Land Acquisition Manager - Solar & Battery Storage

Position Description:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Land Acquisition Manager to join our team, focusing on Community-Scale Solar and Battery Storage projects. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing land for solar and storage developments, managing the entire acquisition process from site selection to contract negotiation. This includes conducting early-stage site diligence, managing relationships with landowners, and structuring commercial transactions to secure parcels ranging from 10 to 100+ acres

Responsibilities:

• Identify and Assess Sites

  Research potential land opportunities, obtain landowner contact information, and assess sites based on grid capacity and suitability for solar and storage projects.

  
  

• Site Diligence

  Conduct thorough early-stage diligence to identify key development opportunities and assess potential constraints.

  
  

• Outreach & Relationship Building

  Engage landowners through direct outreach, overcoming objections and building rapport to gain site control.

  
  

• Contract Negotiation

  Negotiate land lease options, purchase options, and easement agreements with landowners, with support from our legal team.

  
  

• Stakeholder Coordination

  Coordinate with surveyors, utilities, title companies, and other stakeholders to advance project development.

  
  

• Transaction Management

  Maintain accurate records of all due diligence and transaction-related payments.

  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Educational Background

  Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, or a related field.

  
  

• Experience

  5+ years of sales, business development, or origination experience, ideally within energy, renewable development, or real estate sectors.

  
  

• Contract Negotiation

  Proven experience reviewing and negotiating legal agreements with landowners.

  
  

• Location & Travel

  Preferred location in the Eastern U.S. and flexibility to travel up to 25% of the time.

  
  

• Technical Skills

  Familiarity with real estate-related software and experience in front-of-meter solar and battery storage projects.

  
  

• Skills

  Strong problem-solving abilities, independence, and effective communication with stakeholders.

  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver's license.
  

Oscar Associates Limited (US) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.