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Manager, Land Development

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Copia Power logoCopia Power · Dana Point, CA
Full-timeOn-site2w ago
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Responsibilities

  • Negotiate site control agreements including option agreements, leases, easements, rights-of-way, amendments, and other related documents.
  • Obtain and analyze title commitments. Identify and resolve title curative issues, including crossing agreements, mortgage subordinations, and other related items.
  • Obtain and analyze ALTA surveys. Coordinate revisions, define lease and easement boundaries, and communicate site constraints to Engineering, Permitting, and Development teams.
  • Negotiate mineral underwriting with title companies, order mineral ownership reports, and work with consultants to secure surface waiver agreements.
  • Review, evaluate, and revise agreements in collaboration with outside counsel in advance of the commencement of construction, such as lease and easement agreements (and associated memoranda, amendments, and terminations), and estoppels.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Development, Permitting, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Capital Markets, and other support teams during development and financing phases.
  • Manage and oversee external consultants, including preparing a scope of work, contract documents, and reviewing the quality of work product.
  • What We Look For:
  • Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written correspondence.
  • Highly driven with problem-solving abilities, integrity, and strong work ethic.
  • Proactive mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to work effectively within a rapidly changing organization.
  • Demonstrated collaborative partnerships with peers, management, and vendors.
  • Resourcefulness and polite persistence.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of progressive experience in real estate title and land development with knowledge of renewable energy project development, utilities, interconnection, permitting, and renewable energy technologies
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, law, land use planning, or a related field preferred
  • Ability to read and understand legal documents, title reports, and ALTA surveys
  • Experience working with mapping resources (i.e., Google Earth, GIS, ALTA survey, etc.)
  • Ability to work in the Copia Office (Salt Lake City, UT, or Dana Point, CA) a minimum of 3
  • Ability to travel up to 30%
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
  • We are partnering with select search firms for this role and are not accepting inquiries or candidates from additional third-party agencies or recruiters.

Benefits

At Copia, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your skills, qualifications, location, and experience. This role may also be eligible for benefits, performance bonuses, and other perks. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.At Copia, we prioritize diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can be their true selves every day. Our commitment extends to providing comprehensive benefits to all employees, such as:Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage (with no premiums)Company contribution to 401(k) plansAnnual bonus eligibilityFlexible work hoursUnlimited paid time off for a healthy work-life balancePaid holidays to celebrate and rechargeWellness and cell phone credits to support personal well-beingLife and AD&D insurance for peace of mindEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs) for community and supportOpportunities for professional development tHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Flexible schedulePerformance bonus

Additional Information

Copia Power ("Copia") is an energy transition company committed to developing, constructing and owning large-scale infrastructure assets in the U.S. Copia is actively developing more than 15 GW of renewable energy generation and storage capacity and 12 GW of data center and industrial load. Copia is backed by Carlyle, one of the world's largest global investment firms. At Copia, we pride ourselves on a culture where sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the environment, and we believe that achieving this goal requires not just hard work but also enjoying the journey. Our team thrives on connectivity, fostering strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Together, we combine passion and playfulness to drive progress and make a difference. Job Description: Copia is seeking a Manager, Land Development with expertise in managing complex real estate title and survey projects in the renewable energy industry. This role collaborates closely with Development, Permitting, Engineering, and Legal teams to support our early- to late-stage development projects. The Manager, Land Development will be responsible for managing land acquisition efforts, reviewing title and ALTA surveys, identifying and resolving title matters, and overseeing real estate contract compliance. The Manager, Land Development will report directly to the Senior Director, Land Development in an individual contributor role.

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