Remote Renewables Land Acquisition Lead: Strategy & Negotiations

RWE AG; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Job summary

RWE AG is looking for a Senior Land Manager in Chicago, IL, to lead land acquisition efforts for renewable energy projects. This full-time role requires strategic planning and negotiation skills, along with a strong background in land management and renewables. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and proficiency in GIS and Microsoft Office. The position includes a salary range of $130,000–$175,000 and offers numerous employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of experience in land acquisition or real estate, with a strong background in renewables preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of land-use regulations, permitting processes, and real estate law.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen for budgeting and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support land acquisition strategy aligned with renewable energy project goals.
• Manage the LRF process for title review and document preparation.
• Conduct due diligence on potential land acquisitions, including title searches and environmental assessments.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, environmental science or a related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

GIS and related land management software

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

RWE AG is looking for a Senior Land Manager in Chicago, IL, to lead land acquisition efforts for renewable energy projects. This full-time role requires strategic planning and negotiation skills, along with a strong background in land management and renewables. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and proficiency in GIS and Microsoft Office. The position includes a salary range of $130,000–$175,000 and offers numerous employee benefits.