Land Manager

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 76 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

**Job Summary**

Key position on Calpine’s Land and Legal team responsible for all land related matters concerning both Calpine’s current natural gas fired/renewable fleet and new business development projects located in the East region of the United States. Works directly with internal and external stakeholders to identify, propose, negotiate, and implement practical solutions to real estate matters across a broad range of energy projects. Provides occasional assistance in land matters as necessary in other regions of Calpine’s nationwide fleet.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
- ** **Negotiate, secure, maintain and administer diverse land documents including but not limited to leases, easements, licenses, options to purchase, affidavits, surface use agreements, water rights, and other documents with accuracy and thoroughness.
- Prepare (with assistance from legal staff as necessary) permits, rights-of-way, easements, licenses, quitclaims, affidavits, releases, options to purchase, purchase and sale agreements, assignments and other documents as requested or required.
- Perform complex special project assignments pertaining to company lands and company business development including but not limited to evaluating land values, screening alternative land parcels, securing land options with owners, establishing relationships with brokers/agents, negotiating P&S documents, closing on properties purchased, and securing easement and rights-of-way.
- Establish and maintain close relationships with landowners, land brokers/agents, surveyors, national title companies and other key stakeholders.
- Determine ownership information and prepare ownership reports.
- Communicate with landowners and lessors responding to inquiries to avoid and resolve conflicts.
- Order, interpret and review ALTA surveys.
- Work closely with others to prepare and collect material supporting project financing.
- Attend public meetings and communicate with federal, state and local agencies regarding Calpine land related activities.
- Be an active leader on teams with Company asset managers, plant managers, developers, originators, lawyers, engineers, and other others in order to advance Company projects and initiatives. Assist, as needed, in project management activities.

**Job Requirements**
- Requires 10+ years’ experience required with 5 years related experience in the energy industry
- Strong preference for a specific experience in electrical, wind, solar or renewable power generation, or equivalent experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters’ degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- CPL certification preferred.
- Ability to grapple successfully with complex projects from cradle to grave.
- Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment is essential. Must be able to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment, able to build strong collaborative connections and relationships with colleagues across a national organization.
- Ability to work without close oversight.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong analytical skills.
- Experience with Landworks software preferred.
- Extensive land title experience required.
- Proven negotiating ability.

**Additional Calpine Information**
- Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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