Land Acquisition Manager

WRS - Worldwide Recruitment Solutions; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager to lead site identification and secure land agreements for solar projects. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the clean energy transition while working in a flexible, fully remote environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a background in land acquisition, with a passion for sustainable development. Join a mission-driven team that values integrity and collaboration, and help shape a cleaner energy future. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Impactful Work

Career Growth Opportunities

Supportive Culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in land acquisition or real estate development.
• Proven ability to negotiate and secure land agreements.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate land opportunities for solar projects.
• Negotiate land lease and purchase agreements with landowners.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure site viability.

Skills

Land Acquisition

Negotiation Skills

GIS Tools

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Tools

GIS Tools

Job description

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WRS - Worldwide Recruitment Solutions provided pay range

This range is provided by WRS - Worldwide Recruitment Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Role: Land Acquisition Manager

Location: USA

Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 +bonus and benefits

About the Company:

Our client is a mission-driven renewable energy developer focused on delivering clean, reliable power to communities across the United States. With a rapidly growing pipeline of solar and storage projects, they’re on a bold mission to scale impact through sustainable development and smart land strategies. The team values integrity, collaboration, and innovation, and they're looking for someone who shares their commitment to shaping a cleaner energy future.

About the Role:

We’re seeking an experienced and proactive Land Acquisition Manager to lead site identification and secure land agreements for utility-scale and community solar projects across multiple states. In this role, you’ll be the first touchpoint in the project lifecycle, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to evaluate land viability, negotiate agreements, and lay the groundwork for successful project development.

You’ll be a strategic thinker with strong interpersonal and analytical skills, capable of identifying high-potential sites and turning opportunities into long-term land partnerships. If you thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and want to be at the forefront of renewable energy development, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Identify and evaluate land opportunities for solar and storage projects using GIS tools, market knowledge, and local insight.
2. Negotiate land lease and purchase agreements with landowners across multiple regions.
3. Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, brokers, and local stakeholders.
4. Conduct due diligence on land parcels, including title reviews, zoning, access, environmental constraints, and interconnection proximity.
5. Collaborate with internal development, legal, and finance teams to ensure site viability and alignment with project goals.
6. Maintain an organized pipeline of land opportunities, contracts, and deal status updates.
7. Stay current on market trends, land pricing, and regulatory considerations impacting land acquisition.
8. Represent the company at community meetings, landowner events, and industry conferences as needed.

What We're Looking For:

1. 3+ years of experience in land acquisition, site selection, or real estate development—renewable energy experience strongly preferred.
2. Proven ability to source, negotiate, and secure land agreements with a focus on long-term partnerships.
3. Excellent communication and negotiation skills with an ability to build trust and rapport quickly.
4. Strong understanding of land use, permitting, zoning, and environmental considerations.
5. Familiarity with GIS tools and land evaluation platforms is a plus.
6. Highly organized and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple deals and deadlines.
7. Willingness to travel occasionally to meet with landowners and visit potential sites.
8. Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

1. Impactful Work: Help drive the clean energy transition by securing the land that powers the future.
2. Flexible Work: Fully remote role with the freedom to manage your schedule.
3. Career Opportunity: Join a growing team with room to take on more responsibility as the company scales.
4. Supportive Culture: Work alongside a passionate and mission-oriented team that values transparency and teamwork.

If you're passionate about land, negotiation, and clean energy, this is your chance to make a lasting impact. Ready to join a team that's building a better tomorrow? Let’s talk.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Services for Renewable Energy and Real Estate