Avantus is shaping the future by making reliable, low-cost clean energy a global reality. Our legacy of leadership in next generation solar energy includes developing one of the nation’s largest solar clusters and one of the first projects to beat fossil fuel prices back in 2016. Today, we are expanding the boundaries of existing technologies to build one of the largest portfolios of smart power plants with integrated storage, capable of providing millions of people with affordable, zero-emission energy – day and night. Through our relentless pursuit of better, we are decarbonizing our planet at the gigaton level, and bringing the advantages of clean energy to all of us.
About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate for a VP, Land Acquisition position. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound industry knowledge, superior communications, and detail-oriented organizational skills. This role reports to the Vice President, Development.
The land team is a highly talented, hard-working, dynamic group with extensive legacy knowledge in the renewable energy industry. The ideal candidate will have the right mix of skills, experience, and enthusiasm to succeed in early-stage development and ongoing asset management of large-scale solar projects.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Lead team responsible for the negotiation of all real estate contracts underlying Avantus’ portfolio of solar and storage projects.
Lead due diligence tracking, portfolio analysis, 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, including vesting, mineral rights, liens, taxes, and other critical matters.
Coordinate efforts among landowners, attorneys, surveyors, utilities, title companies, and other key project stakeholders.
Assist with drafting, abstraction, and execution of agreements including purchase and lease agreements, amendments, easements, crossing agreements, estoppels, subordination agreements, affidavits, etc.
Prepare land team budget and oversee project and portfolio cost projections.
Solve cross-functional project hurdles in coordination with other functional groups in the company, including transmission, permitting, engineering, originations, and finance teams.
Required Skills And Qualifications
Proven track record of utility-scale solar project development through the entire development lifecycle of a project
Ability to lead, influence, and motivate a team
Highly proficient in MS Excel and MS Word, including the use of advanced features.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Deep understanding of real estate development, title insurance, and real estate aspects of project finance
Ability to read and understand 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.
Passion for green energy and responsible development
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 10+ years of real estate development experience
Minimum of 7+ years of renewable energy project development experience
Minimum of 3+ years of experience leading a team in a supervisory role
Experience with title insurance, survey, GIS, farming, and/or oil & gas a plus
Avantus offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) matching; comprehensive medical and dental plan options; and flexible PTO. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
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Pay Range
$236,112—$302,708 USD
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Management
Industries
Renewable Energy Power Generation
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