Director of Land Acquisition

Director, Land Acquisition - Global Data Center Owner / Operator

A global data center developer, owner and operator is seeking a Director of Land to lead the identification, acquisition and development of strategic data center sites across the United States to support the company’s rapidly expanding hyperscale and AI infrastructure platform This individual will play a critical role in shaping the company’s U.S. growth strategy, securing large-scale sites capable of supporting hyperscale and AI deployments across key markets. The role requires strong expertise across land acquisition, utility infrastructure, entitlement strategy and large-scale infrastructure development. The ideal candidate will come from a data center owner/operator, hyperscaler or powered land background. Key Responsibilities'Lead national land acquisition and site strategy initiatives for hyperscale and AI-focused developments Identify, evaluate and secure strategic sites across targeted U.S. markets Prioritize markets based on: Deliverable power availability, Transmission and utility infrastructure. Fiber connectivity and latency, Entitlement and permitting environment, Incentives and tax advantages, Scalability and speed-to-market. Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified development opportunities. Lead negotiations for: Land purchases, Options and ground leases, Development agreements and related transactions Partner closely with utilities, transmission providers and infrastructure stakeholders to support power and connectivity strategies Oversee diligence activities including:, Environmental assessments, Zoning and permitting reviews, Infrastructure and utility feasibility, Site risk evaluation Engage with municipalities, economic development groups and government agencies to support project advancement and incentive negotiations Collaborate cross-functionally with internal real estate, engineering, construction, finance and operations teams to transition projects from acquisition through development Provide executive leadership with regular updates on pipeline activity, market trends, risks and strategic recommendations