Land & Project Development Manager

Acciona; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía is seeking an independent and highly communicative professional to drive onshore wind project development, from land identification to securing land rights. This role requires frequent travel (3–4 days per week) and coordination across multiple development stages with various stakeholders.

While Warsaw is the base for the company, there is no strict requirement to be located there. The successful candidate will identify land opportunities, negotiate with landowners, and

Qualifications

• Experience in renewable energy, the energy sector, real estate, or infrastructure development.
• Works independently and takes ownership of results.
• Communicates and negotiates effectively.
• Builds strong, long-term relationships with landowners and local authorities.
• Well organised and able to manage multiple processes in parallel.
• Willing to travel frequently (3–4 days per week) and work primarily in the field.
• Holds a valid Category B driving licence.
• Has a basic working knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure land primarily for onshore wind projects, and for other renewable energy developments.
• Negotiate with landowners to secure favorable terms.
• Build and maintain relationships with municipalities, local authorities, communities and subcontractors.
• Manage assigned projects and coordinate development activities across stages.
• Work closely with other departments across ACCIONA Energía.
• Monitor project schedules, risks, and progress.

Skills

Independent worker

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Driving licence

English knowledge

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

Job Description

We are looking for an independent and highly communicative professional to development of onshore wind projects (and other types of RES projects), from land identification and securing land rights, through local stakeholder engagement, to coordinating subsequent stages of project development. Project-based role requiring frequent business travel, typically 3-4 days per week. The company is headquartered in Warsaw, however due to the nature of the position, there is no requirement to be permanently based in Warsaw.

Key Responsibilities:

• identify and secure land primarily for onshore wind projects, as well as for other types of renewable energy projects,
• negotiate with landowners,
• build and maintain relationships with municipalities, local authorities, communities and subcontractors,
• manage assigned projects and coordinate development activities,
• work closely with other departments across the company,
• monitor project schedules, risks, and progress.

Required Skills and Competencies

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for someone with experience in renewable energy, the energy sector, real estate, or infrastructure development who:

• works independently and takes ownership of results,
• communicates and negotiates effectively,
• builds strong, long-term relationships with landowners and local authorities,
• is well organised and able to manage multiple processes in parallel,
• is willing to travel frequently and work primarily in the field,
• holds a valid Category B driving licence,
• has a basic working knowledge of English (not necessary).

Previous experience in onshore wind project development will be a strong advantage.

Experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience in onshore wind, covering responsibilities similar to those described in the job description, or at least 7 years of relevant experience in other sectors.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.