Manager/Sr. Manager, Real Estate

Basic Function

The Manager/Sr. Manager, Land & Real Estate will be responsible for site control, clearing title, due-diligence, engaging with financing parties, and support all phases of project development, construction and operations in support of SB Energy’s portfolio for utility-scale solar, energy storage, and datacenter projects across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project development to analyze and cure title, obtain necessary crossing agreements and consents from third parties, obtain access and utility easements, resolve mineral severances, and conduct in-depth review and ongoing management of ALTA Surveys through commercial operations.
• Collaborate with title underwriting and outside counsel and experts to de-risk projects and obtain and/or date down title insurance at each acquisition and/or financing milestone.
• Manage and support negotiating and drafting Options, purchase agreements, leases and other site control agreements and related documentation with landowners, outside counsel and alongside commercial team members from project development.
• Lead real property closings for both land and improved property, including all components of the closing process with the ability to direct and assist with managing outside counsel, consultants and other team members when needed.
• Collaborate closely with SBE Legal, Grid Integration and Capital Markets teams on any real estate related matters from project inception, land closing/execution, financing, NTP and asset management/compliance. 
• Manage and oversee external counsel and consultants, whether related to a financing or not, including preparing a scope of work, contract documents, and reviewing quality of work product.
• Support of project financing activities with respect to all real estate items, including deliverables and conditions precedent to closing milestones, construction financing draws, and review.
• Manage relationships and communication with investors’ real estate counsel. Support Project Development with project schedules and budgets with respect to real estate items, based on experience and market conditions.
• Manage and support real estate asset compliance and risk for SBE alongside the Real Estate team with expertise in one or more areas, including: real estate portfolio management, real property-related tax matters, renewable energy/solar industry site control and utility compliance and data center development, construction, finance and operation as required.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with authorities having jurisdiction at multiple levels of government, property owners, real estate brokers, and any other relevant stakeholders in the renewable energy/data center sectors.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and either a graduate degree or paralegal studies/experience in land, regulation, real property transactions, and/or renewable energy.  J.D. is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience.
• At least 5+ years of experience in real estate/title, and/or renewable energy/data center project development, with at least 3+ years practicing law, either in-house or in a law firm, focused on real estate with familiarity of utility-scale solar or other renewables origination/development processes. Strong preference for attorneys barred, or who have previously practiced in Texas, Midwest and/or any East Coast States.
• Direct experience in the renewable energy industry, whether as counsel or in another role in two or more of the markets: ERCOT, PJM, MISO, SWPP, NEISO or NYISO is required
• Experience managing land and real estate assets through financial close; knowledge of project financing, pre-construction requirements, lender requirements and ability to keep up to date with legal and regulatory changes impacting real property assets in the renewable energy and data center sectors.
• Comfortable drafting, reading, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, alongside SBE Legal or other teams, both internal and external to SBE.
• Ability and flexibility to manage multiple work streams with different paces, objectives and timeframes from a business and risk management perspective.
• Strong sense of ownership over individual contributions and team success.

Location: California, Colorado, Texas, Arizona (Preferred, not required).

Base Pay - $140,000 - $190,000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

Our Health & Wellness Benefits

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• Device Purchase Support

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now! 

SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are 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.

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