DC BLOX · 4 days ago
Real Estate Acquisition Manager
DC BLOX is shaping the future of digital infrastructure, empowering businesses with secure and reliable solutions. The Real Estate Acquisition Manager will identify and acquire land suitable for data center development, navigating entitlements and stakeholder negotiations while managing the due diligence process.
Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and secure land parcels in strategic locations suitable for data center development
Partner with internal teams (real estate, legal, development, engineering) to assess land viability, including power, fiber, water, and other critical infrastructure availability
Lead negotiations with landowners, brokers, and municipalities to secure favorable purchase terms or options, in addition to pursuing available tax abatement and incentive programs with the municipalities
Oversee due diligence including title review, environmental studies, geotechnical reports, and permitting risks
Build and maintain a pipeline of strategic land opportunities in target markets
Analyze market trends, zoning regulations, and land use policies to guide acquisition strategy
Cultivate relationships with utility providers, economic development authorities, and government agencies to accelerate land entitlement and infrastructure coordination
Provide regular reporting on acquisition status, market conditions, and risks to senior leadership
Support master planning efforts to ensure land use efficiency, scalability, and alignment with data center design standards
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
3-5+ years of experience in real estate acquisition or development
Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Civil Engineering, or related field
Proven track record of sourcing and closing land transactions
Strong understanding of entitlements, permitting, land use, and local government processes
Excellent negotiation, financial modeling, and analytical skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
Ability to travel regularly within the Southeast U.S
Preferred
Experience working with utility-scale infrastructure or mission-critical facilities
Established relationships with landowners, brokers, municipalities, and utilities in the Southeast region
Familiarity with GIS and mapping tools for site identification
Company
DC BLOX
DC BLOX is a digital infrastructure provider that delivers integrated data center and fiber network solutions.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.65BKey Investors
Deutsche BankAtalaya Capital
2025-08-11Debt Financing· $1.15B
2024-10-08Private Equity
2024-10-08Debt Financing· $265M
Recent News
2025-08-13
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