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. Our approach is collaborative with cities and counties to ensure development is targeted for optimal locations to maximize revenue and economic development benefits for the community, while being good stewards of the land and minimizing the impact on neighbors. Tract is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with real estate holdings throughout the United States.Position OverviewThe VP of Land Strategy is a unique hybrid operating and 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 and negotiation, due diligence, and financial and data analysis and 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 and communication skills, research and 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.ResponsibilitiesDevelop, screen, contact and establish and manage relationships with acquisition prospects and other external market stakeholders including utility groups and local government officialsStructure and negotiate business terms of investments from sourcing through closeUtilize and create financial models using comparables and other data-driven assumptions to determine valuation and acquisition pricing and potential investment returnsFormulate investment cases, develop materials for, and present materials for investment committee, senior leadership, and other external stakeholdersCoordinate the due diligence and closing process for transactions under contract, working with the internal GIS, Development, and Legal teams as well as third partiesResearch, gather, and analyze useful datasets from public and proprietary sources to stay up to date on market trends and evaluate new opportunitiesQualifications7+ years of experience at an investment bank, management, strategy, or real estate consulting firm, corporate development or finance, or private equity or venture capital, including 4+ years of underwriting experienceAbility 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 informationProven success in end-to-end transaction executionHigh proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPointFamiliarity with GIS data formatsPreferred background in data centers, real estate, utility, or industrial industriesRequired Traits, Expertise, And SkillsResponsible, ethical, and collaborative mindset with a can-do attitude, pride in work product, and appreciation of the value of communicating, brainstorming and sharing informationPassion for entrepreneurial growth or real estate and a hands-on, collaborative approach towards investing and businessEnthusiastic problem solver who enjoys widely varied challengesSelf-starter who can take the lead on complex projects, work under pressure, deal with multiple deadlines, and work with minimal supervisionDetail oriented to support data-driven analysis and decision-makingStrong written communication skills including internal reports and memos and verbal communication skills including presentations to senior leaders and board membersEagerness to be a part of building something unique, special, and valuable in a dynamic environment with a top-notch teamTravelThis position will require occasional travel to Tract markets, up to 40 percent per yearExpected Salary Range: $225,000 - $300,000 + Discretionary BonusTract EmploymentTract 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 as assigned to meet the organization's ongoing needs. Tract 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 info@tract.com.