Land Manager

The Land Manager is responsible for executing Clēnera's land acquisition strategy by leading land identifications and negotiations for utility-scale solar and storage projects.

• →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.

• 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%