Director, Land Acquisition

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, preference given to candidates with Juris Doctor.
• Minimum of 7+ years of renewable energy project development experience.
• Minimum of 5+ 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 are essential.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to read and analyze large amounts of project data.
• Self-motivated, possesses an 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.

Responsibilities:

• Lead negotiations for real estate contracts underlying Avantus’ portfolio of solar and storage projects.
• Lead due diligence tracking and project status reporting for one of the largest development pipelines in the industry.
• Assist with new market and site analysis including investigation of land development criteria and land ownership.
• Assist with review, resolution, and reporting of title matters to support financing of projects.
• Coordinate efforts among landowners, attorneys, surveyors, utilities, title companies, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with drafting, abstraction, and execution of agreements including purchase and lease agreements.
• Prepare land project budgets and maintain spreadsheets for cost projections.
• Solve cross-functional project hurdles in coordination with other company functional groups.
• Experience with title insurance and managing ALTA surveys.