Manager, Land Development

Key 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 days per week.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage (with no premiums)
• Company contribution to 401(k) plans
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Flexible work hours
• Unlimited paid time off for a healthy work-life balance
• Paid holidays to celebrate and recharge
• Wellness and cell phone credits to support personal well-being
• Life and AD&D insurance for peace of mind
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for community and support
• Opportunities for professional development to grow and thrive within the company

About Copia

Copia Power (“Copia”), is a wholly owned portfolio company of the global investment firm, The Carlyle Group. Copia’s platform is focused on developing, owning, and operating utility-scale sustainable infrastructure in the United States. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information, visit www.copiapower.com.

Contact Information

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