Land Support Agent jobs in Illinois

SUMMARY:

Faulk & Foster is seeking experienced Renewable Energy Land Agents across multiple locations in the United States for the renewable energy industry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares leases and lease option agreements, including attachments and supporting documentation.
• Research property ownership and land values to determine ideal location(s) for development.
• Contact prospective landowners and negotiate terms of leases and lease option agreements.
• Participate in site walk(s) with client representatives.
• Updates clients on lease and option status.
• Reviews documents with site acquisition team to ensure proper execution and resolve any deficiencies.

Prepares leases, easements and lease option agreements, including attachments and supporting documentation.

• Reviews title information and prepares curative documents.
• Coordinates title curative work as necessary with title attorney and Title Company.
• Reviews invoices for title work, submits check requests, and forwards correct invoices to client for payment.
• Maintains weekly status report for title matters, if applicable.
• Provides lease and title training support.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage own workload and deliverables with minimal supervision under strict timelines.
• Ability to read and understand maps (including street, topo, ownership, and quad maps).
• Skilled in Microsoft Professional Office Software.

Please note, this is not an entry-level position that would include training. Candidates are expected to have a minimum of one (1) year of relevant lease and negotiation experience in the renewable energy industry (no exceptions). Candidates must be willing to travel to the project locations and remain in-market for an extended period of time.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $37.00 - $40.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Solar Acquisition: 2 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road