Manager, Land Development

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Copia Power
An energy‑transition developer constructing and owning large‑scale U.S. solar, storage, transmission, and data‑center campuses.
Manage land acquisition, title, surveys, and contracts for renewable energy projects.
18 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Salt Lake City, UT
Field
Company Size
64 Employees
Service Specialisms
Development
Construction
Asset Ownership
Renewable Energy Projects
Data Center Infrastructure
Sector Specialisms
Renewable Energy
Solar
Energy Storage
Infrastructure
Data Centers
Energy Transition
Large-scale Infrastructure Assets
Role
What you would be doing
mineral underwriting
consultant management
survey analysis
agreement review
site control
title curative
  • Negotiate mineral underwriting with title companies, order mineral ownership reports, and work with consultants to secure surface waiver agreements.
  • Manage and oversee external consultants, including preparing a scope of work, contract documents, and reviewing quality of work product.
  • Obtain and analyze ALTA surveys. Coordinate revisions, define lease and easement boundaries, and communicate site constraints to Engineering, Permitting, and Development teams.
  • Review, evaluate, and revise 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.
  • Negotiate site control agreements including option agreements, leases, easements, rights-of-way, amendments, and other related documents.
  • Obtain and analyze title commitments. Identify and resolve title curative issues including crossing agreements, mortgage subordinations, and other related items.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Development, Permitting, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Capital Markets, and other support teams during development and financing phases.
What you bring
gis
alta survey
renewable energy
bachelor's
5+ years
problem solving
  • Resourcefulness and polite persistence.
  • Experience working with mapping resources (i.e., Google Earth, GIS, ALTA survey, etc.)
  • Ability to read and understand legal documents, title reports, and ALTA surveys
  • Proactive mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, law, land use planning, or a related field preferred
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
  • Ability to work in the Copia Office (Salt Lake City, UT, Dana Point, CA, or Lake Oswego, OR) a minimum of 3 days per week
  • Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written correspondence.
  • Ability to travel up to 30%
  • Ability to work effectively within a rapidly changing organization.
  • 5+ 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
  • Highly driven with problem-solving abilities, integrity, and strong work ethic.
  • Demonstrated collaborative partnerships with peers, management, and vendors.
Benefits
  • Paid company holidays
  • Wellness and cell phone credits
  • Company contribution to 401(k) plans
  • Opportunities for professional development to grow and thrive within the company
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage with no premiums
  • Annual bonus eligibility
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
15 GW Renewables
Renewable Energy Capacity
Developing wind and solar energy infrastructure across the U.S.
12 GW Data Centers
Data Infrastructure Capacity
Building large-scale data-center campuses to support cloud computing needs.
$1.2B Loan
Construction Financing
Supported by Carlyle's financial commitment for infrastructure development.
4 GW Execution
Project Execution Track Record
Experienced team with a proven history of delivering large-scale projects.
  • Fusing solar, storage, transmission, and data-center elements into unified energy campuses.
  • Team showcases rare combined experience in executing projects.
  • Creates one-stop gigawatt-scale campuses integrating data centers with renewable generation.
Culture + Values
  • Deliver quality work, on‑time & on‑budget
  • Seek and provide constructive feedback
  • Provide viable solutions
  • Communicate positively & effectively
  • Be curious; continuously learn & improve
  • Build projects that last
  • Foster direct, open & inclusive relationships
  • Be an active member of the team
  • Embrace & drive change
  • Take ownership and engage in constructive conflict
  • Collaborate & follow through on commitments
  • Elevate others
  • Create opportunities for fun
  • Embrace the joy of work & relationships
  • Take pride in our accomplishments and celebrate often
  • Practice a culture of safety
  • Lead by example
  • Seek continuous improvement and education
  • Act safely and plan for contingencies
  • See something, say something. Everyone has stop work authority
  • Act with integrity
  • Make fiscally responsible decisions
  • Improve our local communities
  • Always keep our stakeholders in mind
  • Foster diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all interactions
Environment + Sustainability
15+12 GW
Renewable Energy & Data Centers
The company is actively developing projects equivalent to 15 gigawatts of renewable energy and 12 gigawatts of data center campuses in the United States.
  • Committed to developing, constructing and owning large‑scale U.S. infrastructure assets to accelerate decarbonization
  • Backed by Carlyle to support rapid investment and innovation in energy transition infrastructure
  • No publicly disclosed net‑zero target date or science‑based emissions reduction goals
  • No reported Scope 1, 2 or 3 emissions data or participation in emissions‑reduction initiatives tracked by DitchCarbon
Inclusion & Diversity
5.0/5.0 Rating
Glassdoor Diversity Score
Highlighted as the company's rating for Diversity & Inclusion on Glassdoor, reflecting a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.
  • Committed to creating a diverse environment that empowers personal and professional development
  • “We seek out and invite differences, as they create better ideas, better products, and happier customers.”
  • CEO Ray Henger: “We are committed to prioritizing diversity and inclusion in everything we do, from hiring, to developing talent, to building green infrastructure.”
  • Culture statement highlights 'diverse and inclusive' environment
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