VP of Land Strategy

Tract is a team of digital infrastructure experts dedicated to accelerating responsible data center growth by developing master-planned data center parks with access to pre-positioned power and fiber in key markets where hyperscale and AI demand is going. Our approach is collaborative with governments, utilities, cities, and regions to ensure development is targeted for the optimal locations to maximize the economic development benefits for the community while being good stewards of the land and minimizing the impact on neighbors.

Position Overview:

The VP of Land Strategy is a unique hybrid operating / investing role with the opportunity to lead all aspects of real estate investments and oversee all analyses that will drive core strategic business decisions at Tract. The role will involve hands-on leadership of deal sourcing & negotiation, due diligence, and financial / data analysis & visualization to produce a variety of investment materials to present to senior leadership and external stakeholders of the business. The right candidate is a self-starting leader with strong presentation & communication skills, research & analytical abilities, and ability to quarterback deals end-to-end.  This is an exciting role with an opportunity to build skills, leverage experienced mentorship, and be an integral part of a dynamic company. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop, screen, contact and establish/manage relationships with acquisition prospects and other external market stakeholders including utility groups and local government officials 
• Structure and negotiate business terms of investments from sourcing through close
• Utilize and create financial models using comparables and other data-driven assumptions to determine valuation/acquisition pricing and potential investment returns 
• Formulate investment cases, develop materials for, and present materials for investment committee/senior leadership and other external stakeholders 
• Coordinate the due diligence and closing process for transactions under contract, working with the internal GIS, Development, and Legal teams as well as third parties
• Research, gather, and analyze useful datasets from public and proprietary sources to stay up to date on market trends and evaluate new opportunities 

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience at an investment bank, management / strategy / real estate consulting firm, corporate development / finance, or private equity / venture capital, including 4+ years of underwriting experience 
• Ability to organize, interpret, and draw appropriate conclusions from large volumes of data and to creatively present the information in a manner that enables all stakeholders to easily understand the information 
• Proven success in end-to-end transaction execution 
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Word / PowerPoint 
• Familiarity with GIS data formats 
• Preferred background in data centers, real estate, utility, or industrial industries 

Required Traits, Expertise, and Skills:

• Responsible, ethical, and collaborative mindset with a can-do attitude, pride in work product, and appreciation of the value of communicating, brainstorming and sharing information 
• Passion for entrepreneurial growth or real estate and a hands-on, collaborative approach towards investing and business 
• Enthusiastic problem solver who enjoys widely varied challenges 
• Self-starter who can take the lead on complex projects, work under pressure, deal with multiple deadlines, and work with minimal supervision 
• Detail oriented to support data-driven analysis and decision-making 
• Strong written communication skills including internal reports / memos and verbal communication skills including presentations to senior leaders and board members 
• Eagerness to be a part of building something unique, special, and valuable in a dynamic environment with a top-notch team 

Travel: This position will require occasional travel to Tract markets – up to 40% per year 

Expected Salary Range: Total Compensation $225,000 to $300,000 (Base + Annual Bonus)

Tract Capital Employment:

Tract Capital employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO. 

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

Tract Capital is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at [email protected].