Strategic Real Estate & Permitting Specialist

BHE Renewables; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BHE Renewables is seeking a Real Estate and Permitting Specialist in Des Moines to manage land assets, leases, options and rights of way essential to project development.

You will negotiate land agreements, oversee due diligence, coordinate permitting and regulatory approvals, and represent the company with landowners and public authorities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and several years of related experience, with strong analytical, negotiation and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• Six years of experience in right of way, surveying, contract and real estate law.
• Strong knowledge of land leases, options and joint ventures.
• Negotiation and persuasion skills required for land transactions.

Responsibilities

• Negotiates land-based transactions and develops related strategy.
• Evaluates acquisitions and divestitures to meet company goals.
• Supervises land due diligence and manages contractor files.
• Develops policies for right of way acquisitions and disposals.
• Represents the company to landowners and regulators; may testify.
• Coordinates drafting of land-related documents and approvals.
• Supports permitting, ensuring regulatory and corporate approvals.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Real estate law

Real estate appraisal

Land surveying concepts

Right of way & permits

Negotiation & persuasion

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership abilities

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Job description

BHE Renewables is seeking a Real Estate and Permitting Specialist in Des Moines to manage land assets, leases, options and rights of way essential to project development.

You will negotiate land agreements, oversee due diligence, coordinate permitting and regulatory approvals, and represent the company with landowners and public authorities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and several years of related experience, with strong analytical, negotiation and project management skills.