Senior Land & Title Specialist

at  National Grid Renewables

National Grid Renewables is a full-service renewable energy company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. National Grid Renewables has developed over 2,400 megawatts of wind and solar projects that are either operational or currently under construction throughout the United States. National Grid Renewables has a multi-gigawatt development pipeline of wind and solar projects in various stages of development throughout the United States. National Grid Renewables provides custom solutions for utilities and corporations looking to harness renewable energy for business growth. With deep roots in agriculture, National Grid Renewables prides itself on developing renewable energy projects that are farmer-friendly, community-driven, and beneficial for rural communities.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

We are currently seeking a Senior Land and Title Specialist within our development team for our renewable projects. This position is responsible for all real estate matters with minimal supervision from the Director of Real Estate for assigned projects that leads to a fully insurable and fully financeable project. Additionally, you will perform the following duties:

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Work directly with Land Developers, Contracts Manager, Director of Real Estate, Land Owners, Legal Representatives of the company, other National Grid team members and outside vendors
• Keep current tracking worksheet for assigned projects
• Review title documents to identify and resolve encumbrances.
• Ensure that legal documents are correct and have been appropriately recorded with the county
• Responsible for working with the Landowner Payment Specialist for landowner payments for assigned projects.
• Review survey to identify any overlap/gap issues, verify that the proforma is reflected correctly and that all proposed facilities are within footprint parcels without encroachments.
• Work with others to ensure there are no objections for any land acquisition for assigned projects
• Work with Director of Real Estate to communicate land issues/status between assigned Project Manager and Real Estate departments
• Responsible for coordinating with the title company and landowners to close parcels that are being purchased with assistance from Director of Real Estate
• Responsible for responding to due diligence questions on assigned projects with supervision from Director of Real Estate
• Responsible for the real estate budget inputs for assigned projects
• Responsible for making sure that all real estate items are uploaded to specific data sites related to each assigned project.
• Work with the Director of Real Estate and Operations Department to transition assigned projects to the Operations Department when appropriate
• Work with Director of Real Estate and Project Manager for timing of landowner crop notices and construction notices for assigned projects. Prepare approved notices to be sent out
• Work with Director of Real Estate and Landowner Payment Specialist on calculating and triggering landowner payments as construction period and development periods are reached
• Work with Director of Real Estate to communicate the status of the assigned projects as it relates to real estate matters to Development Team members and Real Estate Team
• Coordinate with the local FSA office to confirm participation or nonparticipation of project parcels in CRP or other programs.
• Responsible for ordering a mineral assessment from the title company for assigned projects to determine whether full mineral searches are necessary. If so, ordering full mineral searches and clearing mineral interests to obtain mineral coverage from the title company, if needed
• Attend project and regional meetings for assigned projects

WHAT YOU BRING TO THIS ROLE

• 5+ years as a Land & Title Specialist, or similar experience
• Notary Public or willingness to obtain
• Willing to be a team player and learn new work tools
• High School diploma or GED; college degree a plusKnowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite and Excel software