Sr. Associate, Real Estate

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own and operate over 30 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.

LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year. Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment.

Senior Real Estate Associate

Position Summary

The Senior Real Estate Associate serves as a subject matter expert responsible for leading complex real estate due diligence, title curative, financing support, and site control activities for renewable energy development projects. This role partners closely with Project Development, Project Execution, Finance, and external consultants to identify and mitigate real estate risks, advance project milestones, and support successful project financings and acquisitions.

The Senior Real Estate Associate independently manages sophisticated real estate matters, drives resolution of title and ownership issues, oversees third-party consultants, and provides strategic guidance regarding real estate requirements throughout the project lifecycle. This position is expected to exercise sound judgment, proactively identify risks and solutions, and facilitate timely execution of real estate deliverables critical to project success.

Essential Responsibilities

• Independently manage title, ALTA survey, Phase I ESA, Mineral Ownership Report, crossing requirements, and other real estate due diligence activities for assigned projects.
• Lead title curative efforts and coordinate resolution of title defects, ownership issues, and real estate encumbrances.
• Manage crossing requirements for assigned projects, working with LRE departments and external stakeholders on required deliverables.
• Support project financings, acquisitions, divestitures, and other transactions by managing required real estate deliverables and documentation.
• Identify, communicate, and track real estate risks, constraints, and action items impacting project schedules.
• Maintain accurate project status, deliverables, and reporting through approved tracking systems and tools.
• Build and maintain relationships with landowners, local authorities, title companies, surveyors, consultants, and other vendors.
• Manage vendor performance, deliverables, schedules, and costs for assigned workstreams.
• Collaborate with Development, Project Execution, Construction, and Finance, and other internal stakeholders to advance project milestones.
• Provide regular cross-functional updates on project status, risks, and key deliverables.
• Contribute to process improvements, standardization efforts, and team best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Legal Studies, Finance, Land Management, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of progressively responsible experience in real estate, title, land services, project development, energy development, or related fields.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Commissioned Notary Public preferred.
• Experience recording instruments and coordinating transactions with county recording offices.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced proficiency reviewing title commitments, title policies, ALTA surveys, Phase I ESAs, Mineral Ownership Reports, and real estate transaction documents.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• High degree of attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and real estate tracking and document management systems.

Core Competencies

• Execution Driven

• Strategic Thinker

• Project Leadership

• Effective Communicator

• Relationship Builder

• Problem Solver

• Detail Oriented

• Highly Organized

• Results Focused

• Business Acumen

• Collaborative Team Player

• Adaptability and Ownership

Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE's HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.