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Senior Land Acquisition Manager

MicrosoftPhoenix, AZFull-time

This position leads regional land acquisition efforts by evaluating market demand, competition, and regulatory conditions to identify viable development sites. The manager works with brokers, landowners, public agencies, and internal partners across engineering, energy, legal, finance, and community affairs. Responsibilities include managing negotiations, coordinating entitlement and legal reviews, tracking portfolio performance, and reducing transaction risk. The role also builds and mentors a regional team while resolving complex issues that may affect deal timelines. It suits an experienced real estate or industrial land acquisition professional who can influence diverse stakeholders and manage utility, energy, and infrastructure agreements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, project management, or related field, plus 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent experienceExperience with site selection, market analysis, and location strategyKnowledge of entitlement processes and regulatory risk mitigationIndustrial land acquisition experience, including LOI and PSA negotiationsExperience negotiating utility, energy, and power infrastructure agreementsAbility to lead teams, manage escalations, and influence cross-functional stakeholders
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