Investment Associate, Data Center Transactions - West

Job Title Investment Associate, Data Center Transactions - West Company Prologis Location San Francisco, California Employment Type Full time Key Responsibilities Collaborate with the Data Center Investment Officer and their team to drive deal flow by identifying and developing data center opportunities, including green‑field land acquisition, development, and value‑add redevelopments. Build and maintain key relationships with third‑party vendors, including brokers, architects, contractors, and engineers, to facilitate the successful delivery of data center projects. Identify, present, and assess new investment opportunities within the data center sector, with an emphasis on capitalizing on emerging trends to deliver industry‑leading returns. Lead the preparation of investment memos, feasibility studies, and other presentations for senior management and the Investment Committee. Evaluate the value and potential of data center investments or development projects by creating and analyzing discounted cash flow models, proforma models, and other related financial analyses. Manage and maintain proforma models for existing and future land banks designated for data center development. Demonstrate willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed. Exercise sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes. Qualifications 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the real estate or construction industry, with a focus on development, finance, or project management, particularly within the data center or industrial sectors. Strong knowledge of financial and real estate concepts, such as joint‑venture partnerships, net present values, internal rates of return, and cap rates, as well as the ability to create and modify cash flow models (with and without debt financing, distribution waterfalls) using Argus and Microsoft Excel. Experience in analyzing, interpreting, and creating real estate and construction documents, including LOIs, RFPs, property offering memorandums, market reports, and contracts. Ability to travel up to 25% domestically. Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to effectively support cross‑functional teams and represent initiatives to external stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Economics; advanced degree a plus. Familiarity with enterprise software platforms such as Yardi, Salesforce, PeopleSoft, and real estate research databases. Knowledge of data center development considerations, including power and cooling infrastructure, sustainability standards, and client operational needs. Experience in emerging technology, automation, and AI tools in real estate finance and project management. Salary $122,000 – $150,000 annually, with bonus target and compensation package to be determined by location, education, experience, skills, and market data. Benefits All full‑time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle‑specific benefits. The 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. Generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time. Equal Opportunity Statement Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr