Director, Real Estate

Aligned Data Centers • Plano, TX

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About The Position

Aligned Data Centers is one of the fastest-growing, privately held data center companies, committed to passion and customer focus. The company's culture is founded in passion, engineered from innovation, and driven by the pursuit of operational excellence, with a dedication to continuous data center innovation, diversity and inclusion, and corporate sustainability. They offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous 401k match with immediate vesting, free Gympass membership, and a competitive time off plan. The company values giving back to communities and fostering employee and customer events. As part of its growth, Aligned Data Centers is seeking an exceptional Director, Real Estate to manage its expanding powered land development pipeline. This role demands high-throughput transactional execution with meticulous attention to detail, handling deal scales from nine-figure project acquisitions to five-figure easement acquisitions. The ideal candidate will possess an exceptional drive, tactical instinct for "win/win" outcomes, strong communication and presentation skills across diverse stakeholders, and a deep appreciation for reputation. The position requires thriving in a dynamic, ambiguous, high-stakes environment. While data center-specific experience is not required, adjacent-sector energy-related real estate acquisition experience is desired.

Requirements

• 8+ years of increasing responsibility in high-volume, high-complexity transactional real estate environment
• Demonstrated experience in execution of property assemblages, easement acquisitions, and multi-owner engagements
• Experience in cross-functional project management (finance, legal, energy, engineering)
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in developing and deploying transaction workflow optimization and AI augmentation
• Adjacent-sector energy-related real estate acquisition experience

Responsibilities

• With direction from VP and team, initiate & maintain engagement with property owners (either directly or through brokers)
• Lead negotiations of contracts with owners, coordinating closely with internal stakeholders (Land Enablement, Legal, Finance, Platform Delivery)
• Develop and coordinate deliverables with internal and external stakeholders
• Sustained local community stakeholder engagement
• Real-time update and maintenance of detailed project action & status tracking
• Identify and originate acquisition opportunities
• Maintain internal and external Say / Do = 1.0
• Travel domestically regularly to meet sellers and partners

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants. FSA's offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay: Includes sick and safe leave as required by Maryland law
• Company-Sponsored Insurance: Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (with medical election)
• Optional Benefits: Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed