Land Manager

SRP • Tempe, AZ

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join us in building a better future for Arizona! SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona. Why Work at SRP At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power. SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits: Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee) 401(k) plan with employer matching Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave) Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility) Short and long-term disability plans Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking Summary Leads a team responsible for managing projects to acquire or divest real property interests which may have a significant financial and operational impact upon SRP. Navigates projects and high-level issues that are politically sensitive, challenging, and time-sensitive requiring an extensive real estate, financial, business, legal, and/or related background. Provides support on high-visibility, fast paced, and challenging projects requiring strategic relationships with internal stakeholders as well as government agencies, property owners, and SRP customers. Applies experience, knowledge, and advanced skillsets to enable staff and department resources to achieve department and company objectives supporting SRP grid management and improvement projects.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience required.
• In lieu of a degree, 11 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 11 years may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors and Master's Degree is stronger preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to support the acquisition and divestment of real property interests to support SRP’s transmission projects.
• Provide leadership to a team of real estate and right-of-way professionals working on high-visibility, fast-paced, challenging, and team-oriented assignments critical to project execution.
• Lead negotiation efforts and strategies for the resolution of complex issues with diverse stakeholders that are bound by corporate policies and have significant financial, operational, political, and legal considerations.
• Utilizes project and program management principles and experience, knowledge, and skillsets to assist leadership and staff to prioritize, communicate, and balance competing interests to achieve success on complex, long-duration projects.
• Oversees project cost estimates, annual budget process, forecasting and reporting efforts, and cost recovery for customer required network upgrades.
• Substantive interaction and consultation with internal and external legal counsel to develop and interpret legal agreements, support condemnation proceedings, and resolve disputes.
• Represents SRP at legal proceedings that may include depositions, court hearings, expert witness testimony, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Oversees and reviews due diligence process and deliverables necessary for siting and acquiring real property interests.
• Presents recommendations to the SRP Board of Directors and, Committees, internal clients, and external customers.

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager