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# Director, Government Affairs and Community Liaison at T5 Properties LLC

- **Company:** T5 Properties LLC
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-23
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/t5datacenters-2/c082f916-40e4-4fe8-93fa-fc0da5625176

## Job description

Company Description

Forever On! From the start in 2008, T5 has been focused on supporting enterprise and hyperscale customers with customized data center solutions. Today, we remain dedicated to an unrivaled level of quality that extends across the lifecycle of the core data center ranging from customized turnkey development, facilities management and data center operations to customized construction needs worldwide!

The world’s biggest companies trust T5 with their data center operations.

At T5, our success is fueled by our team. With over 400 engineers, technicians and professional staff, we’re proud to foster an inclusive culture of excellence and progression that’s dedicated to serving our customers

-Commitment to Diversity & Military Veterans -Battle-Tested Leadership Experience -100% Data Center Focused -Owner-Operator Mindset

The Director, Government Affairs and Community Liaison serves as the primary bridge between the company’s data center developments and the surrounding community, local and state government officials, and industry specific and regional lobbyist and stakeholders. This role ensures the company is viewed favorably as a responsible, transparent, long‑term partner by proactively engaging residents, elected officials, regulators, utilities, and civic organizations. The Liaison provides a continuous feedback loop between external stakeholders and internal teamsto ensure community sentiment, risks, and opportunities are understood and acted upon.  The Liaison will ensure that all external communications are consistent and in harmony with the latest best practices being implemented at the company’s developments.

This position requires regular in‑person engagement across the company’s regional markets.

## RESPONSIBILITIES

- Build and maintain relationships with local residents, neighborhood groups, civic organizations, press and publications representatives, lobbying groups, and business leaders.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for local elected officials, press and external publications, lobbying groups, and industry influencing government officials.
- Represent the company at public policy hearings, council meetings, community forums, and open houses.
- Translate technical information about data center operations, energy use, construction impacts, and environmental considerations into clear, accessible messaging.
- Monitor community sentiment and identify emerging issues, risks, misinformation, or concerns requiring internal escalation.
- Monitor and report internally on data center related legislation. Assist in developing positions on public policy proposals and strategies to advance such positions.
- Capture and synthesize feedback from residents, officials, and stakeholders into actionable insights for development, construction, operations, and communications teams.
- Support cross‑functional coordination to align engagement activities with project milestones and operational needs.
- Manage external messaging campaigns to communicate appropriate project details and topic positioning. Develop and deliver community education materials, FAQs, talking points, and outreach content in partnership with communications teams.
- Plan and execute community events including site tours, open houses, workforce programs, and school partnerships.
- Maintain ongoing documentation of stakeholder interactions, commitments, issues, and engagement workflows.
- Prepare periodic reports summarizing community sentiment, risks, opportunities, and engagement outcomes for internal leadership.
- Identify and prioritize opportunities for community engagement at the project and campaign level.
- Support workforce and education initiatives with local schools, technical colleges, and workforce development organizations.
- Ensure consistent messaging across all community‑facing communications, public statements, and engagement materials.
- Travel regularly within active project regions to maintain an active, visible presence in host communities.
- Assist in maintaining the company's ISO 27001 certification by following established security policies and procedures and supporting information security, compliance, and audit-related activities.

## EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- 6+ years of experience in community relations, public affairs, local government, infrastructure, utilities, and/ or strategic communications.
- Experience with infrastructure or energy topics preferred, especially data centers, utilities, or large‑scale development.
- Understanding of legislative process and experience in developing strategies in response to proposed legislation.
- Strong public speaking ability with experience presenting at public meetings and regulatory hearings.
- Proven relationship‑building skills with community leaders, elected officials, and civic groups.
- Ability to navigate sensitive issues and maintain professionalism under pressure.
- Excellent writing and documentation skills for reports, briefings, and public‑facing materials.
- Familiarity with zoning and permitting processes is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES

- A proactive, detail‑oriented self‑starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong listening, analytical skills, and sound legal judgment.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with business objectives.
- Professional communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to negotiate effectively and identify practical, business‑oriented solutions.
- High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
- Strong organizational skills and pride in producing high‑quality work.
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

## PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, and balance
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl using both arms and legs
- Ability to reach, grasp, push, pull, handle, feel, and type with both hands and arms
- Ability to smell, talk and hear
- Ability to see at close and distance ranges and the ability to see and correctly distinguish color
- Ability to work inside and outside

