SVP, Data Center Investments

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We are currently seeking a Senior Vice President of Investments to oversee investment strategy and transactions for our Data Center Platform, based in Dallas, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven real estate investment, asset management, development and/or leasing professional possessing strong business acumen and industry knowledge to work with the Data Center Group in leading, capitalizing and executing real estate and service provider acquisitions and development opportunities in Data Center and digital infrastructure asset classes across the US. The role is responsible for leading and executing on investment performance across the platform, working with the leadership team on asset strategy and execution while supporting the company’s centralized investment and leasing teams.

The Senior Vice President of Data Center Investments will oversee the strategic planning, development, and execution of the company’s Data Center Investment operations and related programs and services.

Essential Job Functions

• Establish the strategic direction of the company’s Data Center investment operations; executes this strategy in collaboration with company leadership.
• Oversee investment process and performance across the company’s Data Center portfolio with a focus on asset and M&A strategy, development and leasing performance, investment returns and valuations; proactively addresses and solves any issues and risks that arise.
• Develop, implement, and enforce key performance metrics, milestones, specifications, documentation and reporting requirements, and budgets.
• Work with the Data Center leadership team on investment structuring and capitalization, including debt and equity placement, negotiation, and documentation. 
• Partner with the various market investment teams and corporate M&A teams to source and close potential acquisitions and development opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with brokers, investment bankers, operators, potential JV partners and sellers to identify future investment opportunities and prospective joint ventures.
• Maintain relationships with capital partners, investors, and lenders to evaluate and capitalize investment opportunities.
• Lead preparation and presentation of investment materials, equity and debt packages, financial analysis, and investor presentations.
• Work cross-functionally with investment, construction management, asset management and accounting teams to oversee the due diligence and closing process for all acquisitions and dispositions. 
• Provide strategic support to portfolio companies to help maximize value.
• Communicates with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders to identify and assess Data Center investment requirements; applies this knowledge to support investment strategy.

Education And Experience Requested

• Must have an Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Finance or Real Estate with 10-15 years of relevant work experience in commercial real estate and M&A investment transactions.  Data Center asset management and leasing experience required.
• Ability to underwrite acquisition, development, and leasing opportunities across Data Center and digital infrastructure asset classes.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Data Center markets across US.
• Advanced proficiency in analytical writing – proven ability to effectively communicate and present well-reasoned, data-supported thoughts and ideas to a variety of audiences. 
• Strong research, writing, analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills with a track record of great attention to detail. 
• Effective time manager – demonstrated track record ability to consistently manage multiple projects with accuracy, set priorities, and meet deadlines. 
• Keen ability to work efficiently autonomously and as a member of a team. Research and report on various markets and assets on specific assignments, while continuing to expand market knowledge, and for general business development purposes. 

About Lincoln Property Company

Lincoln Property Company (“Lincoln”) is one of the largest private real estate firms in the United States. Offering a fully integrated platform of real estate services and innovative solutions to owners, investors, lenders and occupiers, Lincoln supports the entire real estate lifecycle across asset types, including office, life science, retail, industrial, data center, production studio, healthcare, government, universities, and mixed-used properties, throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. Lincoln’s combined management and leasing portfolio on behalf of institutional clients includes more than 562 million square feet of commercial space. In addition to providing third-party real estate services, Lincoln has completed over 164 million square feet of development since its inception in 1965 and has another $19.5 billion currently under construction or in the pipeline. For more information, visit: www.lpc.com.

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