Project Manager, Land Acquisition

$101,000 - $125,800/Yr

AES - Bakersfield, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Bakersfield, 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 eastern United States, contributing to the company's expanding solar generation portfolio. This role requires a deep understanding of land acquisition processes, real property conveyances, and effective communication with landowners and 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.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience acquiring real property or land leases in the energy industry, including rights of way acquisition.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, GIS or related field.
• 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Active AAPL or IRWA memberships preferred.
• Experience with GIS software tools.
• Ability to work effectively with accounting systems.

Benefits

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