Director of Land Acquisitions

Deca•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Deca Digital is assembling one of the largest powered land portfolios in the United States, and land acquisition is the foundation of that strategy. The Director of Land Acquisitions is a field-forward professional who will identify, negotiate, and secure land positions across Deca’s target markets. This role will work closely with the broader acquisitions team and company leadership to execute options, purchase agreements, easements, and rights-of-way on high-potential sites. It is suited for an experienced acquisitions or broker professional who is equally comfortable cold-calling landowners, reviewing title chains, and coordinating with attorneys to close complex transactions.

Requirements

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.
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in Texas preferred
Multi-state or national portfolio management is a significant plus.

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.