Confidential · 1 week ago
Real Estate Development Associate - Data Centers
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expConfidential is seeking an ambitious and execution-driven Real Estate Development Associate to manage the front-end development of ground-up hyperscale data centers across the United States. The role involves sourcing new opportunities, analyzing site suitability, managing land acquisitions, and facilitating negotiations for land purchases.
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Responsibilities
Analyzes feasibility of proposed projects in various markets; prepares market studies when necessary
Managing land development and acquisition tasks, including site due diligence, regulatory approval process, permitting, surveying, and land use entitlements for all data center projects across multiple regions
Executing and manage real estate acquisition agreements (e.g. LOIs and PSAs), and draft project memos and execution plans
Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
Developing detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk assessments
Managing project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
Monitoring project progress, identifying potential issues, and implementing corrective actions
Managing internal tracking of all development financials, including budgets, costs, and change orders
Partner with internal teams on capacity planning, infrastructure design, and operational readiness
Align development timelines with business growth forecasts and global expansion strategies
Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditure plans
Identify and mitigate risks related to land use, construction delays, and regulatory hurdles
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
3-5+ years of experience in commercial real estate land acquisition and development, ideally with a focus on large-scale or hyperscale data centers or mission-critical facilities
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
Experience negotiating other agreements critical to data center operation (e.g., water, sewer, incentives and development agreements)
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
Entrepreneurial mindset and a results-driven approach
A “big-picture” person with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfortable with ambiguity, the ability to quickly adapt to changes, and navigate complex situations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to investors, partners, and public stakeholders
Ability to work independently, managing multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
Relentless drive for mastering the craft, demonstrating a curiosity and commitment to deepening expertise in industrial real estate development
Company
Confidential
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