Real Estate Development Director – Data Center Industry
Equinix
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Redwood City • California, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $213,000 - $319,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
Tech Stack
PMP
About the role
- Lead the strategic planning and execution of data center development projects, driving key milestones to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Collaborate with internal teams, external stakeholders, and local planning departments to secure approvals, manage entitlements, and oversee the development lifecycle of large-scale data center facilities.
- Develop and manage project budgets, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies to deliver projects on scope and within financial targets.
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project progress, risks, and key decisions. Maintain clear documentation for all development activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in real estate development, with at least proven years in the data center or technology infrastructure sector.
- Strong knowledge of zoning, land use regulations, and permitting processes.
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-year development projects with budgets exceeding $50M.
- Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills to manage diverse stakeholders.
- Familiarity with data center infrastructure requirements, including power, cooling, and connectivity.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and financial modeling.
- Certifications: PMP, LEED AP, or CCIM certification is a plus.
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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
real estate developmentdata center infrastructurebudget managementrisk mitigationzoning regulationsland use regulationspermitting processesfinancial modelingproject management
Soft skills
negotiationinterpersonal skillsstakeholder managementstrategic planningcommunication
Certifications
PMPLEED APCCIM