Vice President of Land Management

The Vice President of Land Management at Apex Clean Energy is responsible for developing and executing the company’s land strategy in support of renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems (BESS), and emerging clean energy technologies. This position plays a critical role in supporting Apex's mission to accelerate the transition to clean energy through innovative solutions. The VP of Land Management will oversee all land-related activities across the project life cycle, including site control, lease administration, title and mineral curative efforts, acquisition support, permitting support, and operational land management.

Hours/Type: Full Time, Exempt

Department: Land Management

 

Primary Responsibilities

 

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the company's land management strategy to support short- and long-term project development goals.

• Establish policies, standards, and best practices for land acquisition, lease production, land administration, and title curative efforts.

• Provide executive guidance regarding land-related risks, opportunities, and project viability.

• Participate in portfolio planning, budgeting, and project prioritization decisions.

 

Land Acquisition & Title

• Work closely with the development and legal teams to ensure that projects achieve and maintain sufficient site control for on-time project development and construction schedules.

• Oversee the production and processing of leases, easements, purchase agreements, and other land contracts necessary to develop, construct and operate renewable energy projects.

• Oversee title review, curative activities, and ALTA survey review efforts required for the issuance of title policies for project financings.

• Coordinate with legal counsel, title companies, and consultants to resolve complex land and title-related issues.

• Support due diligence efforts for project financing, acquisitions, and portfolio level investment and financing initiatives.

 

Land Administration

• Oversee lease management, payment administration, compliance tracking, and contract obligations.

• Ensure accurate maintenance of land databases, GIS systems, and project records.

• Implement systems and controls that support audit readiness and data integrity.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with contractual obligations throughout development, construction, and operations.

 

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing land management organization.

• Establish goals, performance metrics, and professional development plans for team members.

• Promote collaboration across departments and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Build organizational capability and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity through the application of Lean and new technology to support portfolio growth and evolving business needs.