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Senior Land Acquisition Manager

MicrosoftPhoenix, AZFull-time

This role leads regional land acquisition efforts by assessing market conditions, business needs, competition, and regulatory factors. The manager builds relationships with brokers, landowners, developers, utilities, and public agencies to move transactions forward. They coordinate with engineering, energy, legal, finance, and community teams to ensure acquired properties are development-ready. The position also establishes portfolio metrics, oversees entitlement and legal diligence, and addresses complex deal issues. It is well suited to an experienced real estate or industrial land acquisition leader who can negotiate major agreements and guide cross-functional teams.

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, influence stakeholders, resolve escalations, and close complex transactions
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