Investment Associate, Data Center Transactions - East Region

Prologis

The Role

Overview

Support data center acquisition, development, and finance in the East US region.

Key Responsibilities

  • opportunity sourcing
  • dcf modeling
  • proforma modeling
  • vendor management
  • land acquisition
  • investment memos

Tasks

-Identify, present, and assess new investment opportunities within the data center sector, with an emphasis on capitalizing on emerging trends to deliver industry-leading returns. -Evaluate the value and potential of data center investments or speculative development projects by creating and analyzing discounted cash flow models and proforma models. -Build and maintain key relationships with third-party vendors, including brokers, architects, contractors, and engineers, to facilitate the successful delivery of data center projects. -Collaborate with the Data Center Investment Officer to drive project flow by identifying and developing data center opportunities, including green-field land acquisition, development, and value-add redevelopments. -Manage and maintain proforma models for existing and future land banks designated for data center development. -Lead the preparation of investment memos, feasibility studies, and other presentations for senior management and the Investment Committee.

Requirements

  • argus
  • excel
  • yardi
  • salesforce
  • bachelor's
  • 3+ years

What You Bring

-Knowledge of data center development considerations, including power and cooling infrastructure, sustainability standards, and client operational needs. -Strong knowledge of financial and real estate concepts, such as net present values, internal rates of return, and cap rates, as well as the ability to create and modify cash flow models using Argus and Microsoft Excel. -Familiarity with enterprise software platforms such as Yardi, Salesforce, PeopleSoft, and real estate research databases. -Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to effectively support cross-functional teams and represent initiatives to external stakeholders. -Experience in analyzing, interpreting, and creating real estate and construction documents, including but not limited to LOIs, RFPs, property offering memorandums, market reports, and contracts. -Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines. -Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Economics; advanced degree a plus. -3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the real estate or construction industry, with a focus on development, finance, or project management, particularly within the data center or industrial sectors.

The Company

About Prologis

-Provides prime distribution centers and warehouses for industries like retail, e-commerce, automotive, and technology. -Focuses on designing and managing large-scale logistics facilities that support global supply chains. -Leverages innovative technologies to optimize warehouse operations and drive efficiency for tenants. -Expands its footprint through strategic acquisitions in key logistics hubs worldwide. -Develops sustainable and adaptable logistics environments for future growth. -Known for quickly adapting to changing market demands, ensuring resilience in operations.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Logistics

Warehouses

Distribution

Supply Chain

Electric Vehicle Fleet Management

Hydrogen Fueling

E-commerce

Third-party Logistics

Property Management

Asset Management

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

Development

Acquisition

Build-to-suit

Maintenance

Security

Strategic Capital

Fund Management

Co-investment

Security Clearance

-offers contingent on successful background verification.