Renewables Land Acquisition Manager - Remote

Renewables Real Estate Manager / Land Acquisitions Development Manager

Locations: FULLY REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA)

This an opportunity to join an industry leading renewable energy venture and IPP with strong private equity backing that is focused on the development/execution of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 8GW of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently in an accelerated expansion phase.

This position sits within the Energy Storage Project Development Team that works directly with cross-functional stakeholders on strategic real estate initiatives (administration, sourcing, acquisition, due diligence, and execution) across the portfolio. On a more micro level, the position will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the real estate elements of innovative renewable energy projects through partnerships with members Project Development Team on individualized land development acquisition strategies.

They are committed to creating more renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering comprehensive compensation packages to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks included a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, health benefits, the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team..and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Renewables Real Estate Manager / Land Acquisition Development Manager - provides critical input as needed to the Origination and Project Development Team on site identification and land acquisition strategies
• The Renewables Real Estate Manager / Land Acquisition Development Manager - management/administration of controlled sites, options, and land leases across the renewables project development portfolio
• The Renewables Real Estate Manager / Land Acquisition Development Manager - develops & implements a streamlined renewables site acquisitions and land due diligence process
• The Renewables Real Estate Manager / Land Acquisition Development Manager - works with the Project Development Leadership Team and SMEs across the organization on real estate management initiatives at the project and strategic levels supporting utility-scale renewable projects across ISOs/RTOs nationwide
• The Renewables Real Estate Manager / Land Acquisition Development Manager - develops and fosters relationships with land owners as well as key community stakeholders that enable a collaborative environment for site control negotiations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6-10+ years experience in Real Estate, Land Development, or Land Acquisition experience supporting energy infrastructure projects
• Working knowledge of the utility-scale renewables (solar PV, Energy storage / battery storage, & Wind) origination and development process at various stages (interconnection, permitting, PPA negotiations, tax equity, preconstruction...etc) of the project lifecycle PREFERRED
• Expertise in site lease, purchase options, land permitting, purchase agreements, and site control initiatives
• Strong background in land negotiations and heave commercial real estate transactions; Law Degree / JD (Juris Doctor) a HUGE PLUS
• Well versed in building long-term relationships with land owners and community stakeholders that encourages collaboration during the site control / land acquisition process
• Ability to participate in advance level discussions in the utility-scale renewables, transmission, and battery storage space
• MUST have solid experience with land title issues, land mineral rights, and the project development permitting process as it relates to real estate acquisition strategies