## About T5 Properties LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: T5 Properties LLC is the development, investment, and asset management division of T5 Data Centers, focused on acquiring land and power, developing scalable data center campuses, and stewarding long-term asset value for hyperscale, enterprise, and institutional customers.
- **Entity Type**: Private (division of a larger private entity, T5 Data Centers)
- **Headquarters**: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- **Founded**: 2008 (T5 Data Centers was founded; T5 Properties operates as a distinct entity under the T5 umbrella)
- **Founders**: Pete Marin (CEO & Chairman of T5 Data Centers); Jimmy Bailey (Co-founder & Chief Development Officer)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Data center real estate development and investment
- **Target customers**: Hyperscale cloud providers, large enterprises, and institutional investors requiring mission-critical data center capacity
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To deliver high-performance data center infrastructure with an owner’s mindset, focusing on site strategy, capital discipline, and long-term asset performance — operating under the standard of being “Forever On.”

## Products & Services
- **Data Center Development**: Full lifecycle development of large-scale data center campuses, including site selection, land acquisition, power procurement, design, and construction oversight.
- **Investment & Asset Management**: Long-term ownership and stewardship of data center assets, managing capital deployment and portfolio strategy to maximize value over decades.
- **Power & Site Strategy**: Deep expertise in securing high-capacity power (3GW+ managed), navigating utility interconnection, and selecting strategic low-cost total cost of ownership (TCO) markets.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private entity; T5 Data Centers is privately held)
- **Key Metric**: T5 Data Centers manages 3GW+ of power capacity, has developed 4M+ SF of data center space, and delivered 200+ mission-critical projects.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: T5 Properties operates as part of the T5 Data Centers platform, which is backed by institutional capital partners (specific investors not publicly named). Key leadership includes Peter Almond (CIO & President of T5 Properties) and Pete Marin (CEO & Chairman).
- **Growth Signals**: In January 2026, T5 announced a strategic alignment separating T5 Properties and T5 Services into distinct operating entities under the T5 umbrella, reflecting significant scale and positioning for continued growth amid surging demand from AI and cloud applications.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Owner’s mindset**: T5 Properties develops and owns assets for the long term, aligning site selection and capital decisions with decades-long hold periods rather than short-term flip strategies.
- **Integrated platform**: As part of T5 Data Centers, T5 Properties has unique access to T5 Services’ construction and operations expertise, enabling tighter coordination and risk reduction on complex projects.
- **Proven track record**: Nearly 20 years of experience developing and operating data centers across two continents, with a reputation for disciplined execution and reliability in live, energized environments.
- **Deep power expertise**: The company has established itself as a leader in securing and managing high-capacity power, a critical and increasingly scarce resource in the data center industry.

## Strategic Focus
- **Capital deployment**: Continuing to expand the development pipeline with disciplined capital allocation, targeting high-demand markets for AI and cloud infrastructure.
- **Organizational clarity**: The 2026 realignment into separate Properties and Services entities allows T5 Properties to operate with greater independence, focus, and accountability, while remaining integrated with the broader T5 platform.
- **Long-term asset stewardship**: Prioritizing thoughtful growth, site strategy, and portfolio management to ensure assets perform for decades, not just quarters.
- **Scalability**: Building the organizational capacity and processes to scale development activity without sacrificing execution quality.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-critical impact**: Employees contribute directly to building the physical infrastructure that powers AI, cloud computing, and the digital economy.
- **Entrepreneurial yet established culture**: T5 combines the agility and ownership mentality of a founder-led company with the resources and scale of a major industry player.
- **Growth trajectory**: The company is actively scaling its Properties division, offering significant career growth opportunities in a booming sector (data center demand is accelerating due to AI).
- **Leadership depth**: The executive team includes experienced real estate, finance, and data center veterans who bring deep industry knowledge and a long-term perspective.
- **Work environment**: Based in Atlanta, GA. The company operates with a focus on disciplined execution, safety, and reliability. Specific remote/hybrid policy is not publicly detailed, but the nature of the work (site selection, development oversight) likely involves a mix of office and field-based roles.

## Sources
1. [t5datacenters.com - Overview](https://t5datacenters.com/)
2. [t5datacenters.com - Two Paths, One Legacy](https://t5datacenters.com/resources/two-paths-one-legacy/)
3. [t5datacenters.com - Executive Leadership](https://t5datacenters.com/leadership/)
4. [prnewswire.com - T5 Announces Strategic Alignment (Jan 2026)](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/t5-announces-strategic-alignment-of-services-and-properties-to-support-continued-growth-302661735.html)
5. [jobs.lever.co - T5 Data Centers Careers](https://jobs.lever.co/t5datacenters)

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