Real Estate Transaction Manager

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

The postholder will be handling a high volume of large, complex real estate transactions in line with Vantage’s goals. You will be tracking and monitoring acquisition and transaction activities for regions or markets, supervising compliance, due diligence matters and using third party professional support. Driving the process through to cost effective and satisfactory completion, managing partners, meeting goals and handling compliance will underpin all aspects of the role.

Duties

• Track and monitor a volume of sophisticated real estate transactions including the acquisition of freehold, leasehold or fee simple ownership interest in land and/or buildings.
• Execute transaction strategies for a given region or market with a focus on EU/UK
• Support the site selection team complete initial site assessments, prepare travel reports and diligence packages for internal review.
• Run transactions post commercial negotiations to close
• Track, monitor and report on status of all acquisitions including preparation of required deliverables.
• Wok with the Site Selection Team by drafting Letters of Intent from standard templates; maintaining acquisition templates through ongoing process improvement cycle; Engage with local brokers, Consultants or others as necessary; support Know Your Client/Know Your Seller and meet other legal requirements.
• Support closing activities: Supervise or coordinate official survey processes; Procure title, environmental and other vital insurance; Ensure all payment terms and conditions met by internal teams to close on time; Coordinate with internal and external legal teams on filing all required documentation, i.e., transfer of deeds of trust, title, property, etc. in compliance with Sales and Purchase Agreement and local regulatory and legal requirements.
• Run all pre-diligence and due diligence materials, checklists and dashboards supporting site selection: Power, telecoms, fibre studies; Environmental and Risk Surveys; Topo - Geotech; Title and legal DD; Easements; ROWs; RoLs; and Entitlement, permitting, planning and other requirements impacting site development.
• Coordinate Professional Service contracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Powers of Attorney, and other documentation vital to engage 3rd party consultants, agency relationships and economic development groups, including acquiring internal approvals for scope, schedule and budget.
• Support economic development incentive programs through research of all required inputs, business case requirements, project details and analysis needed for governmental and non-governmental tax and credit agencies.
• Build economic impact deliverables for presentation to local authorities and lead incentives programs to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Manage external/internal meetings, build agendas, supervise open issues and actions through published minutes and other key results as needed.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• In depth knowledge and experience in commercial real estate/property transaction and able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of the commercial metrics which drive a successful development.
• Business fluency in English language (C2 level) is mandatory with an additional language i.e. Italian or Spanish preferred 
• Bachelor of Science degree in commercial real estate, surveying or Business Management or Law Degree is preferred.
• Data Center or technical/industrial facility experience is preferred, but not required.
• Some project management experience is preferred
• Strong IT skills; ability to use multiple communication tools and packages, Powerpoint, Smartsheet and Advanced Excel knowledge crucial.
• Excellent analytical skills with understanding of real estate finance and discounted cash flow analysis.
• Creative problem solver and proven track record to champion innovation.
• Demonstrated ability to be collaborative and work with a variety of people, including effective partner management.
• Ability to analyse complex business concepts and documents. Ability to effectively respond to confidential, sensitive issues, sophisticated inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to make effective presentations on general topics.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills at all levels of the organisation and with other partners and third parties such as third-party consultants, brokers, agent, technical advisors, etc.
• Flexible, adaptable and self-directed; able to work independently across a variety of circumstances; eg: across multiple time zones, cross functionally, by project, etc.
• This position requires an organised individual with the capacity to balance projects simultaneously, work well even when pressured and to prioritise work effort
• Seniority Leve:  Mid-Level.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don’t meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.