Site Acquisition Manager, Northeast

Job overview

The Site Acquisition Manager, Northeast role is onsite in Washington, DC, with compensation not specified. Zipline operates an autonomous drone delivery system that provides access to food, medicine, and essential goods. The manager owns site acquisition from sourcing through signed agreements and handoff, building a pipeline of viable locations for network expansion. The role coordinates with real estate, legal, design, engineering, finance, and operations teams to secure buildable sites and support reliable delivery operations.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain a site pipeline through broker networks and direct sourcing
• conduct outreach, tours, and meetings
• develop territory plans and forecasts
• negotiate letters of intent and definitive agreements
• secure site rights and protections
• drive early diligence on zoning, access, utilities, title, environmental risks, and constructability
• maintain CRM records and forecasts
• report pipeline status
• improve acquisition processes
• maintain site-host relationships after signature.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

site acquisition manager

northeast

washington dc

zipline

real estate

site sourcing

deal negotiation

contracting

zoning and land use

crm

up to 20% travel

weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 3+ years of site acquisition or real estate dealmaking experience and end-to-end deal-closing ability. Domestic travel up to 20% across the Northeast is expected; the posting notes periods of extended hours, weekend work, and availability outside standard business hours.

About the employer

Zipline is hiring for this role. Industry: Couriers and Express Delivery Services. Sector: 49.