Real Estate Senior Manager

Equinix, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Equinix, Inc. is seeking a senior real estate professional to execute data center lease and sale transactions within the Dallas region and surrounding markets.

This role oversees management of an existing office and data center property portfolio and supports site acquisitions for new development opportunities. You will lead asset acquisitions, manage site searches from small offices to large data centers, and drive cross-functional programs across real estate and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, or Accounting is required.
• Typically, 7+ years of experience in commercial real estate, real estate investment, brokerage, or corporate real estate, preferably with large-scale acquisitions and lease negotiations.
• Data center or digital infrastructure experience preferred but not necessary.
• Experience in site selection, due diligence, real estate transactions, and portfolio management.
• Knowledge of land entitlement, zoning, permitting, and development processes preferred.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and multiple real estate projects simultaneously.
• Real Estate License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory planning and capex forecasting for multiple metros.
• Lead asset acquisitions and manage site searches from small offices to large data centers.
• Coordinate permitting with local authorities to support data center development.
• Assist asset management strategies including expansion, contraction, disposition and reconfiguration of properties.
• Direct due diligence for real estate transactions and quarterly reporting with Finance and REIT compliance.
• Mentor junior project/program team members in project management.
• Interface with internal operations and external counsel on real estate needs and reviews.

Skills

Real estate

Finance

Accounting

Cross-functional coordination

Project management

Due diligence

Negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, or Accounting

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact.You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

This position will act as the key individual for executing data center lease and sale transactions in their region for a growing global data center company. They will oversee activities relating to management of an existing portfolio of office and data center properties and site acquisitions related to new development opportunities

Responsibilities

Inventory Planning and Capex Forecasting

• Provides direction for valuation analyses
• Leads analysis for various land acquisition projects and lease negotiations
• Identifies research needs on real estate and data center market in various metros
• Responsible for the inventory roadmap of each metro
• Provides input into the real estate strategy for each metro and supports capex forecast on planned developments

Real Estate Acquisition

• Leads asset acquisitions
• Responsible for identifying and managing multiple site searches, ranging in scale from small offices to large data center buildings and greenfield sites
• Oversees program delivery of multiple related projects required for a specific business functional strategy

Permitting

• Oversees land and power permitting approvals with local authorities to support development of data centers

Asset Review

• Aids in development of asset management strategies including expansion, contraction, disposition and reconfiguration of properties

Lease Management

• Directs due diligence efforts for real estate transactions
• Oversees new lease abstracting, quarterly reporting of real estate activity with Finance and compliance with REIT requirements

Project and Program Management

• Will mentor junior project/program team members in project management

Stakeholder Management

• Manages real estate transaction reviews with internal and external legal counsel
• Proactively interfaces with internal operations colleagues to identify real estate needs
• Manages real estate related cross-functional projects with internal and external colleagues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, or Accounting required
• Typically, 7+ years of experience in commercial real estate, real estate investment, brokerage, or corporate real estate, preferably with large-scale acquisitions and lease negotiations.
• Data center or digital infrastructure experience preferred but not necessary
• Relevant experience in site selection, due diligence, real estate transactions, and portfolio management.
• Knowledge of land entitlement, zoning, permitting, and development processes preferred.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and multiple real estate projects simultaneously.
• Real Estate License preferred.

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 136,000 - 204,000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program

An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US 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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affiant employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.