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RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

**Functional area:** Project Development

**Remuneration:** Exempt

A **Land Acquisition Manager - Eastern Region** in the renewables industry is a regional leadership position responsible for the acquisition, management and optimization of land assets for renewable energy projects, such as wind, solar, storage and hydrogen facilities. This role involves strategic planning, negotiation, and coordination to secure and manage land resources effectively.

The Land Acquisition Manager reports to the Director of Land Acquisition. You will be responsible for managing and acquiring land, handling land asset management activities for renewable energy projects and managing 3rd party brokers/agents as needed to support the RWE company goals in the Eastern Region of the United States. This will include developing and implementing strategic land acquisition plans, negotiating land agreements, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and permits.

Role Responsibilities:

+ Execute a comprehensive land acquisition strategy aligned with the organization’s renewable energy project goals

+ Assist development to identify suitable land parcels for renewable energy development through market analysis and site assessments

+ Contact and negotiate land acquisitions through leasing/purchase agreements and easements, ensuring favorable terms and conditions

+ Collaborate with legal teams to structure land agreements that meet legal and regulatory requirements

+ Conduct thorough due diligence on potential land acquisitions, including title searches, environmental assessments, and permitting requirements

+ Evaluate the landowner’s willingness to participate in renewable energy projects

+ Build and maintain positive relationships with landowners, local communities, government authorities, and other stakeholders

+ Understand relevant aspects of storage and renewable energy, and successfully educate landowners in detail

+ Address concerns and provide information about project plans and benefits to landowners

+ Travel, as required, to facilitate and close land acquisition efforts and foster positive relationships with landowners and other stakeholders

+ Identify and mitigate potential risks related to land acquisition, land us,e and project development

+ Develop contingency plans for unforeseen challenges related to land assets

+ Develop and manage budgets for land acquisition and management activities

+ Monitor expenses and optimize land assets for cost-effective project development

+ Manage third-party land acquisition resources to achieve the land resource objectives through a combination of internal and external resources

+ Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment

+ Maintain accurate records of land agreements, permits, regulatory compliance, and pre-established corporate websites

+ Provide regular reports to senior management on land acquisition progress and issues

+ Perform additional job-related duties as assigned

Job Requirements and Experiences:

+ Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, environmental science, or a related field (Master’s Degree preferred)

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in land acquisition, real estate, land management, or a combination thereof, with a strong background in renewables (solar, wind and battery storage) preferred

+ Knowledge of land-use regulations, permitting processes,s and real estate law

+ Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement

+ Working knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) and related land management software

+ Efficiency in IrthLand and SAP programs is preferred

+ Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams

+ Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines

+ Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables

+ Ability to multitask, while working independently and as part of a team

+ Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities

+ Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds

+ Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable

+ Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts

**Pay range:** The annual base salary range for this position in New York is $126,000 - $188,000. The listed salary range represents our good-faith estimate for this position and describes the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

**Benefits offered:** Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

Apply with just a few clicks:** ad code **90013.** Any questions? Contact HR: **[email protected]

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.