Manage complex real estate title projects for renewable energy, including title diligence, negotiation, compliance, and external consultant oversight.
Company Overview:
Copia Power (“Copia”) is an energy transition company committed to developing, constructing and owning large-scale infrastructure assets in the U.S. Copia is actively developing more than 15 GW of renewable energy generation and storage capacity and 12 GW of data center and industrial load. Copia is backed by Carlyle, one of the world’s largest global investment firms.
At Copia, we pride ourselves on a culture where sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the environment, and we believe that achieving this goal requires not just hard work but also enjoying the journey. Our team thrives on connectivity, fostering strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Together, we combine passion and playfulness to drive progress and make a difference.
Job Description:
Copia is seeking an experienced Manager, Land Development with experience managing complex real estate title and survey projects in the renewable energy industry. This position will work closely with the Real Estate, Permitting and Engineering team members supporting our early- to late-stage development projects, assisting in conducting diligence, reviewing title and land surveys, identifying, and resolving title matters, coordinating real estate contract compliance, and obtaining title insurance for renewable energy projects.
The Manager, Land Development will report directly to the Director, Land Development in an individual contributor role.
Key Responsibilities:
•Performing diligence of preliminary title reports, vesting deeds, legal descriptions, and ALTA surveys to verify ownership details and evaluate condition of title.
•Identifying, tracking, and resolving title curative issues and providing summaries of status to company.
•Leading negotiation of title insurance underwriting in conjunction with outside counsel and financing parties.
•Coordinating ALTA survey revisions, including configuring lease and easement boundaries and communicating site constraints with Engineering.
•Conducting outreach to landowners and third parties in pursuit of resolution of title issues, including negotiating crossing agreements, releases, non-disturbance agreements, and modifications.
•Reviewing, evaluating, and revising agreements in collaboration with outside counsel in advance of commencement of construction, such as lease and easement agreements (and associated memoranda, amendments, and terminations), and estoppels.
•Coordinating mineral research reports and secure surface waiver agreements with support from consultants.
•Collaborating with other cross-functional teams including Development, Permitting, Engineering, Legal, Capital Markets and other support teams during development and financing phases.
•Managing and overseeing external consultants, including preparing a scope of work, contract documents, and reviewing quality of work product.
What We Look For:
•Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written correspondence.
•Highly driven with problem-solving abilities, integrity, and strong work ethic.
•Proactive mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
•Ability to work effectively within a rapidly changing organization.
•Demonstrated collaborative partnerships with peers, management, and vendors.
•Resourcefulness and polite persistence.
Minimum Qualifications:
•4+ years of progressive experience in real estate title and land development with knowledge of renewable energy project development, utilities, interconnection, permitting, and renewable energy technologies
•Bachelor's degree in business administration, law, land use planning, Engineering, or another relevant field preferred
•Experience working with mapping resources (i.e., Google Earth, GIS, ALTA survey, etc.)
•Ability to work from Dana Point, California Office minimum of 3 days a week.
•Ability to travel up to 30%
•Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Our Benefits:
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at Copia to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer flexible work hours and generous benefits to all of our employees that include:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage with no premiums
- Company contribution to 401(k) plans
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid company holidays
- Wellness and cell phone credits
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for community and support
- Opportunities for professional development to grow and thrive within the company
About Copia: Copia Power (“Copia”), is a wholly owned portfolio company of the global investment firm, The Carlyle Group. Copia’s platform is focused on developing, owning, and operating utility-scale sustainable infrastructure in the United States. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information, visit www.copiapower.com.
At Copia, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment & do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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