Director, Asset Management_

Duluth

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**QTS Data Centers** is seeking a **Director of Asset Management** to work from our **Duluth, GA** office location **.** **Quality Technology Services (QTS)** is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint spanning more than 9 million square feet of QTS Mega Data Centers throughout North America and Europe.

**QTS is a Blackstone REIT Portfolio company.**

The IT world is evolving. New technologies. New infrastructures. New and more complex customer needs. Every day feels like a shift. There’s a sense of excitement surrounding the future, but also uncertainty. That’s where QTS comes in. We’re fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. We support next-generation cloud and hybrid colocation solutions. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom – one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we’re innovating to stay ahead of the curve.

At QTS our people power us to provide expertise, technology and infrastructure for IT decision makers in complex, high-pressure environments. As one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing data center companies we help manage and protect critical data during a time of unprecedented change. The power of QTS' innovation happens when smart, creative people with a unified vision collaborate to break new ground, solve a problem, or create a solution to improve lives.

At QTS, we know where IT is going. And we’d like to invite you to join us.

The **Director** **, Asset Management** will play an integral role in the ongoing asset management and strategic, long-term strategy of QTS. In this role you will work as a key member of a small, tight-knit team in a fast-paced environment supporting QTS’ accelerating growth profile which encompasses collaboration across multiple departments within QTS to enhance strategic insights and capital allocation decisions, support ongoing financing initiatives and coordinate various reporting requirements. This position will manage select groups of assets and work closely with Blackstone’s leadership team for reporting requirements and ad-hoc requests to meet the needs of asset-level stakeholders.

**RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned**

+ Partner with the Property Development teams to support in-depth reporting on development plans and schedule at a detailed asset level, including support of project budgets and key budget variances

+ Partner with Facility Management team to support and report on full operating details at asset level including inventory tracking, leasing pipeline and operating budget variances and benchmarking

+ Leverage underwriting models from Investments and Capital Markets teams to support ongoing asset-level financing initiatives

+ Support asset-level projections, stabilized yield, and ROIC analysis

+ Key reporting responsibility associated with asset-level financings

+ Support financial reporting and tracking for bank and lender compliance and loan draws

+ Integrate information from various departments to ensure consistency with budget and FP&A reporting

+ Serve as a liaison between Development, Operations and Accounting to track and report on capital spend and operating details at project and asset level

+ Support cash management needs of Treasury team with asset-level budgeting and tracking of cash spend and future funding needs, with input from Development and Operations teams

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**

+ Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or other relevant area

+ Seven or more years of experience in finance and/or real estate, including three or more years of asset management experience with asset-level financing, asset recycling, and/or real estate management experience

+ Expertise in the general principles of real estate, including operations and analysis, budgeting, financial reporting, and general accounting

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**

+ Experience working with private equity sponsors

+ Knowledge of capital financing and structuring

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**

+ Strong analytical skills including the ability to collect, analyze information, problem-solve and make decisions based on data

+ Ability to communicate complex issues effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing

+ Effective interpersonal, communication and listening skills necessary to form strong working relationships with all levels of management and throughout the various cross functional teams

+ Ability to effectively multi-task, while maintaining accuracy and quality of work product

+ Strong self-starter that thrives in a fast paced, dynamic environment with multiple and evolving priorities and deadlines

+ Modest travel will be required for this position

**TOTAL REWARDS**

+ This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

+ This position is Bonus eligible.

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We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:

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Know Your Rights (Spanish)

The pay transparency policy is available here:

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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust. We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35+ data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.

At QTS, we’re fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom – one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we’re innovating to stay ahead of the curve.

We are powered by people.

And we’d like to invite you to join us.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

+ Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting

+ Every employee is bonus or commission eligible

+ Generous PTO Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days

+ Paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked

+ Pet and Legal Insurance

+ Q-Rest Sabbatical Program

+ Q-Anniversary Service Award Program

+ Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers

+ Military Benefits Package

+ QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program

+ QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents

+ QTS Crisis Fund

+ Wellness Program

+ Tuition Reimbursement Program