Land Analyst

PDS Tech Commercial; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Competitive hourly pay

High-impact projects

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial seeks a Land Analyst to support utility projects, acquiring and divesting real property interests, and negotiating with owners and attorneys to secure land rights for generation, transmission, and grid improvements.

Ideal candidates bring real estate, project management, and financial analysis skills, comfortable navigating evolving requirements, and collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to keep projects on track.

Qualifications

• Real estate acquisition experience.
• Experience with land rights / right-of-way processes.
• Due diligence in real estate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and divest real property interests for utility infrastructure projects.
• Negotiate with property owners, business representatives, and attorneys.
• Review and utilize appraisals, agreements, and property documentation to support negotiations.
• Support real estate activities for generation, transmission, distribution, and grid improvement projects.
• Perform due diligence and help identify property-related risks or constraints.
• Manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment with changing requirements.
• Build productive relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support project execution through effective negotiation, documentation, analysis, and follow-up.

Skills

Real Estate Acquisition

Land Rights / Right-of-Way

Real Estate Due Diligence

Property Negotiations

Contract Management

Project Management

Business or Financial Analysis

Regulatory Analysis

Environmental Science

Customer Service

Job description

Help Shape Critical Utility Infrastructure as a Land Analyst!

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Land Analyst to support critical generation, transmission, and distribution projects. In this role, you'll acquire and divest real property interests, negotiate with property owners and attorneys, and help secure the land rights necessary to support essential utility infrastructure.

This opportunity is ideal for a skilled real estate or project professional who is comfortable navigating complex negotiations, evolving project requirements, and multiple stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Acquire and divest real property interests for utility infrastructure projects.
• Negotiate with property owners, business representatives, and attorneys.
• Review and utilize appraisals, agreements, and property documentation to support negotiations.
• Support real estate activities for generation, transmission, distribution, and grid improvement projects.
• Perform due diligence and help identify property-related risks or constraints.
• Manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment with changing requirements.
• Build productive relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support project execution through effective negotiation, documentation, analysis, and follow-up.

Qualifications

Relevant experience may include:

• Real Estate Acquisition
• Land Rights / Right-of-Way
• Real Estate Due Diligence
• Property Negotiations
• Contract Management
• Project Management
• Business or Financial Analysis
• Regulatory Analysis
• Environmental Science
• Customer Service

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and evolving project requirements
• Ability to review property, financial, contractual, and project information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Genuine interest in real estate and utility infrastructure

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly compensation of $45 - $90/hr , depending on experience and level
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Opportunity to support high-impact utility and grid modernization projects
• Diverse work involving real estate, negotiations, contracts, and project coordination
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to build specialized expertise in utility property acquisition and land rights

Pay Details: $45.00 to $90.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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