Unclassified - Austin, TX

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Austin, TX

About the position

The Land Acquisition Manager in the renewables industry is a pivotal regional leadership role at RWE Clean Energy, LLC, responsible for the acquisition, management, and optimization of land assets for renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, storage, and hydrogen facilities. This position requires a strategic mindset to execute a comprehensive land acquisition strategy that aligns with the organization's renewable energy project goals. The role involves extensive market analysis and site assessments to identify suitable land parcels for development, ensuring that the organization can effectively secure and manage the necessary land resources. In this role, the Land Acquisition Manager will be tasked with contacting and negotiating land acquisitions through leasing or purchase agreements and easements, ensuring that the terms and conditions are favorable for the organization. Collaboration with legal teams is essential to structure land agreements that comply with legal and regulatory requirements. The manager will also conduct thorough due diligence on potential land acquisitions, which includes title searches, environmental assessments, and understanding permitting requirements. Evaluating the willingness of landowners to participate in renewable energy projects is a critical aspect of this position, as is building and maintaining positive relationships with landowners, local communities, government authorities, and other stakeholders. The Land Acquisition Manager must possess a deep understanding of the relevant aspects of storage and renewable energy, enabling them to educate landowners about the benefits and plans of the projects. Addressing concerns and providing clear information about project plans is essential to foster trust and collaboration with landowners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Execute a comprehensive land acquisition strategy aligned with the organization's renewable energy project goals
  • Assist development to identify suitable land parcels for renewable energy development through market analysis and site assessments
  • Contact and negotiate land acquisitions through leasing/purchase agreements and easements, ensuring favorable terms and conditions
  • Collaborate with legal teams to structure land agreements that meet legal and regulatory requirements
  • Conduct thorough due diligence on potential land acquisitions, including title searches, environmental assessments, and permitting requirements
  • Evaluate the landowner's willingness to participate in renewable energy projects
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with landowners, local communities, government authorities, and other stakeholders
  • Understand relevant aspects of storage and renewable energy and successfully educate landowners in detail
  • Address concerns and provide information about project plans and benefits to landowners

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred in business, real estate, environmental science, or a related field
  • Master's Degree preferred
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience, including 3 or more in land acquisition, real estate, land management, or a combination thereof, with a strong background in renewables (solar, wind, and battery storage) preferred
  • Knowledge of land-use regulations, permitting processes, and real estate law
  • Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement
  • Working knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) and related land management software
  • Efficiency in ALTAMPS and SAP programs preferred

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • EAP
  • Education Assistance
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • Short-term incentives for eligible employees
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