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Job Summary
This position will act as the key individual for executing data center lease and sale transactions in their region for a growing global data center company. They will oversee activities relating to management of an existing portfolio of office and data center properties and site acquisitions related to new development opportunities

Responsibilities

Inventory Planning and Capex Forecasting

• Provides direction for valuation analyses
• Leads analysis for various land acquisition projects and lease negotiations
• Identifies research needs on real estate and data center market in various metros
• Responsible for the inventory roadmap of each metro
• Provides input into the real estate strategy for each metro and supports capex forecast on planned developments

Real Estate Acquisition

• Leads asset acquisitions
• Responsible for identifying and managing multiple site searches, ranging in scale from small offices to large data center buildings and greenfield sites
• Oversees program delivery of multiple related projects required for a specific business functional strategy

Permitting

• Oversees land and power permitting approvals with local authorities to support development of data centers

Asset Review

• Aids in development of asset management strategies including expansion, contraction, disposition and reconfiguration of properties

Lease Management

• Directs due diligence efforts for real estate transactions
• Oversees new lease abstracting, quarterly reporting of real estate activity with Finance and compliance with REIT requirements

Project and Program Management

• Will mentor junior project/program team members in project management

Stakeholder Management

• Manages real estate transaction reviews with internal and external legal counsel
• Proactively interfaces with internal operations colleagues to identify real estate needs
• Manages real estate related cross-functional projects with internal and external colleagues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, or Accounting required
• Typically, 7+ years of experience in commercial real estate, real estate investment, brokerage, or corporate real estate, preferably with large-scale acquisitions and lease negotiations.
• Data center or digital infrastructure experience preferred but not necessary
• Relevant experience in site selection, due diligence, real estate transactions, and portfolio management.
• Knowledge of land entitlement, zoning, permitting, and development processes preferred.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and multiple real estate projects simultaneously.
• Real Estate License preferred.

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 136,000 - 204,000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.