Project Manager, Land Acquisition

$101,000 - $125,800/Yr

AES - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Diego, CA

251-500 employees

Utilities

About the position

The Land Acquisition Manager at AES Corporation is responsible for managing land campaigns and negotiations primarily in the energy sector, focusing on solar generation projects. This role requires a deep understanding of land acquisition processes, including real property conveyances and title issues, and involves collaboration with various teams to ensure successful project execution. The position is critical to the company's expansion in renewable energy, requiring excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with and budgets of external land agents to ensure agreements for site control are in place to meet project deadlines.
• Work with the wind and solar development team and land agents to ensure all parcels are leased or acquired for successful buildout.
• Acquire easements for transmission/distribution/generation ties.
• Communicate frequently with project team members to ensure layouts are understood and site control is proceeding as needed.
• Ensure land contracts support the economics and schedule of the projects.
• Provide landowner communication needed to support permit development.
• Prepare and manage land acquisition budgets.
• Review land status on project acquisitions to determine completeness and work needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience acquiring real property or land leases in the energy industry.
• Experience with Google Earth and other GIS software tools.
• Ability to work effectively with accounting systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Active AAPL or IRWA memberships preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance