Senior Land Manager

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