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The Real Estate 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 across Europe. This role will require a high degree of autonomy, decision-making, and the ability to manage projects and strategic initiatives efficiently while ensuring effective collaboration between U.S. and European offices.  The position interfaces with internal stakeholders, external consultants, public entities, brokers, and other relevant parties to ensure seamless real estate operations and process optimization.

Responsibilities:

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.

Coordinate, collaborate and administer 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.

Acts as a liaison between U.S. and European offices to facilitate project alignment and connectivity.

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.

Basic Qualifications:

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).

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong project coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across diverse teams and interact with varying levels of stakeholders.

Adaptable, proactive, and resourceful, with the ability to resolve challenges creatively and strategically.

Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Proven ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.

Self-starter with a focus on delivering high-quality work with minimal oversight.

Ability to drive process improvements and identify opportunities for enhanced service delivery.

Assert discretion and professionalism when given access to confidential and/or private information.

Total rewards

25 days annual leave and public holidays

32 paid volunteering hours per year

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Employer paid private medical and dental cover for employees and dependents

Life assurance

Illness financial protection including critical illness cover and income protection

Employee referral bonus equivalent to exchange rates of $2,500 at time of award, subject to eligibility

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.  Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by QTS in its sole discretion. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on TalentAcquisition@QTSDataCenters.com