Land Acquisition Manager

$127,000 - $190,000/Yr

RWE - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

Specialty Trade Contractors

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 manager will execute a comprehensive land acquisition strategy aligned with the organization's renewable energy project goals, ensuring that the necessary land parcels are identified and secured for development. In this position, the manager will assist development teams in identifying suitable land parcels for renewable energy development through market analysis and site assessments. They will be responsible for 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 meet all legal and regulatory requirements. The role also requires conducting thorough due diligence on potential land acquisitions, which includes title searches, environmental assessments, and understanding permitting requirements. The manager will evaluate landowners' willingness to participate in renewable energy projects and will build and maintain positive relationships with landowners, local communities, government authorities, and other stakeholders. A key aspect of this role is to understand relevant aspects of storage and renewable energy and successfully educate landowners about the projects, addressing their concerns and providing information about the benefits of the projects.

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 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 in business, real estate, environmental science or a related field (Master's Degree preferred)
• Minimum of 8 years of experience, 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