commissioning specialists, qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers in this sector regularly sponsor foreign nationals for permanent residency, making it a strong field for candidates seeking long-term U.S. career stability over temporary visa status.
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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:
VP, Data Center Construction
A day in the life
As the VP, Data Center Construction, you will take ownership for leading construction activities of data center delivery (both speculative and build‐to‐suit).
As part of handling key data center construction projects, this person works to ensure accurate staffing to run forecasted construction activity, providing cost and budget information for investment memos, leading the technical side of the entitlement process as well as optimizing designs and contractor bidding. Key success factors include the active mentoring and management of a best-in-class development team, partnering with local deployment team, enabling excellent communication with regional partners, and innovation and implementation of data center development standard methodologies.
The position requires a high degree of energy, passion, outgoing personality, technical competence and integrity. This person will be based in our West Region, and interact daily with Prologis data center, development, and deployment teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coach the Prologis data center project management team across performance, staffing and growth.
- Lead the construction process for new-build and retrofit data center projects, ensuring alignment with company standards and client requirements from concept to completion.
- Work closely with the data center design team to uphold design integrity and resolve construction challenges related to design intent.
- Own your development portfolio performance (cost, schedule, quality, safety).
- Monitor project milestones to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables.
- Mentors and leads junior colleagues by providing feedback, supervising performance, sharing expertise and honing judgement skills.
- Accountable for ongoing innovation and initiatives.
- Drive impact and show strength of lean construction, GC bid negotiations and design optimization initiatives against targets.
- Develop and own relationships with General Contractors.
- Work with procurement to own cost saving measures.
- Key success factors include the active mentoring and management of a best-in-class development team, partnering with market deployment teams, enabling excellent communication with regional stakeholders, positive contributions to our company culture, and innovation and implementation of development best practices.
Building blocks for success
Required:
- 10+ years of experience in a similar role working in the field of Real Estate - Development (data center focused), Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
- Consistent track record working in the field of land development or construction management.
- Computer proficiency: MS Project, BlueBeam, Google Earth, in addition to normal Microsoft Office tools.
- Ability to travel, as necessary, to projects (Approximately 30%).
- Experience championing a project from acquisition through due diligence, entitlements and permitting.
- Self-motivated and able to multi-task and prioritize with minimal direction.
- Possess a hardworking, positive demeanor, be a standout colleague and customer service oriented.
- Display excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive in approaching solutions and problem solving.
- Promote the Prologis brand with passion in a positive, can-do demeanor with a real focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
Preferred:
- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering (Civil or Structural) or equivalent experience preferred.
- Additional experience on design and build projects is preferred.
- Demonstrate 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.
COMPENSATION
- Hiring Salary Range: $236,000 - $296,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target and LTI) 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
Location: Milpitas, California
Additional Locations:
Las Vegas, Nevada, Phoenix, Arizona, Tracy, California
INTRODUCTION
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:
VP, Data Center Construction
A day in the life
As the VP, Data Center Construction, you will take ownership for leading construction activities of data center delivery (both speculative and build‐to‐suit).
As part of handling key data center construction projects, this person works to ensure accurate staffing to run forecasted construction activity, providing cost and budget information for investment memos, leading the technical side of the entitlement process as well as optimizing designs and contractor bidding. Key success factors include the active mentoring and management of a best-in-class development team, partnering with local deployment team, enabling excellent communication with regional partners, and innovation and implementation of data center development standard methodologies.
The position requires a high degree of energy, passion, outgoing personality, technical competence and integrity. This person will be based in our West Region, and interact daily with Prologis data center, development, and deployment teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coach the Prologis data center project management team across performance, staffing and growth.
- Lead the construction process for new-build and retrofit data center projects, ensuring alignment with company standards and client requirements from concept to completion.
- Work closely with the data center design team to uphold design integrity and resolve construction challenges related to design intent.
- Own your development portfolio performance (cost, schedule, quality, safety).
- Monitor project milestones to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables.
- Mentors and leads junior colleagues by providing feedback, supervising performance, sharing expertise and honing judgement skills.
- Accountable for ongoing innovation and initiatives.
- Drive impact and show strength of lean construction, GC bid negotiations and design optimization initiatives against targets.
- Develop and own relationships with General Contractors.
- Work with procurement to own cost saving measures.
