Vice President Real Estate

Vice President Real EstateVertical Bridge REIT, LLC, is the largest private owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure in the United States and has a nationwide portfolio of over 18,000 towers. The company provides build-to-suit and colocation solutions to the telecommunications industry. In 2020, Vertical Bridge became the first tower company in the world to achieve the CarbonNeutral® company certified status and has been recertified every year since.The Vice President Real Estate is responsible for securing exclusive wireless telecommunications rights through portfolio-wide agreements (e.g., Management and Right-to-Lease/Master) across diverse asset classes, including commercial real estate, billboards, and other non-traditional infrastructure. The Vice President Real Estate serves as the primary relationship owner for large institutional and municipal partners and acts as the escalation point for complex commercial, contractual, and strategic issues.Job Functions:Identify, source, and close new portfolios with institutional, municipal and enterprise ownersStructure and negotiate Management and Right-to-Master Agreements (MRLAs) and/or other similar long-term agreementsExpand Vertical Bridge's footprint through new asset classes and portfolio typesOwn executive-level relationships with major partnersServe as the primary escalation point for lease, contract, and partnership issuesMaintain long-term partner satisfaction and retention across a diverse portfolio baseNavigate ownership changes, contract renegotiations, and partner transitionsDrive recurring revenue through acquisition of rights and management of pre-existing lease structuresIdentify opportunities to enhance value within existing agreementsPartner closely with internal real estate, acquisitions, and operations teams to execute dealsProvide strategic guidance and subject matter expertise to supporting teamsEnsure seamless transition from deal execution to operational managementIdentify emerging asset classes and partnership opportunitiesExpand Vertical Bridge's presence in new segments (e.g., non-traditional infrastructure portfolios)Contribute to long-term strategy around portfolio growth and monetizationThese responsibilities are representative of the work performed by interns but are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties.Education and Experience:10–15+ years in real estate, infrastructure, telecom, or portfolio-based deal environmentsProven ability to originate and close complex, multi-asset real estate or infrastructure agreementsStrong experience negotiating long-term, revenue-sharing agreementsDeep relationship management experience with institutional asset ownersHighly entrepreneurial, self-directed, and relationship-drivenAbility to operate as a senior individual contributor with significant revenue accountabilityVertical Bridge is committed to a policy of equal employment and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee. Vertical Bridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V