Director - Real Estate Transactions

Overview

Lead real estate due diligence, negotiations, and closings for data center sites

Key Responsibilities

• land closings
• title review
• due diligence
• risk management
• contract negotiation
• reporting

Tasks

-Oversee and coordinate all aspects of land closings, ensuring transactions are executed accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance with contractual and legal requirements -Evaluate prospective sites, conduct detailed title reviews, property boundary assessments, ownership verification, and contract evaluations to ensure alignment with project objectives -Build and maintain strong relationships with sellers, brokers, and other stakeholders to facilitate negotiations and resolve transactional challenges -Negotiate purchase agreements, options, easements, and related contracts to secure favorable terms, mitigate risk, and advance project timelines -Lead all real estate due diligence activities, including title analysis, mineral rights evaluation, and site surveys, to support accurate risk assessment and acquisition decisions -Identify, assess, and resolve risks associated with land and contract acquisitions, including title defects, encumbrances, compliance issues, and land use restrictions—developing proactive risk management strategies to protect company interests -Collaborate with internal and external counsel to prepare, review, and finalize real estate agreements, ensuring contracts are legally sound and strategically aligned -Monitor real estate market trends, regulatory developments, and competitive activity in target geographies, advising leadership on acquisition opportunities and portfolio risks -Maintain organized and compliant records of all contracts, amendments, correspondence, and closing documents in accordance with company data management policies -Provide clear, regular reporting on acquisition progress, contract milestones, and key risks to Development Leads, project partners, and senior leadership -Drive continuous improvement by developing scalable diligence, reporting, and transaction processes that strengthen team efficiency and effectiveness

Requirements

• financial
• negotiation
• communication
• due diligence
• title
• 7+ years

What You Bring

-Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience evaluating the feasibility and ROI of large capital investments -Proven track record of negotiating complex purchase agreements, options, easements, and related real estate contracts -Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to convey technical and legal information clearly to diverse audiences -High level of integrity and professionalism, with a focus on confidentiality and ethical conduct -Demonstrated ability to work with external stakeholders, including authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), utilities, and economic development agencies to advance complex infrastructure projects -Experience managing land closings and coordinating due diligence, including title review, surveys, mineral rights, and environmental assessments -Strong understanding of land title procedures and mineral rights, with the ability to interpret surveys and report -Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and cross-functional environment and a collaborative mindset with the ability to work across legal, finance, and development functions -Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, real estate, law) and 7+ years of experience leading large-scale, complex real estate transactions in the data center, industrial or related real estate industries

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Benefits

-Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution -Hybrid working environment -Unlimited PTO -Team building and educational opportunities -Competitive compensation and bonus plan

About Rowan Digital Infrastructure

-Emerging to meet the growing demand for hyperscale data capacity in the U.S. -Specializes in powered shells and turnkey campuses, managing all aspects from land acquisition to infrastructure development. -Projects feature strategically located sites with full power, fiber, water, and sustainability integration. -Committed to integrating renewable energy and sustainable engineering, pursuing high-performance building standards. -A leadership team with expertise in hyperscale, energy procurement, and construction drives complex infrastructure delivery. -Repurposing a former smelting site in Frederick County to unlock community economic benefits.

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