Associate

Suron; Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas (TX, TX, TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth data center firm in Fort Worth is seeking a Data Center Acquisitions Associate with 2–5 years of relevant experience. This hands-on role involves underwriting and closing hyperscale development sites with responsibilities including financial modeling and transaction execution. Ideal candidates have a track record in data center development and strong Excel skills. The position offers opportunities for advancement and is based in Dallas, Texas, with relocation accepted.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years experience in data center development, infrastructure acquisitions, and real estate.
• Direct experience underwriting powered land or hyperscale sites.
• Track record of closed transactions from LOIs to closing.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain pro forma models for 100–300+ MW campuses.
• Evaluate power, fiber, land use, and zoning entitlements.
• Prepare investment memos and due diligence binders.

Skills

Financial modeling

Transaction execution

Advanced Excel

Underwriting

Negotiation

Job description

Job Title: Data Center Acquisitions Associate

Reports To: President & CEO

Company Overview

We are an institutionally backed high‑growth data center platform founded and operated by a team of industry veterans with over 20+ years of experience in developing, acquiring, and operating world‑class data center facilities. With 3 GW of hyperscale campuses under control. Our mission is to deliver next‑generation digital infrastructure solutions that power the future of cloud, AI, and enterprise computing.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Data Center Acquisitions Associate (2–5 years’ experience) to underwrite, diligence, and close hyperscale development sites. This is a hands‑on financial modeling + transaction execution role within a lean, high‑output team. Exceptional performers will be fast‑tracked to Director/VP‑level responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain pro forma models for 100–300+ MW campuses
• Run sensitivity analyses and complex waterfall structures (JV promotes, preferred equity, etc.)
• Calculate internal rates of return (IRR) and equity multiples for ICA partners
• Evaluate power, fiber, land use, zoning, entitlements, and expansion potential
• Coordinate LOIs, PSAs, and closing deliverables with brokers, utilities, and attorneys
• Track permits, zoning hearings, civil consultants, and due diligence timelines
• Utility & Interconnection
• Negotiate interconnection, substation, and transformer agreements with providers (Oncor, Dominion, APS, SRP, etc.)
• Manage RFPs and deliverables from architects, engineers, and GCs
• Investment Materials
• Prepare investment memos, pitch decks, and diligence binders for capital partners
• Support JV structuring, partnership models, and draw schedules through closing

Required Experience

• 2–5 years experience in data center development, infrastructure acquisitions, and real estate experience
• Direct experience underwriting powered land or hyperscale sites (300 MW+ campuses a plus)
• Advanced Excel – must build waterfall structures from scratch and run sensitivities under tight deadlines
• Track record of closed transactions (LOIs → PSAs → closing)
• Existing relationships in Dallas‑area brokerage, utility, or municipal ecosystems (preferred)

Ideal Background

• Current Associate-level candidates at top 30 data center platforms (QTS, Digital Realty, CyrusOne, Aligned, Stack, Vantage, etc.)
• OR Director/VP-level wizards in modeling + deal execution open to title flexibility
• Based in Dallas (Open to relocation)

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance, Research, and Strategy/Planning

Industries: Real Estate and Data Infrastructure and Analytics