Crane Data Centers · 2 months ago
Program Manager, Real Estate
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCrane Data Centers is seeking a Program Manager, Real Estate to support its real estate strategy by sourcing opportunities and managing land acquisitions. The role involves working with external stakeholders and leading due diligence and predevelopment activities for data center sites.
Data CenterData StorageInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Support management of Crane’s site acquisition pipeline for data center development projects across multiple geographies
Program manage land development and acquisition tasks, including site due diligence, zoning, surveying, and land use entitlements
Represent Crane and its projects to external stakeholders, including elected officials, AHJ staff, utilities boards and organizations, and economic development stakeholders
Develop and maintain a strong network of local, regional, and national contacts in support of achieving Crane’s real estate acquisition and land development goals
Execute and manage real estate acquisition agreements (e.g. LOIs and PSAs), and draft project memos and execution plans
Support creation of and execute company best practices and processes for effective and efficient site acquisition and development workstreams
Develop strong cross-functional relationships with Crane team to ensure a transparent and proactive approach throughout the project origination and development phases
You will work with the leadership team to help carry out Crane’s site acquisition and development strategy
Cross-functionally communicate regular status reports for each project to Crane’s leadership team (i.e. risks, timeline, and budget)
You will perform market research based on your discussions with landowners, municipalities, utilities, and other parties, and you will communicate your findings and recommendations for site acquisition strategies to Crane’s leadership team
You will maintain the highest level of professionalism and personal integrity in making decisions, and embody, demonstrate, and live out Crane’s company values
You will think creatively to help Crane achieve its goals and promote best-in-class sustainability and customer-focus
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in commercial land acquisition and real estate development, preferably in the data center industry
Proven track record of real estate development, including project management or support of due diligence and entitlements on multiple sites, and an understanding of cost, timeline, and contracts for large land transactions and development projects
Understanding of site development milestones, land use and zoning approvals
Comfort working with and developing strong relationships with external stakeholders such as sellers, economic development contacts (municipal, county, state, and NGOs), utilities providers and SMEs / consultants
Experience using Google and Microsoft software, GIS platforms and project management best practices
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Experience establishing trusted relationships and leading projects across a wide range of time zones and geographic locations
Preferred
3 - 5 years of experience working for or with large-scale, hyperscale, or enterprise data center owners, developers, and operators with an understanding of their site requirements
Familiarity and experience building hyperscale (100+ MW) data center developments
Experience drafting, editing and negotiating real estate acquisition agreements, including LOIs and PSAs
Experience negotiating other agreements critical to data center operation (e.g., water, power, sewer, incentives and development agreements)
Experience using real estate evaluation software
Benefits
Unlimited time off
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Stock options
Company
Crane Data Centers
Crane Data Centers delivers innovative and sustainable data center solutions that provide flexibility, reliability & speed to organizations.
11-50 employees
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Chief Executive Officer
Adam W.
Chief Technology Officer
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