Equinix · 1 day ago
Director, Real Estate
Ashburn, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$171K/yr - $257K/yr
10+ years expEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, enabling innovations that enrich our work, life, and planet. The Director of Real Estate is responsible for expanding and optimizing the real estate footprint across the Americas, leading high-impact initiatives such as land acquisition, site development, and asset optimization strategies to support revenue growth.
Cloud Data ServicesData CenterInformation TechnologyInfrastructureInternetSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead real estate underwriting, diligence, and deal structuring efforts for strategic transactions across the Americas
Manage multiple concurrent site searches and acquisition initiatives, identifying new markets and optimizing entry strategies
Direct land acquisition, ground-up development, and build-to-suit initiatives in alignment with business growth objectives
Collaborate cross-functionally to support due diligence and real estate integration for M&A opportunities
Partner with regional business leaders to shape long-term metro and regional real estate strategies, including capital planning and forecasting
Negotiate complex real estate transactions—including land purchases, leases, expansions, and dispositions—with internal legal counsel and external advisors
Provide strategic input on asset management initiatives, including expansions, reconfigurations, lease administration, and portfolio optimization
Guide the development of site-specific business cases, including build-out plans, development budgets, and ROI models
Oversee the full lifecycle of real estate development projects—from site acquisition through entitlement, permitting, and construction interface
Drive pre-development activities including feasibility studies, zoning analysis, and engagement with municipalities and development partners
Collaborate with design and construction teams to ensure real estate deliverables align with commercial, operational, and infrastructure objectives
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in commercial real estate, site selection, or real estate development; data center or digital infrastructure experience highly preferred
Proven experience in sourcing and executing land acquisition and development projects across multiple geographies
Demonstrated success managing real estate strategy in high-growth, capital-intensive environments
Strong understanding of real estate finance, development risk management, and valuation methodologies
Excellent financial modeling skills, particularly in Excel; experience presenting to investment committees
Adept at building partnerships with senior leadership, legal, finance, construction, and engineering stakeholders
Effective communicator with strong negotiation and influencing skills
Comfortable navigating a complex, matrixed organization and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
Experience working in multinational corporate environments is highly advantageous
Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, or related field required
Preferred
Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) strongly preferred
Real Estate License preferred
Experience with data center developers/operators, REITs, institutional investors, global brokerage firms, or investment banks preferred
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
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.
Company
Equinix
Equinix is an internet company that provides data center services for companies, businesses, and organizations.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.27BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Crosslink Capital
2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $499.92M
2025-07-22Post Ipo Equity
2025-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $374.96M
Leadership Team
Adaire Fox-Martin
Chief Executive Officer & President
Keith Taylor
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-24
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