Project Manager, Land Acquisition

$100,000 - $127,500/Yr

AES - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

251-500 employees

Utilities

About the position

The Land Acquisition Manager at AES Corporation will play a crucial role in managing land campaigns and negotiations primarily in the eastern United States, contributing to the company's expanding solar generation portfolio. This position requires a deep understanding of land acquisition processes, including real property conveyances and title issues, and involves collaboration with various project teams to ensure successful project execution.

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 for land acquisition.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience acquiring real property or land leases in the energy industry, including rights of way acquisition.
• Thorough understanding of the process for obtaining land and easements necessary for energy development.
• Understanding of basic real estate legal principles, title, and contract terms.
• Competence with basic mapping software (Google Earth); Arcview skill is helpful but not required.
• Exceptional analytical and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills including negotiation and conflict resolution.

Nice-to-haves

• Active AAPL or IRWA memberships preferred.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Annual bonus potential