Digital Realty Career Opportunities
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Opportunity Snapshot

This highly-visible role offers you the opportunity to take ownership of the overall management and maintenance for Digital Realty’s property in Ashburn, VA.

As Real Estate Manager, you will enjoy working independently yet within a dynamic and supportive management structure, where you will oversee a staff of direct reports and make your mark on the operations of data center facility by leveraging your property management, leadership and problem solving skills.  Quick question for you - click here If you’re a self-driven property management professional eager to join a leading global data center solutions provider with an excellent industry track record and tremendous potential for continuous, ongoing growth, we look forward to hearing from you.

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. focuses on delivering customer-driven data center solutions by providing secure, reliable and cost-effective facilities that meet each customer’s unique data center needs. Digital Realty’s customers include domestic and international companies across multiple industry verticals ranging from financial services, cloud and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, health care and consumer products. Digital Realty's 131 properties, including 12 properties held as investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, comprised approximately 24.5 million square feet as of December 31, 2013, including approximately 1.8 million square feet of space under active development and 1.3 million square feet of space held for future development. Digital Realty's portfolio is located in 33 markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Video: Take a tour of Digital Ashburn, A Digital Realty Datacampus. The tour highlights Building G, our newest data center on campus. Digital Ashburn offers nearly 2 million square feet of data centers located in the second largest data center market in the U.S.

The Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role will either have extensive experience as a property manager or some experience in property management combined with data center experience as well. Additionally, in order to be a good fit for this opportunity you will have:
  • A bachelor’s degree preferably in Business, Real Estate, or Finance, or the comparable experience.
  • Four to seven years of related experience. Quick question for you - click here
  • A strong understanding of financial terms and principals and the ability to analyze and conduct complex financial and business decisions.
  • The ability to effectively resolve situations or complaints from customers, employees, or management.
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of common terms and components related to HVAC and electrical infrastructure (including primary and back-up systems).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • The ability to express ideas clearly in written and verbal communications, with the capability to create complex financial and business related documents.
  • Strong organizational skills and detail orientation.
  • A proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service.
  • Experience with acquisitions and implementing / creating new systems and procedures would be a strong plus. Tenant improvement and construction experience is also preferred.
Additionally, on the front-end you should be willing and able to travel for training and orientation purposes.

The Role

As the Real Estate Manager, you will be responsible for all financial aspects and the overall management and maintenance of the building, including a robust mechanical and electrical infrastructure that was built specifically for our customer.

Digital Realty owns over 100 data centers around the world. A Property Assistant, Chief Engineer and janitorial and security staff will all report directly into you, and there will also be a full complement of on-site Engineering staff to help with the technical aspects of the facility.
 
More specifically, you will:
  • Oversee and be responsible for the planning, budgeting and control of operating and capital expenditures. Quick question for you - click here
  • Manage the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, monthly reports, and variance reports.
  • Supervise the accounts receivable and accounts payable process, including collection of rent, accruals, payment of expenses, common area maintenance estimates, tune-ups, reconciliations, compliance with lease terms, and preparation of all related documentation.
  • Oversee the compliance of all customer lease agreements to ensure all obligations of the Landlord and Customer are being met.
  • Respond to customer requests and needs and coordinate with the Property Management and Technical Operation Teams to solve the issues.
  • Maintain strong relationship with customers.
  • Oversee the selection and performance of vendor services, including preparation of request for proposals and service agreements; monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance and standards established in the service agreement are being met; supervise scheduling and facilitating maintenance with vendors and customers.
  • Perform property inspections on a regular basis; make recommendations to maintain/enhance the asset.
  • Maintain a strong relationship with the Asset Manager and Technical Operations Team for the portfolio to ensure that all corporate objectives are being met.
  • Supervise and manage team members to ensure exceptional performance is being achieved.
  • Set and attain performance goals.
  • Responsible for the development, coaching, and counseling of the team members.
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Pictured: located on 50 acres of land in the Dulles technology corridor of Northern Virginia, Datacenter Park boasts six data center buildings that support both Turn-Key Datacenter and Powered Base Building configurations. The campus is located less than 7 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport and adjacent to the future Metro rail station.

Why Digital Realty

High visibility -- you’ll enjoy the visibility that comes with providing tours, asset insight and relevant market information to our management, investors and prospective new customers. We place a strong focus on promoting from within. Prove yourself a star, and this role could open the door for management or other opportunities for growth within the company.

Ownership and impact -- you will play an integral part in the financial and operational aspects of the management of this portfolio -- giving you great exposure and visibility. You will have the opportunity to expand your skill sets and learn from a talented group of our Real Estate managers.

The “best of both worlds” -- you'll find that working for our company may be a little bit different. We are small enough, with over 800 employees worldwide, that your hard work will be visible throughout the organization, yet our extensive portfolio of services and solutions and proven track record of growth, stability and industry-leading innovation give you the resources and tools you need to take your career to the next level.

Unique culture -- we are a collaborative, people-focused group dedicated to quality and continuous improvement. When you become a member of our team, you receive our commitment to your continued development and support.

Green standard for sustainability -- we are committed to improving the performance and energy efficiency of our data centers through the creation, adoption and promotion of industry-leading best data center practices and experience. We are pioneers in thinking about green data centers, as well as, adopting and building to LEED and BREEAM certification requirements. We are also a Contributing Member of The Green Grid.

Strong foundation -- our financial strength and stability provide our customers with the assurance that Digital Realty will be their data center partner for current data center needs and those in the future.  Our investment grade debt ratings provide us access with access to capital to support the growth of our company, provide financing options for our customers, and continually invest in our properties. We view each of our customers as a long term partner. At Digital Realty the success of their business is our business.

Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pictured: Sustainability is key to security. That’s why many of our data centers around the world are LEED® or BREEAM certified and built to standards that maximize efficiency and minimize environmental impact.

Keys to Success

To excel in this role, you will use your real estate, property management and (preferred) data center experience to come up to speed very quickly with our very unique standards of business, procedures and policies. Our operations and standards are distinctive and one-of-a kind, so you’ll need the aptitude and learning agility to swiftly gain a comprehensive understanding of our inimitable systems and functions.

Additionally, in order to be an outstanding Commercial Property/Facilities Operations Manager, you’ll need to be comfortable working autonomously and independently, in an environment where your supervisor may not be on-site. You won’t be on an island though, as the support and resources from your manager are only a phone call or e-mail away. We’ll expect you to proactively problem solve and look for solutions independently, and exercise your judgment and managerial abilities to take action and make decisions. The ability to look at a situation, analyze the cause of the issue and the viable options available, apply judgment and then present the recommendation are exactly the type of problem solving skill sets we are looking for. If you’re self-directed and enjoy taking ownership of your work, this role could be the ideal environment for you to succeed.

About Us

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. supports the data center and colocation strategies of more than 600 firms across its secure, network-rich portfolio of data centers located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Digital Realty's clients include domestic and international companies of all sizes, ranging from financial services, cloud and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, gaming, life sciences and consumer products.

Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.

Digital Realty offers a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions.

Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to any employee of Digital Realty and its subsidiaries. Digital Realty is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited referrals.

Opportunity Snapshot

This highly-visible role offers you the opportunity to take ownership of the overall management and maintenance for Digital Realty’s property in Ashburn, VA.

As Real Estate Manager, you will enjoy working independently yet within a dynamic and supportive management structure, where you will oversee a staff of direct reports and make your mark on the operations of data center facility by leveraging your property management, leadership and problem solving skills.  Quick question for you - click here If you’re a self-driven property management professional eager to join a leading global data center solutions provider with an excellent industry track record and tremendous potential for continuous, ongoing growth, we look forward to hearing from you.

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. focuses on delivering customer-driven data center solutions by providing secure, reliable and cost-effective facilities that meet each customer’s unique data center needs. Digital Realty’s customers include domestic and international companies across multiple industry verticals ranging from financial services, cloud and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, health care and consumer products. Digital Realty's 131 properties, including 12 properties held as investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, comprised approximately 24.5 million square feet as of December 31, 2013, including approximately 1.8 million square feet of space under active development and 1.3 million square feet of space held for future development. Digital Realty's portfolio is located in 33 markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Video: Take a tour of Digital Ashburn, A Digital Realty Datacampus. The tour highlights Building G, our newest data center on campus. Digital Ashburn offers nearly 2 million square feet of data centers located in the second largest data center market in the U.S.

The Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role will either have extensive experience as a property manager or some experience in property management combined with data center experience as well. Additionally, in order to be a good fit for this opportunity you will have:
  • A bachelor’s degree preferably in Business, Real Estate, or Finance, or the comparable experience.
  • Four to seven years of related experience. Quick question for you - click here
  • A strong understanding of financial terms and principals and the ability to analyze and conduct complex financial and business decisions.
  • The ability to effectively resolve situations or complaints from customers, employees, or management.
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of common terms and components related to HVAC and electrical infrastructure (including primary and back-up systems).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • The ability to express ideas clearly in written and verbal communications, with the capability to create complex financial and business related documents.
  • Strong organizational skills and detail orientation.
  • A proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service.
  • Experience with acquisitions and implementing / creating new systems and procedures would be a strong plus. Tenant improvement and construction experience is also preferred.
Additionally, on the front-end you should be willing and able to travel for training and orientation purposes.

The Role

As the Real Estate Manager, you will be responsible for all financial aspects and the overall management and maintenance of the building, including a robust mechanical and electrical infrastructure that was built specifically for our customer.

