Director of Land Acquisitions
Key Responsibilities
* Source and negotiate land option agreements, purchase contracts, easements, and rights-of way in target markets across the United States.
* Conduct title research, chain-of-title analysis, ownership verification, and mineral rights assessments on target parcels.
* Build and maintain deep relationships with landowners, brokers, attorneys, county officials, and other key market participants.
* Track and manage an active pipeline of land negotiations, ensuring timely execution and providing regular status reporting to leadership.
* Perform field visits to assess site conditions, access, and preliminary power and development feasibility.
* Coordinate with acquisitions, energy, and development teams to validate sites against technical, power, and financial criteria.
* Lead curative title processes and work with outside counsel to resolve title encumbrances, mineral rights conflicts, and other land issues.
* Maintain detailed land acquisition records, lease databases, and tracking systems to support portfolio management.
* Support due diligence packages and transaction closings in coordination with legal and finance teams.
* Monitor land markets across target geographies and proactively identify emerging acquisition opportunities.
Who You Are
* 7+ years of land acquisitions experience in oil & gas, renewable energy, power transmission, or data center / real estate
* Strong track record of independently negotiating and closing land agreements across multiple states or jurisdictions.
* Deep familiarity with title examination, mineral rights, real property law, and land records research.
* Experience in Texas preferred; multi-state or national portfolio management is a significant plus.
* Proficient in GIS tools, lease management software, and standard real estate and land records databases.
* A natural relationship builder - comfortable engaging directly with landowners, county clerks, and local legal counterparts.
* Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing a large and geographically dispersed pipeline.
* Self-directed and motivated by a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where accountability and hustle matter.
* Willing to travel across the country to meet with landowners
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