Real Estate Investments Associate

Who We Are:

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Who You Are:

The Real Estate Investments Associate primarily focuses the administration and analysis for the Corporate Real Estate team in managing and executing all facets of real estate activities for QTS. This role will require a high degree of autonomy decision-making and the ability to manage projects and strategic initiatives efficiently. The position interfaces with internal stakeholders external consultants public entities brokers and other relevant parties to ensure seamless real estate operations and process optimization.

• Manages critical databases dashboards tracking tools and key reporting measures for real estate projects pipelines and asset maps.
• Administers maintains and organizes collaborative data rooms project folders and active real estate deal files to ensure accessibility and version control.
• Prepares deal templates LOI (Letter of Intent) documentation and materials for internal approvals including capital committee submissions.
• Create agendas presentations and reports for executive-level meetings and decision-making processes.
• Assist with team coordination including organizing weekly meetings tracking action items and facilitating strategic project updates.
• Oversee travel arrangements itineraries and logistical support for real estate team members ensuring cost-efficiency and accuracy.
• Proactively manage process improvement initiatives to optimize workflows reduce risks and enhance service delivery across real estate activities.
• Ensure confidentiality professionalism and discretion when managing sensitive company and real estate information.
• Lead strategic and administrative projects aimed at improving departmental performance and productivity. Coordinates collaborates and administers key activities for the Corporate Real Estate team to ensure operational efficiency and streamlined communications between the internal team external consultants public entities brokers economics development agencies municipalities (and any other relevant stakeholders) as required to coordinate all facets of real estate activities for QTS.

• Collaborates with external consultants and relevant parties (brokerage legal etc.) and public entities to coordinate all facets of real estate activities.
• Researches and analyzes gathered market data competitor insights property information maps and other relevant resources.
• Administers lease searches and real estate site selection initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

• Bachelors degree in Business Real Estate or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience supporting corporate real estate operations commercial real estate or construction project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign Photoshop Illustrator Adobe Acrobat Pro) CoStar GIS tools and Google Earth.
• Knowledge of real estate lease language financial implications and analytical skills for evaluating real estate deals.
• Real Estate licensure Brokers License or other related certifications.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities You Will Need:

• Strong project coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work across diverse teams and interact with varying levels of stakeholders.
• Adaptable proactive and resourceful with the ability to resolve challenges creatively and strategically.
• Exceptional attention to detail critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Self-starter with a focus on delivering high-quality work with minimal oversight.
• Ability to drive process improvements and identify opportunities for enhanced service delivery.
• Assert discretion and professionalism when given access to confidential and/or private information.

Work Environment:

• This role may require occasional travel and the flexibility to support teams across multiple time zones.
• This rewritten version positions the role as an exempt job by emphasizing strategic responsibilities autonomy decision-making and project management elements while reducing task-oriented or purely administrative language.

Total Rewards:
This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical dental vision life and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program and other company benefits.

This position is Bonus eligible.

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