Job Description
The Director of Land Acquisition at Avantus is responsible for leading negotiations and managing real estate contracts for large-scale solar and storage projects, while coordinating with various stakeholders and conducting due diligence to support project development and financing.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead negotiations for real estate contracts for solar and storage projects.
- Track due diligence and project status for development pipelines.
- Conduct new market and site analysis for land development.
- Review and resolve title matters to support project financing.
- Coordinate efforts among landowners, attorneys, and other stakeholders.
- Draft and execute agreements including purchase and lease agreements.
- Prepare land project budgets and maintain cost projection spreadsheets.
- Solve cross-functional project hurdles with various functional groups.
- Manage title insurance and ALTA surveys.
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.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation
401k matching
Comprehensive medical and dental plan options
Flexible PTO
Base salary range of 187,962 - 208,847 USD
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