Director, Real Estate - Origination

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

Job Summary: The Director Real Estate will take projects from conception through completion – including project initiation, feasibility analysis/financing plan, permitting, design, financing, construction, internal stakeholder coordination, start-up and stabilization of operations. The position is responsible for overseeing all stages of development for several projects at any given time and ensuring the organization meets the objectives of each project within assigned schedule and funding parameters. This Director Real Estate should also understand fundamentals associated with the emerging data center market and the intersection of that market and deregulated power markets.

Responsibilities:

• Building project plans, goals, and budgets for every lease project.
• Managing construction.
• Financial reporting – creating and tracking project budgets, creating PO's, submitting expense reports; assisting with rent analysis as needed.
• Conducting reoccurring project meetings with multiple departments, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Supervise internal and external project managers.
• Facilitate the quality review (QA/QC) process on projects.
• Understand and apply basic project management tools and techniques including the following: project life cycle, client goals and objectives, contract terms and project risk, work breakdown structures, project scope/schedule/budget, project initiation, project planning, financial management and controls, internal/external communication, team management, change management, and project closeout.
• Independently coordinate the work of real estate agents, facility teams, security integration, I.T. and audio-visual support, and the balance of the team throughout an entire project life cycle.
• Analyzing real estate markets and comparing available spaces, with an understanding of the data center market and key trends and issues associated with this market.
• Collaborate with real estate professionals to assess the risk, opportunities and weaknesses of potential properties.
• Negotiating business terms in a proposal and legal terms in a lease contract.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work schedule: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote each week.
• Open office environment with regular work on a laptop for personal tasks and attending virtual and in-person meetings.
• Some overtime required as special projects arise and needs arise in different time zones.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in real estate, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in real estate, project management, or related field.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
• Proficient in MS Office and scheduling software.

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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