Vaulted is an emerging leader in permanent carbon removal. As a Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS) solution, Vaulted delivers permanent, high quality carbon removal at scale through the geologic sequestration of carbon-filled organic waste.

Vaulted’s approach is designed to be the lowest cost, gigaton scale, permanent carbon removal. We sequester sludgy organic wastes (biosolids, manure, agricultural, food waste, paper sludge, etc.) that today are sent to a landfill, dumped into an ocean/river, land applied, or otherwise left to decompose, releasing Green House Gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere. Vaulted leverages a suite of patented, mature, geologic slurry sequestration technologies which allow us to sequester organic waste with minimal processing. We inject deep under the earth’s surface, where the carbon is permanently trapped under a layer of impermeable rock - the same formations that have kept hydrocarbons underground for millions of years. We have two permitted, operational facilities allowing us to reach near-term meaningful scale.

Our carbon removal goes beyond vaulting carbon - it improves local environmental and human health. Our operations redress historically unjust waste management practices and advance environmental justice.

Vaulted is backed by leading carbon removal and climate investors, including Prelude Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Earthshot Ventures, and others.

About the Role

At Vaulted, we have an aggressive development plan for new injection sites. The pace at which we can ramp up our Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) generation is directly tied to our ability to locate, permit, and develop new injection sites in different geographies. This role leads the land development of new standalone injection sites and supports the land development of injection sites co-located with strategic partners.

Reporting to the VP of Business Development, your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Strategic Site Acquisition: Lead the acquisition of sites for standalone wells, with a goal of getting three sites secured in 2025. Support the acquisition of sites for co-located wells with strategic waste partners. Align site selection with Vaulted’s high-level strategy by focusing on areas with good geology, favorable regulatory environments, large volumes of organic waste and substantial co-benefits.
Team Management: Manage a contract team of landmen and real estate agents to secure site control, including both surface and pore space rights for each site.
Surface Feasibility Evaluation: Lead the initial evaluation of sites for surface feasibility (size, access, power availability, etc). Coordinate internally with the subsurface team to process sites through geologic feasibility evaluations. Support the rest of the business development team with surface feasibility expertise as they evaluate strategic waste partnerships and co-located sites.
Permitting and Regulatory Compliance: Coordinate with the regulatory, permitting and community engagement teams to ensure that sites will have high likelihood of permitting success. Provide information and support to these teams throughout the federal, state and local permitting processes. Ensure adherence to all local environmental regulations and practices.
Reporting and Strategy: Regularly report on the land acquisition pipeline, market trends and regulatory compliance to Vaulted’s executive leadership.

What You Will Bring

To succeed in this role, and to help the company to succeed in our mission, the Land Acquisition Director will need restlessness, drive, hustle, and a deep sense of urgency. They will need to be able to manage multiple threads at the same time, while delivering rapid results from an understaffed team, if for no other reason than the planet simply cannot wait. In addition, we seek a candidate with:

10+ years of experience in land acquisition, real estate management, or a similar field, preferably in the environmental, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
Demonstrated experience in acquiring both surface and pore space rights and managing a land pipeline.
Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record in securing land.
Strong project and pipeline management skills.
In-depth knowledge of land-use laws, environmental regulations, and permitting processes.
Strong creative problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to market feedback quickly.
Strong leadership and team-building skills with a proven track record of managing complex negotiations.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, landowners, and local communities.
Willingness to travel to various project sites, both domestically and internationally.
Familiarity with GIS software is a plus.
Extensive professional network of land professionals, legal experts, and permitting authorities in target geographies, to streamline acquisition processes and facilitate complex negotiations.

The Fine Print

We have a strong preference for an in-person candidate in Houston, but we may accommodate geographic flexibility for the very best fit candidate.
This position will require significant work travel (1-3 trips / month) to potential sites
The role reports to the VP of Business Development.
Benefits package includes health insurance and 401(k), as well as access to life, disability, vision, and dental insurance coverage.

What Makes This Job Great

This is a wide-open development opportunity. It’s a new application of a mature technology - all of the best sites are available for the taking.
Work with a very high performing and diverse team in a fast-paced startup environment.
Contribute to solving climate change by developing high-quality carbon removal.

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