About Dataprana

Dataprana is a US digital infrastructure company headquartered in Miami, FL, specializing in data center development. With a 500 MW energized site pipeline across multiple U.S. states and an ambitious goal of 5 GW by 2030, we build mid-scale data centers optimized for speed-to-market deployment — faster and leaner than traditional developers. Our focus: land and power acquisition, permitting, and rapid energization to meet explosive AI/GPUaaS demand.

About the Role

We are looking for a sharp, ambitious, and real estate-savvy Land Acquisition Associate to join our business unit focused on acquiring energized land. Reporting directly to the Chief Development Officer, you will support end-to-end execution of land acquisitions, from identifying target sites to negotiating with sellers and facilitating closings. This role offers high visibility, the opportunity to own full acquisition lifecycles, and meaningful involvement in shaping Dataprana’s real estate footprint.

Key Outcomes – Year 1

• Assume end-to-end ownership of at least 15 land acquisition projects.
• Successfully acquire at least 10 land plots suitable for data center development.
• Build and maintain a proprietary pipeline of 50+ viable land opportunities.

Responsibilities

As a Land Acquisition Associate at Dataprana,  your responsibilities include:

1. Land Sourcing & Due Diligence

• Identify and evaluate land near power infrastructure.
• Conduct early-stage due diligence (e.g., zoning, access, environmental, etc.).
• Maintain a pipeline of sites, brokers, and landowners.

2. Deal sourcing

• Source off-market deals and track lead quality.
• Build and manage relationships with real estate brokers.

3. Transaction Execution

• Support or lead negotiations with landowners and brokers.
• Draft LOIs, offers, and coordinate closings with legal.

4. Reporting & Presentations

• Maintain trackers and dashboards.
• Prepare materials for internal and external stakeholders.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• 2+ years of experience in real estate acquisitions, land development, or site selection.
• Strong understanding of property valuation, zoning, permitting, and transaction processes.
• Skilled at building and sustaining trusted relationships (e.g., with brokers, sellers, and internal stakeholders).
• Proven ability to conduct due diligence and coordinate closing activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ownership mindset — proactive, self-directed, and solutions-focused.
• Thrives in a startup environment with evolving priorities and fast timelines.
• Collaborative, reliable, and solutions-oriented.

Ideal Candidate

• Familiarity with energy infrastructure or utility permitting.
• Experience negotiating purchase agreements or working directly with sellers.
• Exposure to data center or industrial land use cases.

Location & Work Environment

• Primary Location: Remote (Texas preferred)
• Travel Requirements: Moderate travel as needed for site visits and pre-development meetings

Compensation

• Compensation: To be determined, commensurate with experience
• Unlimited PTO, subject to Company policy
• 6 days paid US holidays
• Professional training reimbursement