[Hiring] Vice President of Land Management @Apex Clean Energy

Role Description

The Vice President of Land Management at Apex Clean Energy is responsible for developing and executing the company’s land strategy in support of renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems (BESS), and emerging clean energy technologies. This position plays a critical role in supporting Apex's mission to accelerate the transition to clean energy through innovative solutions. The VP of Land Management will oversee all land-related activities across the project life cycle, including:

• Site control
• Lease administration
• Title and mineral curative efforts
• Acquisition support
• Permitting support
• Operational land management

Hours/Type: Full Time, Exempt

Department: Land Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Energy Management, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Real Estate Development, Law or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in land management, or renewable energy development.
• 7+ years of leadership experience managing teams and complex project portfolios.
• Strong understanding of leasing, title, survey, and land administration practices.
• Experience supporting utility-scale wind, solar, transmission, BESS, or energy infrastructure projects.
• Experience with GIS, land management software, and title management systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with land payment forecasting and financial modelling.
• Demonstrated experience improving organizational processes; exposure to Lean desired but not required.
• Willingness to learn and apply new technology to the land management organization; working experience with Artificial Intelligence platforms like Claude and OpenAI desired.

Requirements

• The Vice President of Land Management will work from our headquarters in Charlottesville, VA. We may consider remote work for the ideal candidate.

Benefits

• A mission-driven, energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
• A respect for and celebration of individuality, differences, and uniqueness.
• Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential.
• Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship.
• Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth.
• Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities.
• Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match.
• Base and bonus commensurate with experience.
• Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays.
• Benefits Offered: comprehensive high-deductible health plans, dental and vision insurance plans, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company paid parking and cell phone, fitness and wellness corporate discounts.