// Powered Land
Land Origination Manager
Find and secure powered land for next-generation data center campuses in the Southwest.
◎ Phoenix, AZFull-timeMid–Senior$140,000 – $170,000 base + deal incentivesPosted Sep 29, 2026← All roles
00 / The opportunity
Our client is a data center land developer that assembles and entitles powered sites for hyperscale and AI customers. Arizona and Nevada are its fastest-growing markets.
You'll be the company’s lead originator in the region, from first call with a landowner to a signed purchase or option agreement.
01 / What you’ll do
- Source and screen sites with access to transmission and available capacity
- Negotiate purchase, option and lease agreements with landowners
- Run early diligence on zoning, water, environmental and title issues
- Coordinate early load studies and capacity conversations with APS, SRP and TEP
- Present site recommendations to the investment committee
- Build relationships with brokers, municipalities and economic development groups
02 / What you bring
- 5+ years in land acquisition, real estate development or energy origination
- Experience with energy, industrial or large-scale sites
- Strong negotiation and relationship skills
- Comfort reading utility maps and basic transmission data
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regionally
03 / Nice to have
- Existing relationships with Southwest utilities and municipalities
- Renewable energy or data center origination experience
- Real estate license
04 / What’s offered
- Incentive pay tied directly to the sites you close
- Autonomy to build the region’s pipeline
- Health coverage, 401(k) match and vehicle allowance
- Small, entrepreneurial team
Every conversation is confidential. GridTal is an equal opportunity recruiter. We’ll only share your profile with a client after you say yes.