Site Acquisition Lead - Midwest in Bloomington, Minnesota at Geronimo Power, LLC

The Site Acquisition Lead will design, implement, and manage land acquisition strategies to acquire land for new wind, solar, battery storage and data center developments. They will coordinate with developers, permitting specialists, attorneys, engineers, and other subject matter experts to ensure that the project is built on time and within budget.

Job Duties

• Manage team of external land agents, consultants, and real estate contractors in securing land entitlements, title commitments, and mineral use waivers.
• Lead site acquisition on 2-5 early/mid-stage projects
• Maintain ongoing communication with project landowners and community stakeholders.
• Travel to project areas as needed for landowner and stakeholder meetings, community events, public hearings, real estate research, etc.
• Lead and execute land agreements such as leases, lease extensions, purchases, and easements to support the siting of wind, solar, battery storage and data center projects.
• Coordinate meetings with participating landowners and gauge overall community support; representing the project and Geronimo Power during discussions with landowners.
• Work closely with landowners, local governments, and community organizations to gain support for proposed projects.
• Work with internal Geronimo Power staff to drive and complete project milestones relating to land acquisition in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work closely with assigned developers to research land viability and communicate with potential landowners.
• Negotiate with attorneys, permitting specialists, engineers, and other subject matter experts to determine whether sites are suitable for development. Assist in obtaining title curative documents including consent and crossings, mineral use waivers, subordination and non-disturbance agreements, etc.
• Travel up to 75% of the time.
• Other Duties as assigned

Experience:

• 3 Years minimum of site acquisition or community engagement experience (renewable energy, real estate, housing development, etc.)
• Proven leadership capabilities

Attributes:

• Interest in renewable energy
• High energy
• Good relationship building skills
• Multitasker
• Achievement driven, self-starter
• Team Player

Pay Range for the posted level: Minimum of $110,000.00 - $140,000.00

We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including Medical, Dental, 401(k) and disability benefits.