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Director, Land Acquisition

MicrosoftPhoenix, AZFull-time

This leader will shape land acquisition plans based on business needs, market conditions, competition, and regulatory requirements. They will oversee relationships with brokers, landowners, developers, and public-sector stakeholders while negotiating complex transactions across jurisdictions. The position partners closely with engineering, energy, legal, finance, and community teams to move sites through due diligence, zoning, permitting, and entitlement activities. Success includes maintaining strong portfolio metrics, managing transaction risks, and keeping the acquisition pipeline progressing toward development. It is suited to an experienced real estate or infrastructure executive who has led major acquisitions and developed high-performing teams across multiple locations.

Requirements

15+ years in real estate acquisitions, land strategy, or large-scale infrastructure development10+ years managing and developing geographically distributed teamsExperience negotiating complex, high-value transactions across multiple jurisdictionsStrong knowledge of U.S. land use, zoning, permitting, and entitlement processesExperience creating regional acquisition and development strategiesBachelor’s degree in a related field with 7+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience
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