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System One Landman in Chicago, Illinois
We are seeking a Senior Landman to support our client’s project development activities in the Chicago, IL region. This position will assist with site identification, research, landowner outreach, and contract negotiations facilitating the development of storage, solar power, and wind power projects.
Responsibilities:
Conduct and supervise real estate transaction activity, including site assessment, organizing and executing outreach to landowners, negotiation and closing of complex real estate contracts, title assessment, and curative measures to address issues of title.
Create project budgets for the anticipated costs.
Ensure the creation and maintenance of appropriate documentation and reports for senior management approval of real estate transactions.
Collaborate with team members from different disciplines, such as Development, Engineering, Accounting, Finance to ensure that key project objectives and criteria are accomplished in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
Ensure compliance with real estate contract terms and maintain orderly databases of key transaction information.
Identify process improvements and implement enhanced business practices that increase efficiency, reliability, and timeliness of the real estate functions.
Participate in strategic planning processes that facilitate project development mission and assure coordination of activities between company functions.
Support Finance Department with real estate matters related to project financing, divestments, and acquisitions.
Review, comment and address land surveys, title commitment letters, ordinances, etc.
Requirements:
Must reside in Chicago, Illinois region
Bachelor’s Degree- Juris Doctor degree is preferred.
5+ years of Landman experience in the Energy sector- Specific experience in solar and wind energy projects is strongly preferred.
Experience in real estate due diligence, including assessment of title risk and curing of title issues is preferred.
Ability to quickly understand the basics of a variety of subjects relating to storage, solar and wind energy development; including resource studies, environmental studies, transmission issues, public relations, public policy, sales, and engineering.
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and GIS systems.
Must be willing to independently travel and meet in-person with landowners spanning the United States.
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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.