Real Estate Manager at OneEnergy Renewables

Madison, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Solar project development, Real estate acquisition, Land negotiation, Title issue resolution, Site identification, Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Project management, Communication, Legal document management, Relationship management, Data management, Problem-solving, Negotiation, Renewable energy industry knowledge

Industry

Renewables & Environment

Description

Company Overview: OneEnergy’s mission is to make clean energy the #1 source of electricity for consumers and utilities. We develop solar energy projects across the United States in community solar, distributed generation, and large utility scale project segments. Our diverse project pipeline, multiple locations across the US, and unique multidisciplined team sets us apart. We are a dynamic and innovative renewable energy industry company dedicated to developing and deploying utility scale solar and community solar facilities. We are committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving positive change in our industry. Position Objective: The Manager, Real Estate role consists of working directly with the development team to understand, identify, and secure optimal greenfield sites in order to cultivate a pipeline of viable, competitive solar sites to support our strategy. This role works with landowners, internal employees, legal counsel, utilities, due diligence teams, surveyors, and title professionals to develop consistent, bankable, and insurable solar energy projects. Responsibilities: Assisting with identification and acquisition of greenfield solar energy sites. Supporting project development strategy creation in cooperation with development, engineering, and finance teams. Managing outreach efforts to prospective landowner partners, including coordinating mailing campaigns, identifying contact information, and processing data within internal systems. Developing relationships with key landowners and working with them through lease options. Leading negotiation with landowners on key financial and commercial terms to achieve site control agreement execution. Assisting with the clearance of challenging title issues and complex legal description issues, coordinating with legal counsel, title professionals, real estate team members, project developers, and landowners. Providing support with recording legal documents. Communicating the status of real estate matters to internal and external partners. Traveling to project sites, county courthouses, and landowner residences as necessary to help in clearing real estate easement and title challenges. Maintaining long term relationships with key land owner partners through multi-year development timelines. Requirements: 2+ years of experience working in renewable energy, real estate, sales, or law. Experience in Microsoft Office/Office 365, Google Apps, Salesforce, and database management. Knowledge of or background in the renewable energy industry is preferred but not required. Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills. Organizational capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proven ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable deliverables to internal and external stakeholders. Self-motivated with proven ability to take ownership, initiative, and accountability. Creative problem-solving skills and ability to execute and deliver under pressure. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and interface effectively with cross-functional employee groups and external stakeholders. Solid negotiating and problem-solving skills with emphasis on attention to detail. Practical experience dealing with solar project development, including site identification, real estate acquisition, land and title matters, permitting, interconnection, and community outreach. Must have a “roll up your sleeves and let’s get the job done right” type attitude. Demonstrated qualities of integrity, credibility, and professional responsibility Ability to travel and access sites of varying terrain. Position requires frequent travel, up to 1-2 weeks per month or about 20% of working time; must carry an active driver’s license with acceptable driving record. A willingness to contribute to our culture which thrives on building trust and holding one another accountable. Madison, WI Salary Range:$90,000 - $115,000 Bethesda, MD Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,00 OneEnergy’s compensation packages are dependent on an array of factors including, but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other organizational needs. We provide generous Paid Time Off (six weeks/year), Paid Parental Leave and an impactful Volunteer Time Off Program. We offer robust employee benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance, wellness incentives, and more. We recognize an equitable energy transition requires the participation of diverse communities, groups, and institutions. OneEnergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Responsibilities

The Real Estate Manager identifies and secures greenfield sites for solar energy projects by managing landowner relationships and lease negotiations. They also coordinate with legal, engineering, and finance teams to resolve title issues and ensure project viability.