Title & Survey Manager / Director

Birch Creek Energy; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Title & Survey Manager/Director to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals with real estate transactional experience and renewable energy development knowledge. You will oversee critical communications with third-party vendors, manage title commitments, and collaborate closely with legal and finance teams. The company values work-life balance and offers a remote-friendly environment, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking growth and a positive workplace culture. Join the mission to create a future with more renewable energy!

Benefits

Company-funded Benefit Options

Unlimited PTO/Vacation Policy

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Remote-friendly Environment

Growth Opportunities

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in title and survey for commercial real estate.
• Experience with law firms, title companies, or developers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee communication with vendors and negotiate title commitments.
• Perform detailed reviews of surveys and title reports.

Skills

Real Estate Transactional Experience

Title and ALTA Survey Review

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

2+ Years in Commercial Real Estate

Renewable Energy Experience

Job description

Birch Creek Energy, a utility-scale solar development company with projects throughout the United States, is seeking a team member who thrives in a team-oriented culture and shares our mission to create a future with more renewable energy.

Birch Creek was ranked #3 on Inc. 5000's list of the Fastest-Growing Companies in 2023. It has also demonstrated a commitment to supporting non-profits dedicated to providing solar energy solutions to developing regions.

Our Title & Survey Manager / Director position offers a unique opportunity for someone with real estate transactional experience and/or renewable energy development and finance experience to join a growing and dynamic company. This role provides diverse learning opportunities and involves close collaboration with our in-house legal team and internal development and finance teams.

Our headquarters is in St. Louis, with an additional office in Los Angeles, but remote work candidates are also welcome.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee communication with third-party vendors (including title companies and surveyors), financing parties, and other third parties in ordering, reviewing, and negotiating title commitments/pro formas and ALTA surveys, removal of title defects, and issuance of title insurance policies.
2. Communicate and coordinate with counsel, financing parties, and other third parties to remove title defects, including preparing necessary documentation.
3. Work with internal project managers and development leads, as well as external lenders and investors, to finalize documentation for issuing title policies as part of financing transactions.
4. Perform detailed reviews of surveys, title reports, and underlying documents.
5. Draft ancillary real estate documents, including lease amendments for late-stage development.
6. Create and manage checklists for loan closings.
7. Develop knowledge of title endorsements required by specific lenders.
8. Assist in identifying title risks throughout the project lifecycle.
9. Collaborate with legal resources to deliver accurate work products promptly.
10. Assist with special projects as needed.

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience in real estate, specifically in title and ALTA survey review, including financial closings and acquisitions.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking skills.
• Strong issue-spotting skills.

Abilities

• Curious, creative, flexible, and open-minded.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
• Sense of humor.

Experience & Education

• At least 2 years of experience handling title and survey for commercial real estate.
• Relevant project development experience with law firms, title companies, or developers.
• Renewable energy experience is preferred, especially in project finance transactions.

Why work at Birch Creek?

We prioritize the health and happiness of our employees and offer excellent benefits, including:

• Company-funded and subsidized benefit options for you and your family starting immediately.
• Work-life balance with our responsible unlimited PTO/vacation policy.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Remote-friendly environment (with options to work at our St. Louis HQ or LA office).
• Growth opportunities.
• A positive, collaborative, and diverse culture.