Manager, Land & Development Contracts

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. Please highlight your DOI responsibilities and accomplishments in your application.

General understanding of the development, construction, and operations of renewable energy projects.

Managerial experience leading a team of regionally focused analysts. Comfortable working with supporting departments, such as accounting, legal, vendor management, asset management, and development.

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.

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.

This is a hybrid role with the preferred location of our Scottsdale office. It is also open to our Denver, Houston, or San Diego offices.   If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume

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, including conveyances, probate, court orders, liens, and legal direction.

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, including mailing of statements.

Support the land lease payment budgeting and forecasting process for operational and development assets.