ABOUT THE ROLEThe Land Manager is responsible for executing Clēnera's land acquisition strategy by leading land identifications and negotiations for utility-scale solar and storage projects.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Identify, conduct outreach (including cold calls & letter campaigns) and establish relationships with list of targeted landowners/developers to secure viable land for project sites and easements.
- Negotiate, draft, and review agreements containing favorable business terms for a wide variety of transaction documentation including purchase options, lease options, lease agreements, transmission lines, access roads, and right of way easements.
- Work independently to build trust with prospective landowners.
- Perform high level analysis and review of title, zoning, floodplain, easements, leases, permitting fees, entitlement process, and other site-specific considerations.
- Advise on any fatal flaws or issues that may prohibit acquisition or development.
- Assist in providing advice and guidance to Land Specialists to guide them through the acquisition process.
- Document all pertinent communications with landowners in database system and organize all information using prescribed methods.
- Collaborate with individual department, as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.
- Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.
- Coordinate with legal counsel and contracts department to complete lease, purchase and easement documents.
- Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- Education: Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, land management, finance, or related field.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in land acquisition or development.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience managing customer relationships.
- Technology: Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Acrobat Adobe; familiar with ArcGIS, Landgate, Spotfire, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs.
- Skills/Attributes:
- Proven track record of negotiating and closing complex, high-value land contracts with multiple landowners.
- Working knowledge of Tax Maps, Topo Maps and Property Deeds.
- Ability to gather concise data and understand project requirements to effectively complete a task.
- Skilled in solving team disagreements, promoting cooperation and keeping internal and external work relationships collaborative.
- Managing multiple high priority relationships strategically.
- Highly skilled in explaining complex details clearly, ensuring everyone on the team understands.
- Self-motivated with ability to work aggressively in a competitive environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, growing company environment.
- Travel: Up to 25%
BENEFITS- Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.
- Hybrid Work Environment
- HSA and FSA Plans Available
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D
- Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
- Incentive Pay and RSU Plans
*Recruiting agencies, we are not currently accepting unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals.