Digital Realty owns over 100 data centers around the world. A Property Assistant, Chief Engineer and janitorial and security staff will all report directly into you, and there will also be a full complement of on-site Engineering staff to help with the technical aspects of the facility.
 
More specifically, you will:
  • Oversee and be responsible for the planning, budgeting and control of operating and capital expenditures. Quick question for you - click here
  • Manage the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, monthly reports, and variance reports.
  • Supervise the accounts receivable and accounts payable process, including collection of rent, accruals, payment of expenses, common area maintenance estimates, tune-ups, reconciliations, compliance with lease terms, and preparation of all related documentation.
  • Oversee the compliance of all customer lease agreements to ensure all obligations of the Landlord and Customer are being met.
  • Respond to customer requests and needs and coordinate with the Property Management and Technical Operation Teams to solve the issues.
  • Maintain strong relationship with customers.
  • Oversee the selection and performance of vendor services, including preparation of request for proposals and service agreements; monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance and standards established in the service agreement are being met; supervise scheduling and facilitating maintenance with vendors and customers.
  • Perform property inspections on a regular basis; make recommendations to maintain/enhance the asset.
  • Maintain a strong relationship with the Asset Manager and Technical Operations Team for the portfolio to ensure that all corporate objectives are being met.
  • Supervise and manage team members to ensure exceptional performance is being achieved.
  • Set and attain performance goals.
  • Responsible for the development, coaching, and counseling of the team members.
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Pictured: located on 50 acres of land in the Dulles technology corridor of Northern Virginia, Datacenter Park boasts six data center buildings that support both Turn-Key Datacenter and Powered Base Building configurations. The campus is located less than 7 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport and adjacent to the future Metro rail station.

Why Digital Realty

High visibility -- you’ll enjoy the visibility that comes with providing tours, asset insight and relevant market information to our management, investors and prospective new customers. We place a strong focus on promoting from within. Prove yourself a star, and this role could open the door for management or other opportunities for growth within the company.

Ownership and impact -- you will play an integral part in the financial and operational aspects of the management of this portfolio -- giving you great exposure and visibility. You will have the opportunity to expand your skill sets and learn from a talented group of our Real Estate managers.

The “best of both worlds” -- you'll find that working for our company may be a little bit different. We are small enough, with over 800 employees worldwide, that your hard work will be visible throughout the organization, yet our extensive portfolio of services and solutions and proven track record of growth, stability and industry-leading innovation give you the resources and tools you need to take your career to the next level.

Unique culture -- we are a collaborative, people-focused group dedicated to quality and continuous improvement. When you become a member of our team, you receive our commitment to your continued development and support.

Green standard for sustainability -- we are committed to improving the performance and energy efficiency of our data centers through the creation, adoption and promotion of industry-leading best data center practices and experience. We are pioneers in thinking about green data centers, as well as, adopting and building to LEED and BREEAM certification requirements. We are also a Contributing Member of The Green Grid.

Strong foundation -- our financial strength and stability provide our customers with the assurance that Digital Realty will be their data center partner for current data center needs and those in the future.  Our investment grade debt ratings provide us access with access to capital to support the growth of our company, provide financing options for our customers, and continually invest in our properties. We view each of our customers as a long term partner. At Digital Realty the success of their business is our business.

Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pictured: Sustainability is key to security. That’s why many of our data centers around the world are LEED® or BREEAM certified and built to standards that maximize efficiency and minimize environmental impact.

Keys to Success

To excel in this role, you will use your real estate, property management and (preferred) data center experience to come up to speed very quickly with our very unique standards of business, procedures and policies. Our operations and standards are distinctive and one-of-a kind, so you’ll need the aptitude and learning agility to swiftly gain a comprehensive understanding of our inimitable systems and functions.

Additionally, in order to be an outstanding Commercial Property/Facilities Operations Manager, you’ll need to be comfortable working autonomously and independently, in an environment where your supervisor may not be on-site. You won’t be on an island though, as the support and resources from your manager are only a phone call or e-mail away. We’ll expect you to proactively problem solve and look for solutions independently, and exercise your judgment and managerial abilities to take action and make decisions. The ability to look at a situation, analyze the cause of the issue and the viable options available, apply judgment and then present the recommendation are exactly the type of problem solving skill sets we are looking for. If you’re self-directed and enjoy taking ownership of your work, this role could be the ideal environment for you to succeed.

About Us

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. supports the data center and colocation strategies of more than 600 firms across its secure, network-rich portfolio of data centers located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Digital Realty's clients include domestic and international companies of all sizes, ranging from financial services, cloud and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, gaming, life sciences and consumer products.

Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.

Digital Realty offers a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions.

Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to any employee of Digital Realty and its subsidiaries. Digital Realty is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited referrals.
Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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