Land Acquision Manager - Austin, United States - RWE Clean Energy

RWE Clean Energy

Verified Company

Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Land Acquision Manager - Southern Region:

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Location(s):

Austin, TX, US, 78701

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

Functional area:
Business Development

Remuneration:
Exempt

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Land Acquisition Manager in the renewables industry is a regional leadership position responsible for the acquisition, 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
Land Acquisition Manager reports to the Director of Land Acquisition.

You will be responsible for managing and acquiring land, handling land asset management activities for renewable energy projects, and managing 3rd party brokers/agents as needed to support the RWE company goals in the Southern Region of the United States.

This will include developing and implementing strategic land acquisition plans, negotiating land agreements, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and permits.

Responsibilities:

Execute a comprehensive land acquisition strategy aligned with the organization's renewable energy project goals
Assist development to identify suitable land parcels for renewable energy development through market analysis and site assessments
Contact and negotiate land acquisitions through leasing/purchase 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 the 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 and successfully educate landowners in detail
Address concerns and provide information about project plans and benefits to landowners
Travel, as required, to facilitate and close 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 costeffective project development
Manage thirdparty land acquisition resources to achieve the land resource objectives through a combination of internal and external resources
Foster a collaborative and highperformance work environment
Maintain accurate records of land agreements, permits, and regulatory compliance and preestablished corporate websites
Provide regular reports to senior management on land acquisition progress and issues
Perform additional jobrelated duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, environmental science, or a related field (Master's Degree preferred)
Eight years experience, three or more in land acquisition, real estate, land management, or a combination thereof, with a strong background in renewables (solar, wind, and battery storage) preferred
Knowledge of landuse regulations, permitting processes, and real estate law
Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
Working knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) and related land management software
Efficiency in ALTAMPS and SAP programs preferred
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships
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 multitask, while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated selfstarter, goaloriented, and strong problemsolving 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 detailoriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
This position is an officebased, remote/hybrid role with travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations
Collaboration is a must with fellow land agents and developers
Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, P