Landowner Manager

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonization goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

The Landowner Manager at Acciona Energy North America is responsible for managing relationships with external stakeholders (landowners, neighbors, local authorities) and ensuring compliance with permitting requirements for operational projects. This role involves overseeing landowner contract compliance (e.g., payments, land use, contract changes), maintaining and acquiring necessary permits, and implementing company software tools for contract, permitting, and geographic information management.

Responsibilities:

• Manage relationships with external stakeholders (landowners, neighbors, local authorities) for operational projects.
• Ensure compliance with landowner contracts, including payments, land use, and contract modifications.
• Maintain current permits and manage additional permitting requirements for project operations.
• Implement and manage software tools for:
• Landowner information (leases, easements)
• Permitting processes
• Geographic project information
• Use internal tools and software to manage contracts, process payments, and respond to landowner claims and inquiries.
• Develop and maintain project documentation such as land surveys and as-built drawings within internal platforms, and support user training as needed.
• Manage regulatory workflow approvals using company systems.
• Coordinate and maintain landowner contracts and permits for new operational projects using internal resources.Integrate and manage landowner contracts and permits for new operational projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must pass a personnel risk assessment and seven-year criminal history check.
• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field such as engineering, science, economics or finance. At least 5 years of relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• At least 4 years of utility industry or program management experience
• Moderate knowledge of electrical principles.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to multi-task, work under pressure while consistently delivering on deadlines.
• Be capable of communicating (written and verbal) and training on highly technical information in manner that is comprehensible to stakeholders of various levels regulatory knowledge.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain a Passport.
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred.
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification is strongly preferred.
• Ability to professionally represent the company when dealing with external organizations.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Proficiency in the use of software programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Adobe Acrobat, various databases and MS Visio.
• Detail orientation, team building, customer service, organizational and project management skills required.
• Strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Competent in the use of software programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Adobe Acrobat, MS Access, MS Visio

Benefits – we’ve got you covered!

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer a variety of attractive employment incentives:

Pay band: $85,000 – $110,000 based on experience, education, and skillset.

· Annual Company Bonus: 10%

· Comprehensive Benefits starting on Day 1, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and eligible dependents, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options. After 90 days, you'll also have access to life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and optional plans.

· 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting after 90 days

· 15 days of PTO (with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays

· $50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment

· Career development and growth opportunities, along with access to technical, skills, and language training programs, including tuition reimbursement.

· Downtown Chicago office, featuring a modern, open layout with plenty of collaborative spaces and breakout areas. Daily perks include coffee, complimentary healthy snacks, and free access to the building’s fitness center

· Hybrid work schedule, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, plus early Fridays with a 3 p.m. cut-off.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.