Land Acquisition Agent (Renewables)
Illinois
Renewables – Solar Leasing /
Full Time - 1099 /
Hybrid
PLM is expanding in multiple regions with new Wind, Solar and Renewables customers. Several new opportunities across the lower 48 present the need for PLM to grow our Renewables talent base, and we are looking to immediately expand and deploy renewables acquisition teams in both remote and in-field capacities. Please submit your application to abc@plm..com for immediate consideration and response. Applicable, renewables experience required.
Company Description
Purple Land Management, LLC (“Purple”) is one of the nation’s largest tech-enabled provider of land services that negotiates the buying, selling, and leasing of mineral rights, determines and cures title, prepares mineral ownership reports, and performs other related services required for oil and gas operators to drill and produce wells. Overdrive, Purple’s proprietary software-as-a-service (“SaaS”), allows customers to track lease, well, and contract data in a web-based geographic information system (“GIS”) mapping platform powered by ESRI, a leader in GIS mapping software. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, and founded in 2010, Purple has the financial support of Satori Capital, a Texas-based multi-strategy investment firm founded upon the principles of conscious capitalism. Satori’s private equity business partners with leadership teams of companies that operate with a long-term perspective, commit to their mission or purpose, and create value for all stakeholders.
Job Description
The company is seeking a Land Acquisition Agent to report to, and work directly with, the project management team. The individual will be responsible for conducting contract negotiations with landowners in order to acquire land and prepare for possible energy production in the area where the property is located.
Responsibilities
· Research county records to determine surface and mineral ownership by utilizing online databases or travel to the local county courthouse to review county records
· Analyze and document research results to select the relevant information to input into reports for submission to the client
· Meet deadlines and balance multiple priorities in an environment with shifting timeframes
· Contribute to other duties assigned by management and determined by business needs
Mandatory Requirements
· Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in acquisitions and negotiations
· Juris Doctorate or a degree in Energy Management may be substituted, but must accompanied with sufficient job-related experience
· Ability to meet specific deadlines, daily and weekly, based on current internal and client needs
· Ability to work with minimal supervision
· Ability to communicate professionally with all levels of management and clients (in writing and verbally)
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office; specifically, Excel and Word
· Experience with Adobe Acrobat
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)
· AAPL membership
· Bachelor’s degree
· Juris Doctorate
· Degree in Energy Management/Commerce
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Career Path: Opportunity for promotion based on performance and the team’s needs
Start Date: Immediately
Work Authorization: Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States.
