Land Acquisition Manager

RWE•Austin, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Land Acquisition Manager reports to the Director of Land Acquisition. You will be responsible for managing and acquiring land, handling land asset management activities for renewable energy projects and managing 3rd party brokers/agents as needed to support the RWE company goals in the South Region of the United States. This will include developing and implementing strategic land acquisition plans, negotiating land agreements, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and permits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, environmental science or a related field (Master’s Degree preferred)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in land acquisition, real estate, land management, or a combination thereof, with a strong background in renewables (solar, wind and battery storage) preferred
Knowledge of land-use regulations, permitting processes and real estate law
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement
Working knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) and related land management software
Efficiency in ALTAMPS and SAP programs preferred
Working knowledge of land records, including title
Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
strong background in renewables (solar, wind and battery storage) preferred
Efficiency in ALTAMPS and SAP programs preferred

Responsibilities

Execute a comprehensive land acquisition strategy aligned with the organization’s renewable energy project goals
Assist development to identify suitable land parcels for renewable energy development through market analysis and site assessments
Contact and negotiate land acquisitions through leasing/purchase agreements and easements, ensuring favorable terms and conditions
Collaborate with legal teams to structure land agreements that meet legal and regulatory requirements
Conduct thorough due diligence on potential land acquisitions, including title searches, environmental assessments, and permitting requirements
Evaluate landowner’s willingness to participate in renewable energy projects
Build and maintain positive relationships with landowners, local communities, government authorities, and other stakeholders
Understand relevant aspects of storage and renewable energy and successfully educate landowners in detail
Address concerns and provide information about project plans and benefits to landowners
Travel, as required, to facilitate and close land acquisition efforts and foster positive relationships with landowners and other stakeholders
Identify and mitigate potential risks related to land acquisition, land use and project development
Develop contingency plans for unforeseen challenges related to land assets
Develop and manage budgets for land acquisition and management activities
Monitor expenses and optimize land assets for cost-effective project development
Manage third party land acquisition resources to achieve the land resource objectives through a combination of internal and external resources
Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment
Maintain accurate records of land agreements, permits and regulatory compliance and pre-established corporate websites
Provide regular reports to senior management on land acquisition progress and issues