Director of Land Acquisition -Central Region

RWE Clean Energy, LLC, Chicago

Functional area: Business Development; Real Estate / Facilities 

Remuneration: Exempt

A Director of Land Acquisition -Central Region at RWE Clean Energy is responsible for overseeing the acquisition, management, and optimization of land assets for renewable energy projects, such as wind, solar and storage.  This role involves strategic planning, negotiation, and coordination to secure and manage land resources effectively.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive land acquisition strategy aligned with the organization's renewable energy project goals
• Identify suitable land parcels for renewable energy development through market analysis and site assessments
• Lead negotiations for land acquisition, lease 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 landowners' willingness to participate in renewable energy projects
• Build and maintain positive relationships with landowners, local communities, government authorities, and other stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate potential risks related to land acquisition, land use, and project development
• Develop contingency plans for unforeseen challenges related to land assets
• Develop and manage budgets for land acquisition and management activities
• Identify the proper resources to achieve the land resource objectives through a combination of internal and external resources

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, environmental science, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in acquisition, real estate, or land management, with a strong background in renewables preferred
• Thorough knowledge of land-use regulations, permitting processes, and real estate law.
• Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills
• Strong analytical and financial acumen for budgeting and cost optimization
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively
• Proficiency in geographic information systems (GIS) and related land management software is advantageous
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines

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.

RWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For 125 years RWE has been the source of energy for millions of people across the globe. Now we’re making all that energy green. This decade alone we’re investing €50bn into renewables and will be carbon neutral by 2040 – ten years earlier than most other global targets. This is a chance to play a key role on our journey.

Join our renewables specialists, working across the clean energy spectrum to grow our operations to 50 GW by 2030 – with some of the world’s largest on and offshore wind farms and industry-leading hydrogen initiatives. We’re also considered innovators in solar development including floating photovoltaics and agri-photovoltaics. Or add your expertise to our supply and trading operations, brokering renewable electricity, green gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances from one of our advanced energy trading floors.

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