Manager, Land Acquisition

This is a fully remote role for candidates who are based outside of the New York Metropolitan area. For those located in the area, we encourage you to consider our hybrid work arrangement (1-2 days a week in our NYC office). That said, we value flexibility and if you have a different preference, please do not let that deter you from applying – let’s talk about it!

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment-based visas at this time.

Energy storage is the key to unlocking a future where our world is powered by renewable resources. At Convergent Energy and Power, our mission is to make the electrical grid cleaner, more reliable, and less expensive by leveraging state-of-the-art energy storage and distributed generation technologies.

The Manager of Land Acquisition is responsible for the acquisition campaigns to facilitate the development of energy storage, solar, and solar-plus-storage projects. This role focuses on campaign execution, conducting initial outreach to landowners, and providing operational and administrative support. Operating under the guidance of senior staff, the Manager plays a critical role in ensuring successful land acquisition efforts by coordinating with third-party agents, internal teams, and external stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

Campaign Support and Execution

• Assist with executing land acquisition campaigns, including conducting research and preparing materials.
• Leverage GIS tools to support campaign scoping, site development, and environmental due diligence under guidance.
• Perform initial outreach to landowners and support negotiations by preparing draft agreements and other documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop marketing materials and ensure alignment with campaign strategies.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as a point of contact for third-party land agents, providing support and collecting necessary data to track progress.
• Coordinate landowner meetings and document interactions in CRM tools like HubSpot.
• Address preliminary questions and provide information to landowners regarding project plans and benefits.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of land acquisition activities, including landowner communications, agreements, and due diligence materials.
• Assist with preparing campaign progress reports and presentations for senior leadership.
• Update CRM tools to ensure all landowner interactions and acquisition activities are properly recorded.

Collaboration and Process Improvement

• Work closely with senior land acquisition team members to align campaigns with organizational goals and identify areas for improvement.
• Support cross-functional teams, including origination, pre-construction, and legal, by ensuring the required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Participate in team meetings to provide updates and receive direction on ongoing campaigns.

Risk Mitigation

• Identify potential risks in land acquisition campaigns, such as gaps in documentation or compliance issues, and escalate them to senior staff.
• Assist in developing solutions for minor campaign inefficiencies as part of continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in land acquisition, real estate, or project coordination roles.
• Basic understanding of land-use regulations, permitting processes, and real estate law.
• Familiarity with GIS tools and the ability to conduct site evaluations under supervision.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, including proficiency in CRM tools like HubSpot.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of renewable energy development processes or related industries.
• Basic experience reviewing real estate documents such as deeds, titles, and abstracts.

We're dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture that prioritizes the safety and well-being of all our clean energy professionals. We embrace and learn from our diverse backgrounds, encouraging open dialogue and growth. Through resources like our active Employee Resource Groups, DEI Working Group, and comprehensive training and workshops, we're continuing to build a supportive community that celebrates the convergence of our identities.

Our priority is to ensure that every team member feels valued and supported to have a healthy balance between work life and personal life. We believe a full life outside of the office makes for a happier, healthier team. We support that by offering robust benefits such as but not limited to, the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Vacation, Sick, and Volunteer days
• 401K with an employer safe harbor match
• Special Vendor Discounts on programs for:
• Identity theft and fraud prevention

Base Salary Range: $105,000- $120,000; Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience.

We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply. If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application.

Convergent is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements in the country where we operate. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected]