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Senior Land Manager

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date: Jul 17, 2025

**Requisition ID** : 19050

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

Responsible for leading and directing teams in the management of property acquisition, property disposition, or property management functions, and oversees the analysis, planning, acquisition, management and disposal of land/land rights for SRP’s real property interests. This position develops and implements long and short-term strategic business plans while managing capital and O&M budgets and implementing strategic process improvements to achieve organizational and department objectives and priorities.

What You'll Do

+ Drive strategic vision and leadership for Land Managers and other professional staff overseeing various land projects.

+ Offer strategic expertise and support in assigned areas (e.g. land acquisitions and condemnation issues, land rights management, fee acquisitions, transmission acquisitions, etc.).

+ Collaborate closely with managers and legal counsel to prepare for and navigate hearings and trials related to land condemnation. Ensure comprehensive education and preparation to achieve favorable outcomes in legal proceedings.

+ Present and advocate for recommended land acquisition and land rights matters and approval items to executive management, the Board of Directors and Councils. Ensure proposals are aligned with organizational objectives and provide comprehensive insights to facilitate informed decision-making at the highest levels.

+ Manages SRP stakeholder and vendor relationships. Oversees the contract deliverables to guarantee high-quality performance and adherence to project timelines. Implement robust accountability measures to ensure vendors meet service delivery standards, efficiency, and productivity expectations.

+ Develop and implement strategic organizational objectives, innovative solutions, and streamlined processes to enhance the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the department.

+ Continuously enhance professional expertise by staying abreast of industry developments and emerging trends in land acquisitions or property management. Leverage expertise to drive strategic initiatives and ensure SRP remains at the forefront of best practices and regulatory compliance.

What It Takes To Succeed

+ Proven experience managing/supervising and professional utility experience.

+ Proven experience managing land acquisitions, right-of-way, or project management professionals through changing client/customer needs.

+ Proven ability to adapt existing processes to meet the needs of a demanding environment.

+ Demonstrated ability to analyze information, identify workforce trends, diagnose problems and develop solutions.

+ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

+ Must possess a collaborative and growth mindset that emphasizes working together, sharing ideas, and leveraging collective intelligence.

Experience

A minimum of eight years of related experience is required (if no degree, 12 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling 12 years).

Education

A bachelor’s degree related to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.

**Nearest Major Market:** Phoenix