Real Estate Investments Associate

Who We Are:

It's exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation.

As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.

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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:

Bachelor’s 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, Broker’s License, or other related certifications.

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