Land Manager

AES US•Dayton, OH

About The Position

The Land Manager is responsible for the oversight, execution, and continuous improvement of land management activities across AES Ohio-owned properties. This role ensures contractors deliver services in accordance with Master Service Agreements (MSAs), safety standards, environmental requirements, and operational expectations. The position partners closely with internal stakeholders to optimize land strategies, manage risk, and improve cost efficiency.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in land management, facilities operations, vegetation management, or contract/vendor management
Experience managing service contracts, Master Service Agreements, and third-party vendors
Ability to manage geographically dispersed assets and field operations

Nice To Haves

Experience in utility, infrastructure, or asset-intensive environments
Familiarity with integrated vegetation management programs or emerging land maintenance technologies

Responsibilities

Lead all land management activities across substations, service centers, microwave sites, vacant land, laydown yards, and special-use properties
Maintain site-specific scope requirements and ensure proper land classification and service alignment
Coordinate routine and non-routine land maintenance to maintain safe, compliant, and reliable site conditions
Administer land management contracts in alignment with approved MSAs and service requirements (e.g., mowing, vegetation, snow removal)
Serve as primary liaison with contractors, ensuring adherence to scope, frequency, and performance standards
Monitor contractor performance, validate work completion, and drive corrective actions as needed
Review and approve invoices, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and cost control
Oversee snow and ice management readiness and response across all Ohio land assets
Coordinate contractor deployment and ensure adherence to priority response plans during weather events
Identify and implement cost reduction and efficiency opportunities while maintaining service levels
Evaluate and pilot alternative land maintenance strategies such as integrated vegetation management, reduced-frequency mowing, and automation solutions
Assess risk, ROI, and operational feasibility of new approaches in collaboration with internal stakeholders
Support cross-functional initiatives and apply improvements across AES Indiana and AES Ohio operations
Ensure all work complies with AES policies, safety standards, and environmental and regulatory requirements
Verify contractor compliance with access, training, PPE, and site security protocols
Monitor and support compliance with evolving environmental and land-use regulations, including wildlife-related initiatives