Unclassified - Austin, TX

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Austin, TX

About the position

The Land Acquisition Manager in the renewables industry is a regional leadership position responsible for the acquisition, management, and optimization of land assets for renewable energy projects, such as wind, solar, storage, and hydrogen facilities. This role involves strategic planning, negotiation, and coordination to secure and manage land resources effectively. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of the renewable energy landscape and the ability to navigate complex land acquisition processes to support the organization's project goals. In this role, the Land Acquisition Manager will execute a comprehensive land acquisition strategy aligned with the organization's renewable energy project goals. This includes assisting development teams in identifying suitable land parcels for renewable energy development through market analysis and site assessments. The manager will be responsible for contacting and negotiating land acquisitions through leasing or purchase agreements and easements, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for the company. Collaboration with legal teams is essential to structure land agreements that meet legal and regulatory requirements. The manager will conduct thorough due diligence on potential land acquisitions, including title searches, environmental assessments, and permitting requirements. Building and maintaining positive relationships with landowners, local communities, government authorities, and other stakeholders is crucial, as is understanding relevant aspects of storage and renewable energy to successfully educate landowners about project plans and benefits. Addressing concerns and providing information about the projects will also be a key part of the role.

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

  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Life insurance
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