Sr. Manager, Land Acquisition

The Sr. Manager, Land Acquisition is responsible for leading negotiations, due diligence, and contract management for large-scale solar and storage projects, supporting site analysis, stakeholder coordination, and project development from greenfield siting to financial closing in the renewable energy industry. Key Responsibilities Lead negotiations for real estate contracts related to solar and storage projects. Manage due diligence tracking and project status reporting for the development pipeline. Assist with market and site analysis, including land development criteria and land ownership investigations. Review, resolve, and report on title matters to support project financing. Coordinate with landowners, attorneys, surveyors, utilities, and other stakeholders. Draft, abstract, and execute legal agreements such as purchase, lease, easements, and crossing agreements. Prepare land project budgets and maintain cost projection spreadsheets. Resolve cross-functional project hurdles in collaboration with transmission, permitting, engineering, origination, and finance teams. Requirements Bachelor's degree, with a preference for candidates holding a Juris Doctor degree Minimum of 3 years of renewable energy project development experience Minimum of 3 years of real estate development experience Highly proficient in Google Earth and MS Office Suite, including use of advanced features Excellent written and oral communication skills Understanding of real estate issues specific to energy development and renewable energy financing requirements Ability to read, understand, and interpret legal documents and real estate contracts Resourcefulness, a meticulous eye for detail, and investigative skills Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to analyze large amounts of project data Self-motivated with eagerness to learn and take initiative Highly personable demeanor, able to connect with and deal with all personality types Passion for green energy and responsible development Experience with title insurance, survey, and related processes Direct experience leading real estate workflow for utility-scale solar projects from greenfield siting stage to financial closing Experience managing ALTA surveys, mapping out, and resolving a variety of title issues Experience managing large-scale greenfield siting campaigns Willingness to travel up to 2 times a month Resides in the western United States, preferably in San Diego Competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package 401(k) matching Comprehensive medical and dental plan options #J-18808-Ljbffr NextGenEnergyJobs