Associate Director, Network Real Estate

Verizon

. Lead the strategy to secure ground leases and fee-simple land purchases for long-haul ILA sites .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $114,000 - $219,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial real estate transactions, including negotiation and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and facilitate community engagement for land-use approvals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commercial Real Estate NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceTeam Leadership and DevelopmentEnvironmental Due DiligenceVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Site AcquisitionLand Purchase NegotiationCapacity PlanningPerformance ManagementBudget OversightFiber Infrastructure KnowledgeZoning PermittingRisk ManagementContract DraftingAudit Readiness

Soft Skills

PersuasionNegotiationExecutive CommunicationAdaptabilityCommunity Outreach

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationSix SigmaLeanAgile

Industry Keywords

TelecomUtilityNEPAPhase I/II ESAMunicipal ZoningLong-Haul Fiber RoutesILA HutsData CentersEdge InfrastructureGround Leases

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategy to secure ground leases and fee-simple land purchases for long-haul ILA sites
Direct drafting, negotiation, due diligence, and operationalization of commercial real estate contracts, land purchases, and long-term lease agreements
Evaluate existing Verizon-owned properties for redevelopment into ILA use
Manage and mentor real estate and regulatory professionals
Oversee capacity planning, resource allocation, performance evaluations, coaching, and team status decisions
Interpret, evaluate, and monitor FCC, environmental, municipal zoning, and permitting regulations
Ensure audit readiness and compliance metrics for ILA and network facilities
Build relationships with municipalities, county jurisdictions, and regulatory bodies
Facilitate community outreach and public hearings for land-use approvals and special use permits
Partner with long-haul fiber engineering, capacity planning, and outside plant teams
Align ILA real estate milestones with fiber build schedules and business needs
Oversee real estate capital and operating expense budgets, vendor/site acquisition performance, and risk management
Implement streamlined processes to reduce cycle times
Lead strategic acquisition, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance for real estate and external network infrastructure supporting AI connectivity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
Six or more years of relevant work experience in network real estate, site acquisition, land purchase/lease negotiation, or infrastructure regulatory compliance
Proven experience managing and leading teams, including talent development and performance management
Experience negotiating commercial real estate transactions, fee-simple land acquisitions, and ground leases for telecom, utility, or outside plant facilities
Working knowledge of environmental due diligence (NEPA, Phase I/II ESA), title clearance, survey reviews, and municipal zoning/conditional use permitting
Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time
Valid driver’s license
Experience with long-haul fiber routes, ILA/ILA huts, data centers, or edge infrastructure
Vendor management and capital budget oversight experience
PMP certification or equivalent credentials
Experience with Six Sigma, Lean, or Agile project management
Strong persuasion, negotiation, and executive communication skills
Ability to navigate complex landowner negotiations and municipal hearings
Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment and adapt to changing network deployment priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
AD&D insurance
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Group home and auto insurance
Matched 401(k) savings plan
Up to 8 company-paid holidays per year
Up to 6 personal days per year
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Other incentives
Potential premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances
Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service
Hybrid work arrangement with work from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office