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Reporting to the Managing Director of Development and Land Management, the Manager of Land & Development Contracts will coordinate a team of individuals that will run key processes, including management and payment of landowner rents and royalties, lease analysis and interpretation, lease abstracting, title/ownership verification, and accounts payable. The Manager of this team will also provide general administrative support to the Development team regarding service contracting and invoicing as well as playing a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of land records and division order documentation.
Job Responsibility:
Responsible for determining division of interest, calculating royalties, and ensuring timely payment for complex transactions using S4 Hana REFX module and adjusting ownership through the life of the asset
Oversee the team that is the primary contact for landowners on all inquiries related to lease payments, change of address, payment instructions, and other lease administration activities
Support the land lease payment budgeting and forecasting process for operational and development assets
Review title opinions, probates, affidavits, assignments, and other legal documents to determine ownership
Interface with developers, landmen, Asset Managers, attorneys, accounting, and other stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and maintain/update ownership records
Work with Vendor Management to set up new vendors
Generate intercompany payment requests
Assist with improving and documenting processes
Support compliance activities by maintaining and assisting with the execution of contract obligations in Clearway’s contract management system
Coordinate with the company's GIS function to bolster the company’s spatial awareness of real estate agreements
Represent the department in intercompany meetings relevant to asset management, accounting, and risk mitigation
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Energy Management, Business, Law, or related field preferred
in lieu of a degree, 5+ years of administering royalty payments and division order documentation
Previous Division Order Analyst (DOI) (Royalty) experience is strongly preferred
General understanding of the development, construction, and operations of renewable energy projects
Managerial experience leading a team of regionally focused analysts
Experience manipulating and managing large amounts of MS Excel-based data
Ability to read complex agreements for specific provisions related to payment and notice requirements
Proficient in the MS Office suite, including intermediate-advanced knowledge of MS Excel
Ability to perform well under pressure in a demanding environment and occasionally work extended hours to meet project deadlines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented
Nice to have:
7+ years of experience with royalty management and division order/title analysis
A Juris Doctor or a Paralegal certificate is highly desirable
Experience with S4 Hana REFX module
Experience with GIS and databases
Advanced Excel skills
Experience in PowerPoint and in presenting ideas
What we offer:
generous PTO
medical, dental & vision care
HSAs with company contributions
health FSAs
dependent daycare FSAs
commuter benefits
relocation
a 401(k) plan with employer match
a variety of life & accident insurances
fertility programs
adoption assistance
generous parental leave
tuition reimbursement
benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships