Senior Director, Real Estate Strategy & Acquisitions

Job description

Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster. We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI. We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services. If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe. ABOUT THIS ROLE Crusoe is seeking a Senior Director, Real Estate Strategy & Acquisitions to serve as the high-leverage strategic partner and "right hand" to the Chief Real Estate Officer. This is a "force multiplier" role designed for a sophisticated real estate executive who thrives in the technical trenches of deal-making and capital markets. In this capacity, you will not just manage projects; you will orchestrate the commercial and financial architecture of our global footprint. You will act as a primary surrogate for the CREO in high-stakes negotiations, bridging the gap between vision and execution. Your success is defined by your ability to navigate complex Joint Ventures, institutional financing, and intricate lease structures that underpin multi-billion dollar AI campuses. This role is required to be in-office 5 days per week in our San Francisco, CA headquarters. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Executive Deal Orchestration: Partner directly with the CREO to structure and execute complex capital transactions, including Joint Ventures (JV), programmatic platforms, and institutional real estate partnerships. - High-Stakes Negotiations: Serve as a lead negotiator on sophisticated lease agreements and land acquisitions, ensuring commercial terms align with Crusoe’s long-term operational and financial goals. - Capital Markets & Financing: Support the CREO in securing and managing lender financings. Lead the preparation of investment committee materials and lender packages, acting as a key point of contact for banking and institutional capital partners. - Strategic Partnership: Represent the Office of the CREO in internal and external forums, ensuring seamless communication between Real Estate, Finance, Legal, and Energy teams to drive deal velocity. - Commercial Strategy & Analysis: Conduct deep-dive underwriting and sensitivity analysis on complex deal structures. You will translate technical data into executive-level briefings that facilitate rapid, high-conviction decision-making. - Portfolio Stewardship: Monitor the health and compliance of existing JV and financing arrangements, anticipating refinancing needs or structural pivots as the business scales. WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TEAM - 15+ years of progressive leadership in real estate finance, acquisitions, or capital markets. - You have a "Chief of Staff" mindset - operating with high autonomy, discretion, and a focus on executive-level leverage. - A proven track record of facilitating 9-figure transactions, specifically involving JV structures, project finance, or complex credit facilities. - Ability to "speak the language" of institutional investors, lenders, and C-suite executives, distilling complex legal and financial concepts into actionable strategy. - Deep comfort with the "fine print" - you should be highly proficient in navigating PSAs, JV operating agreements, and loan documents. - A mastery of financial modeling and a "bias for action" that allows you to thrive in a fast-paced, vertically integrated environment. - Based in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area. BONUS POINTS - Background in Data Center, Energy Infrastructure, or Industrial REITs. - Prior experience at a top-tier private equity firm, investment bank, or real estate operator. - Advanced Credentials: JD, MBA, or MS in Real Estate Development. Benefits: - Competitive compensation and equity packages - Restricted Stock Units - Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs - Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance - Employer contributions to HSA account - Paid parental leave - Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability - Professional development & tuition reimbursement - Mental health & wellness support - Commuter benefits (parking & transit) - Cell phone stipend - 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary - Volunteer time off - Global travel insurance & emergency assistance - Daily meals allowance - Additional perks & programs specific to location Compensation Range Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $270,000 -$320,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.