Real Estate Development Manager

Job Description: Real Estate Development Manager

Reports to: Director of Project Development

OCI Energy is a respected developer, owner, and operator of utility scale solar & energy storage sites. We are seeking a Real Estate Development Manager to provide support for a growing organization in a dynamic environment. This position provides a perfect opportunity for a professional looking for interesting work within a growing cohesive team, the ability to expand their experience and contribute to the corporation's success.
SUMMARY:

The Real Estate Development Manager spearheads the company's landowner outreach activities to lease and acquire land.  OCI is seeking someone who enjoys and is skillful at engaging with property owners, presenting development opportunities, and facilitating their progression to discussions with the development managers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Research parcel ownership and contact information for landowners as needed.
• Understands and/or determines land ownership information through review of provided data, deeds, plat books, and tax roll research, etc.
• Actively initiate calls, send texts, and emails to prospective landowners, striving for engagement and potential collaboration.
• Conduct in-person visits to landowner properties when required, ensuring direct and clear communication about the company's propositions.
• Clearly introduce and explain developmental opportunities to potential landowners, emphasizing benefits and potential collaborations.
• Ensure a seamless transition of engaged landowners to the company's developers for detailed project discussions and potential agreements.
• Maintain accurate records of all outreach efforts, successful engagements, and transitions to developers.
• Continuously update knowledge on industry trends, best outreach practices, and available tools/resources to optimize engagement strategies.
• Regularly assess and improve outreach methodologies, ensuring high response rates and optimizing landowner engagement experiences.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five plus (5+) years’ experience in land acquisition preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in real estate, particularly in land acquisition
• Strong verbal and written communications skills are essential.
• Strong skills in negotiating with landowners and presenting developmental opportunities persuasively.
• Adeptness in using multiple data sources, including deeds, plat books, tax rolls, and online databases to identify land ownership.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with potential and existing landowners.
• Knowledge in GIS and prospecting tools is required.
• Skilled in maintaining accurate and organized records of all outreach and engagement activities.
• Experience and expertise with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Experience and expertise with County Appraisal District websites, online courthouse records, etc.
• Preferred: Working knowledge and experience with mineral rights, Mineral Ownership Reports (MORs), and websites/databases like RRC, SONRIS, etc.

OCI Energy LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. OCI Energy LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.