Field Land Manager - California

We're on the lookout for a Land Acquisition pro to join our team and lead the charge in securing sites for our exciting renewable energy projects across California. If you're passionate about real estate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a mission-driven team, we want to hear from you

We are seeking a successful Land Acquisition professional who will support our real estate work streams on multiple large-scale renewable energy projects, land campaigns, land acquisition and landowner relation efforts in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment. This position will report directly to our Directors of Land Acquisition and work closely with the Development Team.

This role requires residency in the state of California.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support various aspects of the Company's land acquisition process, from site due diligence to negotiating and securing all aspects of site control including helping to resolve title and survey matters to closing site control agreements in connection with financing and construction.
• Support the negotiation of complex land and site acquisition agreements (lease, purchase, easements, surface waivers, etc.).
• Support the execution and gathering of site acquisition agreements, ancillary documents, and punch list items.
• Support onboarding of new landowners into the Company’s payment and land management tools.
• Function as ‘account managers’ for 30+ landowners after Option execution, coordinating real estate curative actions, Option Agreement Amendments, on-site access for contractors conducting civil/habitat diligence as well as Intersect Engineering and Permitting teams engaging with landowners on design, agreement compliance, and financial close documentation
• Support and manage 3rd party land agents on multiple site control campaigns.
• Maintain site control tools/trackers and provide reports on progress internally across the organization.
• Manage and work with landowners and community groups to facilitate strong community engagement and foster good relationships with the landowners.
• Assist in preparing and updating land acquisition budgets.
• Provide ongoing support to the Managers, Director and VP Land.
• Collaborate closely with the transactional legal departments with respect to obtaining site acquisition and project financing documentation in connection with transactions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate Management, Finance, Economics or other related field.
• 2+ years of experience in real estate, management consulting, finance, or related industry
• 1+ years of project management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage a transaction
• Independent and self-directed.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, iterative, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft suite of products - excel in particular
• Familiarity with land/environmental policy/law/renewable energy.
• Passionate about renewable energy development.
• Familiarity with google earth, GIS software
• Strong preference for candidates located in the vicinity of our projects in California
• Willingness to travel

A note on qualifications: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including: a computer, keyboard, and telephone.
• Position requires travel to project sites and to landowner meetings and for company-wide meetups: ~10-20 weeks total through a calendar year.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email hr@intersectpower.com.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: $100,000-$115,000 base salary with 15-25% annual target bonus

• Exceptional Healthcare: Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% premium coverage for both you and your dependents.

• Financial Security: Benefit from a 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k, ensuring your financial future is on the right track.

• Time Off: Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) + two company-wide vacation weeks (Fourth of July & End of year). We believe in the importance of rest and relaxation.

• Family-Friendly Policies: Experience up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with an additional 6 weeks for birth parents. We support you through the exciting journey of parenthood.

• Mental Health and Well-being: Access mental health and behavioral coaching services through Ginger, providing you with the support you need to thrive both personally and professionally.

• Family Planning Support: Navigate family planning with ease through our partnership with Carrot, ensuring a seamless experience for new parents.

• Perks: Enjoy a variety of perks, including a $150 USD monthly food stipend on UberEats and a pet insurance allowance. We care about the little things that make a big difference.

• Tech-Ready: Gear up with our new hire tech package, including a laptop, monitor, docking station, webcam, headphones, and more. Set up your home office with provided furniture, including a desk and chair.

• At Intersect Power we believe in fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our team members. Join us and experience a workplace that truly values you, inside and outside the office!

Note: We welcome applicants who do not have current enforceable non-compete restrictions that would hinder their employment with us. If you are currently under a non-compete agreement with a previous employer, we kindly request that you carefully review the terms of that agreement and ensure that your potential employment with us does not violate those terms.

Unsolicited resumes or referrals from third-party recruiting firms or agencies are not accepted by Intersect Power.