Lead Land Acquisition Manager, Development-Remote

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This is a great opportunity to join the growing wind industry. Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.   

Lead Land Acquisition Manager, Development   

The Lead Acquisition Specialist shall be responsible for the quality and effectiveness of the Real Estate acquisition campaigns across Steelhead's project portfolio. This role will directly manage inhouse land acquisition team in addition to guiding and advising the Land Campaign Manager and strategy for each project. This role reports to the Head of Real Estate Services and involves direction, supervision, advisement, and training of internal and contracted staff while engaged in real estate related activities.   

Key Responsibilities   

• Lead the Land and Title Department  

• Supervise team of managers and agents in land acquisition and title.  

• Manage both in-house and contracted land acquisition teams   

• Mentor, coach and inform the accountability assessment of each project's Land Campaign Manager with respect to delivering on the relevant scope, strategy and quality of the land campaign, including effective management of contracted land agents, project acquisition strategy and effectiveness.  

• Determine internal staffing needs for projects on a continuing basis ensuring projects are staffed appropriately based on the skillsets of the team and the project's needs.  

• Develop, advise and determine procedures to support efficiency and quality acquisition plans for all projects; ensure both in-house and contracted land acquisition teams understand procedures and expectations; motivate and provide in-house and contract teams with necessary tools and skills to reach project goals and expectations.  

• Locate, hire and mentor in-house land managers   

• Partner with Real Estate Specialists and Land Campaign Managers to support the hiring of skilled and fitting contracted land acquisition team based on project needs and qualifiers requested by Real Estate Manager and Developer 

• Management and understanding of skills, capabilities and competencies of all staff associated with Real Estate acquisition efforts including internal land agents, Land Campaign Managers and external land contractors 

• Establish and maintain Key Performance Indicators for land team and contracted staff; determine standard data collection from each land campaign necessary for evaluating efficacy and support investment decisions.   

• Implement Land Acquisition Strategies for Utility Scale Wind  

• Collaborate with Public Engagement and Project Development teams to improve strategies for community engagement campaigns 

• Collaborate with the Development team to prepare and execute acquisition strategies for new project sites  

• Support Land Campaign Manager and Development team when necessary, including but not limited to shadowing in-person meetings with property owners and their representatives, strategizing on appropriate instruments and problem solving solutions to secure buildable land 

• Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with customers, landowners, state and local officials and other stakeholders through phone contact, newsletters, in-person meetings, public hearings, etc.  

Requirements:  

• BA/BS Degree in Business, Real Estate, of Finance  

• 8+ years of experience in land acquisition, title curative and development for utility-scale energy projects  

• Experience managing internal/external land agents 

• Experience reviewing, interpreting and resolving title issues, vesting issues and has in-depth knowledge in developing, negotiating and executing complex land agreements  

• Thorough understanding of wind energy and wind project development 

• Understanding and familiarity with title matters, land use, land (ALTA) surveys, GIS, and other real estate-related activities  

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and interface effectively with cross-functional employee groups, contract workers and external stakeholders  

• Has in-depth knowledge of chain of title, surface lease agreements, and title curative documents  

• Skilled negotiating and problem-solving skills with emphasis on attention to detail  

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously  

• Comfortable being actively involved and boots on the ground."  

• High degree of emotional intelligence, working virtually in complex teams/environments  

• Proven success working with all levels of management  

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, while possessing effective presentation skills as a spokesperson and public representative for Vestas Americas 

Competencies:   

1. Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including travel to job sites and corporate meetings as needed  

2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, OneNote and Teams)  

3. Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment  

4. Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills; ability to add value through creative input and forward-thinking  

5. Driven, resourceful, and comfortable working in a collaborative environment  

6. Capability to motivate and bring together a diverse team in a respectful and positive manner  

What We Offer:  

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's largest wind turbine producer. We value initiative,  

collaboration, accountability, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a focus on sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues who support each other.  

1. Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry  

2. Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision 

3. Generous Paid Time Off policies 

4. Great 401(k) plan (with employer match) 

5. Tuition assistance