Senior Director, Land & Real Estate - SB Energy
Redwood City, CA
About the Job
Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Are you committed to advancing the clean energy revolution? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide flexible renewable energy at scale, accelerating the global energy transition and benefiting our planet, customers, communities, and people.
SB Energy develops, constructs, and owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced renewable projects across the United States, with headquarters in Redwood City, CA. The company was launched in 2019 and has quickly become one of the largest solar and storage developer/IPPs in the U.S. With almost 3 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy projects in operation or under construction and a multi-GW pipeline, SB Energy is building the renewable energy future – today. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver renewable energy that is local, reliable, and matched to load.
Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!
Basic Function
The Sr. Director - Land & Real Estate will lead the land & real estate function for the company, including strategic siting, land campaigns, site control, due-diligence, and early-stage development in support of SB Energy's development portfolio for large-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects across the U.S. This position will report to the VP of Development & Origination.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with executive leadership and regional development leaders to develop land acquisition strategies and roadmap.
- Leverage strategic relationships and years of experience developing infrastructure assets to deliver mulit-1000 acre land campaigns.
- Lead the SB Energy land & real estate team and manage external land acquisition contractors/development partners.
- Drive landowner engagement to determine interest in project participation; generate and negotiate options to lease or purchase.
- Lead all commercial aspects of land acquisition negotiations and coordinate with Legal to negotiate and execute land control documentation.
- Work collaboratively with other cross-functional teams including Strategy & Investments, Origination, Engineering, Grid Integration, Capital Markets, Legal and other support teams.
- Manage and oversee external consultants and outside counsel, including preparing a scope of work, implementing contract documents, and reviewing quality of work product.
- Lend support to project financing activities as necessary.
- Develop and successfully deliver on project schedules and budgets.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with authorities having jurisdiction, property owners, real estate brokers, development partners, neighbors, the local community, third-parties, and other project and community stakeholders.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree. JD highly preferred.
- 15+ years of overall relevant professional experience.
- At least 8 years of experience leading land acquisition teams in large-scale infrastructure / real estate development. Direct experience in the renewable energy industry highly preferred.
- Proven track record of building multi-1000 acre land banks.
- Experience managing land acquisition through financial close; Knowledge of project financing and pre-construction requirements.
- Experience working with permitting specialists, regulators, project managers, environmental lawyers, scientists, planners, engineers, and contractors.
- Comfortable reading, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
- Legal background in real estate preferred.
- Expert communication and organization skills.
- Strong sense of ownership over individual contributions and team success.
Location: San Francisco Bay Area; San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; preferred but not required. Open to remote work.
The position may require between 20-30% domestic travel.
Base Pay - $180,000 - $220,000
Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, such as skill set, experience, certifications, specific work location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Base pay may vary per location due to differences in the cost of living.
The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual discretionary bonus, full Health & Wellness Benefits package, and other applicable incentive perks as outlined in any formal offer made. The final compensation package will be discussed with the candidate during the final stages of the hiring process.
Our Health & Wellness Benefits
SB Energy's Benefits programs are designed to support our team members and their families while keeping their well-being, happiness, and varying needs in mind. SB Energy employees may enroll in our benefits programs and take advantage of customized perks and offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. We offer the following benefits to all team members:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance: 100% premium covered by the company, for employees and dependents
- Long-Term Disability (LTD), Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Legal Insurance Plan
- Competitive Retirement Benefits with 401(k) company match
- Generous Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Company Holidays
- Flexible working arrangements
- 12 weeks fully paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Medical & Dependent FSA; Transit & Commuter FSA with employer contributions
- Mental Health Wellness Offerings
- Discounted Physical Wellness plan & Pet Insurance
- Monthly reimbursement for Phone/Internet/Data
- Phone Equipment Purchase Benefits
- Thoughtful Hybrid Workplace Set-up Benefits
Promote Sustainability with a Purpose - At SB Energy, you may choose to become a part of our 'Just Renewables' Committee and work along with team members who share a belief in pursuing our mission in such a way that empowers a diverse and inclusive workforce that advances social justice and equity for our employees as well as partners and communities!
SB Energy is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. SB Energy strives to create an inclusive culture and safe environment for all.
To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.
