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Cologix, Inc.

Director of Real Estate and Site Selection

Cologix, Inc., Ashburn

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Overview

Director of Real Estate and Site Selection at Cologix, Inc. Based in Denver, Colorado. Base pay range: $170,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr. Role focuses on leading real estate and site selection for data center expansion across the United States and Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Site Selection & Market Analysis: Lead comprehensive site selection processes for data center expansion opportunities across US and Canadian markets.
  • Evaluate sites based on data center requirements including power availability, fiber connectivity, zoning, environmental factors, and proximity to network infrastructure.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with brokers, landowners, developers, and municipal authorities in target markets.
  • Due Diligence & Transaction Management: Execute thorough due diligence (environmental assessments, title reviews, zoning analysis, utility capacity studies) and coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure comprehensive site evaluation.
  • Manage transaction timelines and deliverables from LOI through closing; assess and mitigate real estate-related risks throughout the development process.
  • Lease Negotiations & Contract Management: Lead lease negotiations for build-to-suit and existing facilities; structure terms aligned with operational and financial objectives; collaborate with legal counsel on lease documents.
  • Negotiate purchase agreements for land acquisition and facility purchases.
  • Strategic Planning & Reporting: Develop financial models and investment analyses for opportunities and present recommendations to Corporate Development leadership and the executive team; track market trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
  • 8+ years of commercial real estate experience with focus on site selection, leasing, and transaction management.
  • Data center industry experience strongly preferred.
  • Proven track record in both greenfield and brownfield development projects.
  • Experience with complex lease negotiations and real estate transactions.
  • Strong market knowledge across US and Canadian real estate markets preferred.
  • Excellent financial modeling and analytical skills; exceptional communication and presentation abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Professional certifications (CCIM, SIOR, CPM) a plus; experience with GIS mapping and site analysis tools; knowledge of data center infrastructure requirements (power, cooling, connectivity).
  • Established network of relationships with brokers, developers, and industry contacts; experience with municipal zoning and permitting processes; background in industrial or mission-critical facility development.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account options
  • Non-accrued PTO
  • Company paid holidays
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Discount Marketplace
  • Employee Recognition Platform
  • Annual bonus eligibility

Note: This job description is not all-inclusive. Equal Opportunity Employer statement applies. For assistance applying, contact or . This posting reflects current requirements and may be subject to change.

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