RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area:
Project Development
Remuneration:
Exempt
The
Senior Land Manager
in the renewables industry is a regional leadership position responsible for supporting land acquisiton, 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 ideal candidate will have a strong background in surface and mineral title, due diligence and curative.
The Senior Land Manager reports to the Director of Land Acquisition. You will be responsible for supporting land acquisition, managing 3rd party brokers/agents as needed to support the RWE company goals in the Central Region of the United States with an emphasis on surface and mineral title, lease prep and curative efforts. This role will include developing and implementing strategic processes and procedures, to support land, legal and development while ensuring compliance with all relevant standards.
Role Responsibilities:
•Assist and support a comprehensive land acquisition strategy aligned with the orgnaization’s renewable energy project goals
•Develop best practices and execute a comprehensive strategy for title tasks
•Manage the LRFprocess and team for title review and document preparation
•Coordinate title curative efforts to ensure all documents are ready for development
•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
•Coordinate title curative efforts with legal and development to help prepare projects for development
•Build and maintain positive relationships with Land, Development, Legal,landowners, local communities, government authorities, and other stakeholders
•Understand relevant aspects ofrenewable energy projects and can successfully educate consultants and other stakeholders as needed
•Address concerns and provide information about project plans and benefits to Central Region Team
•Execute and follow process for onboarding land agents and/or brokers, creating work orders, tracking purchase orders, approving invoices
•Tracking land title expenses associated with land agents and 3rd party consultants
•Develop and execute comprehensive strategies aligned with the orgnaization’s renewable energy project goals
•Assist development to identify suitable land parcels for renewable energy development through title support
•Lead negotiations for land acquisition, lease 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 projects and can successfully educate landowners and other stakeholders as needed
•Address concerns and provide information about project plans and benefits to stakeholders
•Travel, as required, to facilitate land acquisition efforts and foster positive relationships with landowners and other stakeholders
•Identify and mitigate potential risks related to land acquisition, land use and project development
•Develop contingency plans for unforeseen challenges related to land assets
•Develop and manage budgets for land acquisition and management activities
•Monitor expenses and optimize land assets for cost-effective project development
•Manage third party land acquisition resources to achieve the land resource objectives through a combination of internal and external resources
•Lead and mentor a team of land acquisition professionals, providing guidance and support in their roles
•Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment within the Land team and with Development
•Maintain accurate records of land agreements, permits and regulatory compliance
•Provide regular reports to senior management on land acquisition progress and issues
•Perform additional job-related duties as assigned
Job Requirements and Experiences:
•Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, environmental science or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
•Minimum 10 years of experience in land acquisition, real estate, land management, or a combination thereof, with a strong background in renewables (solar, wind and battery storage) preferred
•Thorough knowledge of land-use regulations, permitting processes and real estate law
•Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills
•Strong analytical and financial acumen for budgeting and cost optimization
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement
•Ability to lead and manage a team effectively
•Proficiency in geographic information systems (GIS) and related land management software
•Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
•Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
•Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
•Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
•Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
•Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
•Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
•Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
•Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
•Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
•This position is a remote/hybrid role, based out of the Chicago office. Some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations
•must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time
Pay range:
The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $135,000 - $200,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.
Benefits offered:
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, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.
As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.
Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.
Chicago, IL
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