Senior Land Acquisition Manager
Perform wide range of land acquisition responsibilities for both greenfield development and acquisition purposes including analyzing the viability of raw land for solar.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (Position may include additional functions not listed.)*
• Perform a wide range of land acquisition responsibilities for both greenfield development and acquisition purposes including analyzing the viability of raw land for solar.
• Develop relationships of trust with landowners through phone, written and in person communication.
• Assess and improve current land acquisition process and internal review process of parcel. Provide guidance to land management team on industry best practices.
• Create and lead the process for land valuation in new markets.
• Develop and maintain professional network for evaluation of land in new markets.
• Educate landowners on company interest in leasing land and the process of developing a parcel into a solar facility.
• Document all pertinent communications with landowners in database system and organize all information using prescribed organizational methods.
• Negotiate with the landowner to obtain a lease or purchase option on their property, including high-profile landowners and sophisticated or complex initiatives.
• Research and document leases, rights-of-way, joint ventures, and other solar agreements.
• Coordinate with local, county, state and federal officials and direct in-house title in gathering, analyzing title reports, surveys, environmental studies, geo-tech studies, topography and land use permitting, reviewing easements and right of ways.
• Organize with legal counsel and contracts department to complete lease and purchase documents.
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: (Required knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 8+ years’ experience in real estate and land acquisition
• Expertise in bare land greenfield development
• Experience negotiating contracts and contract compliance
• Working knowledge of chain of title programs as well as Tax Maps, topo maps and property deeds
• GIS knowledge preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and customer/stakeholder relationship skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to effectively manage competing deadlines or projects
• Committed team player with the ability to develop and maintain productive work relationships
• Flexibility conducive to a fast-paced, growing company environment
PHYSICAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (physical, environmental, travel, etc.)
• Ability to work in office setting; primarily sedentary; use of normal office machines
• Availability to work additional hours or weekends as projects demand
Benefits:
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Responsibilities and qualifications listed are not all inclusive.
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