- Key success factors include the active mentoring and management of a best-in-class development team, partnering with market deployment teams, enabling excellent communication with regional stakeholders, positive contributions to our company culture, and innovation and implementation of development best practices.
Building blocks for success
Required:
- 10+ years of experience in a similar role working in the field of Real Estate - Development (data center focused), Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
- Consistent track record working in the field of land development or construction management.
- Computer proficiency: MS Project, BlueBeam, Google Earth, in addition to normal Microsoft Office tools.
- Ability to travel, as necessary, to projects (Approximately 30%).
- Experience championing a project from acquisition through due diligence, entitlements and permitting.
- Self-motivated and able to multi-task and prioritize with minimal direction.
- Possess a hardworking, positive demeanor, be a standout colleague and customer service oriented.
- Display excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive in approaching solutions and problem solving.
- Promote the Prologis brand with passion in a positive, can-do demeanor with a real focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
Preferred:
- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering (Civil or Structural) or equivalent experience preferred.
- Additional experience on design and build projects is preferred.
- Demonstrate 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.
COMPENSATION
- Hiring Salary Range: $236,000 - $296,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target and LTI) 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
Location: Milpitas, California
Additional Locations:
Las Vegas, Nevada, Phoenix, Arizona, Tracy, California
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Data Center Construction
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
PERM requires proving your role demands a specific degree field, not just any bachelor's degree. Gather transcripts, credential evaluations for foreign degrees, and employer letters that tie your engineering or construction management education directly to the job duties.
Target general contractors with federal data center contracts
Federal agencies and hyperscale cloud providers build constantly and rely on contractors with established PERM filing pipelines. Firms holding active Department of Defense or GSA construction contracts are structurally more likely to sponsor green cards than smaller regional builders.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters data center construction roles by employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history, so you skip companies that have never sponsored. Use it to prioritize outreach to employers who have already run the PERM process for similar roles.
Clarify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
DOL assigns one of four wage levels to your PERM position. Level I or II wages can trigger RFEs if the role actually requires advanced skills. Use OFLC Wage Search to verify the offered wage matches the complexity of your data center duties before signing.
Confirm your employer will maintain status during PERM recruitment
PERM recruitment takes 60 to 90 days of mandatory DOL advertising before filing. Ask your employer whether they'll extend your H-1B visa or maintain another valid status during that window, since your authorization cannot lapse while the labor certification is pending.
Use O*NET to align your job description with EB-2 requirements
O*NET profiles for construction management and electrical engineering roles specify typical education and skill requirements. If your duties match an O*NET profile requiring an advanced degree, that supports an EB-2 rather than EB-3 petition and can reduce your priority date wait.
Green Card Data Center Construction: Frequently Asked Questions
Do data center construction roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on the role. Project managers and engineers with master's degrees or equivalent specialized experience typically qualify under EB-2. Skilled trades workers, MEP superintendents, and site supervisors with bachelor's degrees usually fall under EB-3. Your employer's immigration attorney will assess which category fits your specific job duties and credentials before filing the PERM application.
How is PERM green card sponsorship different from H-1B for data center construction workers?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 annually with a lottery for most applicants. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities and leads to permanent residency. The PERM process takes longer upfront, typically 18 to 36 months from labor certification to green card approval, but it provides permanent status rather than a renewable two-year or three-year visa.
Which data center construction employers actively sponsor green cards?
Large general contractors specializing in mission-critical construction, MEP engineering firms serving hyperscale data center clients, and commissioning companies with federal contracts are the most consistent sponsors. Employers with established HR infrastructure and ongoing multi-site builds are more likely to have existing PERM processes in place. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified green card filing history before applying.
What happens to my green card case if the construction project ends before my I-140 is approved?
If your employer terminates your position before the I-140 is approved, the PERM certification and any pending I-140 are typically withdrawn. Once the I-140 is approved, you gain more protection, and after 180 days in adjustment of status you can port to a similar role under AC21 portability rules. Lining up your next employer before a project closes is the safest approach.
Can a foreign-trained engineer get green card sponsorship in data center construction?
Yes, but your foreign degree must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service to confirm U.S. equivalency before USCIS will accept it. A three-year engineering degree from certain countries may be deemed equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's only when combined with relevant work experience. Get a course-by-course evaluation completed before your employer files the PERM application so there are no delays at the I-140 stage.