Land Acquisition Manager - Supplemental Land

Urban Grid; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager to join their dynamic team dedicated to renewable energy projects. In this role, you will be pivotal in acquiring land for utility-scale solar developments, ensuring that projects progress smoothly and efficiently. Your expertise in negotiation and communication will be essential as you engage with landowners and collaborate with various teams. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector while enjoying a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits plan. If you are passionate about sustainable energy and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions

Qualifications

• 8+ years of land acquisition experience in utility-scale site acquisition.
• Strong understanding of real estate contract terms and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Manage landowner outreach and negotiate agreements for project development.
• Coordinate transaction processes between Land Acquisition and Legal teams.
• Identify land-related project risks and maintain activity reports.

Skills

Land Acquisition

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Real Estate Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Energy Management

Tools

MS Office

CRM Software

GIS Software

Job description

Urban Grid, a leading independent power producer, facilitates a rapid and sustainable energy transition by developing high-quality renewable energy projects, fostering community partnerships, and serving as a good land steward. Our company is positioned to own and operate its facilities while cultivating a land management system that benefits farmers, communities, and the natural world through agrivoltaics. Urban Grid maintains a delivery-focused approach with the goal of being a good neighbor, corporate citizen, and trusted energy solutions partner. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with teams situated strategically throughout the United States, Urban Grid has a long history of contributing to the clean energy economy. In addition to 940 megawatts currently under construction, we are actively developing a growing portfolio of more than 12,000 megawatts of solar PV and 7,000 megawatts of co-located and stand-alone energy storage. To learn more, please visit www.UrbanGridSolar.com.

Urban Grid is a portfolio company of Brookfield, one of the world's largest owners and operators of renewable power and climate transition assets.

Job Summary

Urban Grid is seeking a Land Acquisition Manager, who will be an integral part of the Land Acquisition team, helping to ensure we continue to develop the most competitive projects in the market. You will be responsible for acquiring land to support projects that are in active development for utility-scale solar. Additional land includes but is not limited to land to support solar, connective easements, access, or other agreements to support the project.

This position should be flexible and capable of working in a dynamic team of professionals and should be familiar with US power markets and renewable development. The right candidate will be a hands-on, hard-working team player who can jump in and support projects from a variety of angles. The Land Acquisition Manager position requires excellent communication and technical skills, as well as the ability to work well under pressure, multitask, and adapt to shifting priorities. A passion for renewable energy is a plus.

Responsibilities

1. Landowner outreach, communication, and negotiation of various surface agreements to support project development
2. Effectively manage transaction processes between Land Acquisition, Development, and Legal teams
3. Assist or support third-party relationships, particularly interactions with attorneys on contract needs across various projects
4. Maintain detailed daily and weekly activity and status reports across assigned projects
5. Identify and communicate land-related project risks to the project development team and land team leadership
6. Travel up to 70% of the time as required
7. Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

1. Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as Business Administration or Energy Management
2. 8+ years of land acquisition experience, with at least 3 years in utility-scale site acquisition or a similar role (more preferred). In-house experience is preferred.
3. Experience in the energy industry, specifically renewables, is preferred
4. Experience performing property research and familiarity with land ownership principles and mineral rights severances and their impacts on project development
5. Superior negotiation skills in land agreements, with a history of negotiating with corporate landowners a plus
6. Strong understanding of real estate contract terms and the ability to quickly interpret key provisions
7. Familiarity with the phases of the project development process
8. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
9. Experience with CRM and tracking software; GIS familiarity is a plus
10. Ability to work effectively in teams and deliver results
11. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
12. Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask are critical

Benefits

Urban Grid offers an exciting benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, paid parental leave, and a retirement plan with matching contributions. This is a full-time position with a competitive compensation package, including bonuses.