Development Manager, Real Estate & Easements

Responsibilities: Land Rights & Easements Lead acquisition and management of easements, rights-of-way, access agreements, and other land rights required for solar and energy storage projects. Serve as the primary internal resource for utility and third-party easement matters across the development portfolio. Coordinate with landowners, utilities, public agencies, and external stakeholders to secure required property rights. Real Estate & Site Control Support site control activities, including leases, purchase agreements, amendments, and other real estate interests. Review title, survey, and ownership documentation to identify and mitigate project risks. Manage title curative efforts and resolve land-related development constraints. Development & Due Diligence Lead land-related diligence for acquisitions and greenfield development opportunities. Evaluate real estate, access, title, and site control risks and provide recommendations to project teams. Support project advancement through key development milestones by coordinating land-related workstreams. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Development, Engineering, Interconnection, Legal, EPC, and Transaction teams to support project execution. Manage external consultants, title companies, surveyors, and land service providers. Develop and implement best practices for easement acquisition, title review, and land diligence activities.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.5+ years of experience in land services, right-of-way, real estate, utility infrastructure, renewable energy, or related industries. Experience negotiating easements, rights-of-way, access agreements, and other property rights. Knowledge of title review, surveys, land ownership research, and title curative processes. Expertise in matters associated with permitting, real estate, and NTP processes. Strong knowledge in DG markets (NY, IL, NJ, MD) and community solar / state program rules. Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects across various markets and development stages.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting solar, energy storage, utility, transmission, or other infrastructure projects. Deep knowledge and demonstrated experience with utility easements, site control, and acquisition or development due diligence. Strong skill set with title insurance, ALTA surveys, and project financing requirements. Experience managing external consultants and land service providers. Compensation In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the anticipated annual base salary for this position is: Zone 1 (Bay Area, NYC): $135,400 – $162,400 Zone 2 (CA, NJ, NY): $124,100 – $148,800 Zone 3 (All others): $112,800 – $135,300 The applicable salary range is based on the employee's primary work location. Individual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and other business-related factors. Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. ("HQCA") is a Qcells company, one of the world's largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future. Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands: To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Mobility Standing 20% of time Sitting 70% of time Walking 10% of time Strength Pulling up to 10 Pounds Pushing up to 10 Pounds Carrying up to 10 Pounds Lifting up to 10 Pounds Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never) Typing F Handling F Reaching F - Mobility - Standing - 20% of time - Sitting - 70% of time - Walking - 10% of time - Strength - Pulling - up to 10 Pounds - Pushing - up to 10 Pounds - Carrying - up to 10 Pounds - Lifting - up to 10 Pounds - Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never) - Typing - F - Handling - F - Reaching - F - Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never) Turning F Twisting F Bending O Crouching O Balancing N Climbing N Crawling N Kneeling NThe salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job's minimum qualifications.*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.