Land Manager

Title: Land Manager

Location: Boise, Idaho, United States; Remote

Job Description:

We develop, finance, construct, own, and operate utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities throughout the United States. In its 2025 analysis of solar independent power producers, S&P Global ranked Clēnera as a top ten U.S. owner of planned installations in the next five years. Clēnera has over 1.9 GW of solar and 5.1 GWh of storage in operations or construction, and a development pipeline totaling 17.8 GW of solar and 51.1 GWh of storage across 23 states. Our company culture is at the core of everything we do, so you’ll regularly find Caring, Committed, and Courageous individuals who value respectful, cross-functional collaboration with partners internally and externally. With our tremendous portfolio growth, we are increasing our headcount to meet the demands of the business. Are you ready to change the world with us?

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Land Manager is responsible for executing Clēnera's land acquisition strategy by leading land identifications and negotiations for utility-scale solar and storage projects.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Identify, conduct outreach (including cold calls & letter campaigns) and establish relationships with list of targeted landowners/developers to secure viable land for project sites and easements.
• Negotiate, draft, and review agreements containing favorable business terms for a wide variety of transaction documentation including purchase options, lease options, lease agreements, transmission lines, access roads, and right of way easements.
• Work independently to build trust with prospective landowners.
• Perform high level analysis and review of title, zoning, floodplain, easements, leases, permitting fees, entitlement process, and other site-specific considerations.
• Advise on any fatal flaws or issues that may prohibit acquisition or development. 
• Assist in providing advice and guidance to Land Specialists to guide them through the acquisition process.
• Document all pertinent communications with landowners in database system and organize all information using prescribed methods.
• Collaborate with individual department, as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.
• Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.
• Coordinate with legal counsel and contracts department to complete lease, purchase and easement documents.
• Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, land management, finance, or related field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in land acquisition or development.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience managing customer relationships.
• Technology: Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Acrobat Adobe; familiar with ArcGIS, Landgate, Spotfire, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs.
• Skills/Attributes:
  • Proven track record of negotiating and closing complex, high-value land contracts with multiple landowners.
  • Working knowledge of Tax Maps, Topo Maps and Property Deeds.
  • Ability to gather concise data and understand project requirements to effectively complete a task.
  • Skilled in solving team disagreements, promoting cooperation and keeping internal and external work relationships collaborative.
  • Managing multiple high priority relationships strategically.
  • Highly skilled in explaining complex details clearly, ensuring everyone on the team understands. 
  • Self-motivated with ability to work aggressively in a competitive environment.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, growing company environment.  
• Travel: Up to 25%

BENEFITS

• Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.
• Hybrid Work Environment
• HSA and FSA Plans Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
• Incentive Pay and RSU Plans

*Recruiting agencies, we are not currently accepting unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals. 

At Clēnera, LLC, we’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by state or federal law.