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Catalyst Brands

Senior Manager Real Estate

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$97K - $162K/yr

Overview The Real Estate Senior Manager will report to the VP of Real Estate. This role is responsible for Reviewing and negotiating all real estate and site development opportunities, including REA ...

Catalyst Brands

Senior Manager Real Estate

Dallas, TX · On-site

$97K/yr

Overview The Real Estate Senior Manager will report to the VP of Real Estate. This role is responsible for Reviewing and negotiating all real estate and site development opportunities, including REA ...

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As of Jul 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for vice president real estate development in the United States is $147,428.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $115,000.00 and $175,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Vice President of Real Estate Development often faces challenges such as navigating complex regulatory environments, balancing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, and aligning the interests of various stakeholders including investors, government agencies, and community groups. To prepare for these challenges, candidates should develop strong project management skills, stay current with local zoning laws and market trends, and build effective communication strategies to resolve conflicts and foster collaboration. Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing budgets is also essential for success in this role.

What does a Vice President of Real Estate Development do?

A Vice President of Real Estate Development is responsible for overseeing the planning, financing, and execution of real estate projects from start to finish. They lead teams in site selection, market analysis, project design, securing permits, budgeting, and construction. This role also involves negotiating with stakeholders, managing risk, and ensuring that projects meet company goals and regulatory requirements. Their work is crucial to expanding an organization's real estate portfolio and maximizing its value.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Vice President of Real Estate Development, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Vice President of Real Estate Development, you need deep expertise in real estate finance, project management, market analysis, and a track record of successful development projects, often supported by a relevant degree such as in business, real estate, or urban planning. Familiarity with financial modeling tools, project management software, and legal due diligence systems, as well as certifications like CCIM or PMP, are commonly required. Exceptional negotiation, leadership, and communication skills help build consensus among stakeholders and drive projects forward. These capabilities are crucial to ensuring profitable, on-time, and compliant development projects that align with organizational goals.
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Manager, Real Estate

Manager, Real Estate

TerraForm Power

Charlottesville, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Manager, Real Estate
Location: Charlottesville, VA office - onsite
Work Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Department: Greenfield Development - Real Estate
Reports To: Vice President, Real Estate
About Us
TerraForm Power ("TERP"), a platform company of Brookfield Renewable, attracts high-performing individuals who are driven to make an impact in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We offer unparalleled opportunity to lead and manage one of the largest renewable energy businesses with decades of history, while contributing to the global need for sustainable energy.
We offer tremendous growth opportunity for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset. The company is committed to employee development, encouraging curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning. You'll be empowered to take initiative, contribute ideas, and grow your career within a supportive and ambitious organization.
Job Summary
The Manager, Real Estate is responsible for managing title review, contract administration, and landowner payment functions across a portfolio of renewable energy projects during Greenfield Development and Delivery, including solar and energy storage developments.
This individual contributor role oversees title due diligence and curative efforts, manages the lifecycle of real estate agreements from drafting through execution and compliance, and administers landowner payments in accordance with contractual obligations. The position plays a critical role in risk mitigation, transaction readiness, and ensuring contractual and financial accuracy to support project development, financing, and construction milestones. Projects supported by this role are primarily located across the Southeastern United States, including Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
The Manager, Real Estate reports to the Vice President, Real Estate and works cross-functionally with Real Estate Origination, Development, Delivery, Legal, Finance, and Accounting teams.
Responsibilities
Title Management & Curative Oversight
  • Lead ordering, review, and analysis of title commitments, pro formas, and final title insurance policies for renewable energy projects.
  • Identify title defects, encumbrances, mineral reservations, access limitations, and other risks; coordinate directly with title companies, surveyors, landowners, and legal counsel to resolve issues.
  • Manage title curative efforts to ensure projects meet financing and construction requirements.
  • Review ALTA/NSPS surveys and confirm alignment with title commitments and site control agreements.
  • Track title status and provide reporting to internal stakeholders and external financing parties.
  • Support issuance of title insurance policies and required endorsements for project closings.

Contract Management & Compliance
  • Draft, review, and manage real estate agreements including lease agreements, purchase and sale agreements, options, easements, assignments, memoranda, surface use agreements, and subordination agreements.
  • Oversee execution of real estate contracts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards.
  • Maintain a centralized contract tracking system, including critical dates, milestones, notice requirements, extension deadlines, and payment triggers.
  • Monitor and enforce compliance with executed agreements, including notices of exercise, renewals, amendments, and terminations.
  • Manage document control and ensure proper recording of documents in applicable jurisdictions.
  • Support due diligence and contract deliverables for project financing transactions, M&A activities, and project sales.

Landowner Payment Administration
  • Request and monitor landowner payments including option payments, lease payments, extension payments, easement payments, purchase payments, and milestone-based payments.
  • Track payment schedules and calculate amounts due in accordance with contract terms, including escalators, acreage adjustments, and milestone-based triggers.
  • Coordinate with Accounting to ensure timely and accurate payment disbursement.
  • Maintain detailed payment records for audit and reporting purposes.
  • Address landowner inquiries related to payment timing, calculations, and contractual obligations.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual notice and payment requirements to preserve site control rights.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Reporting
  • Collaborate with Development, Engineering, Legal, Finance, and Delivery teams to align title, contract, and payment obligations with project schedules.
  • Provide risk assessments and recommendations related to title matters, contract compliance, and payment obligations.
  • Develop and implement standardized processes, templates, and tracking tools to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
  • Maintain organized documentation to support project financing, due diligence, and internal audit processes.
  • Provide regular reporting to the Vice President, Real Estate and senior leadership on title status, contract compliance, and payment obligations.

Qualifications
Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in renewable energy real estate supporting utility-scale wind, solar, or battery storage projects.
  • Demonstrated experience reviewing and curing title for renewable energy development projects.
  • Experience drafting and administering real estate agreements such as leases, easements, options, and purchase agreements.
  • Experience administering landowner payment structures tied to real estate agreements.
  • Ability to interpret legal descriptions, deeds, surveys, county records, and GIS data.
  • Strong knowledge of title insurance products, endorsements, and financing requirements.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and Adobe Acrobat; experience with contract management systems preferred.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and detail-oriented skill set.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred
  • Experience supporting renewable energy project financing and project sales.
  • Experience supporting multi-state renewable energy projects, particularly in the Southeastern United States.
  • Virginia Notary Public license or ability to obtain upon hire.
  • Paralegal certification or prior paralegal experience supporting real estate transactions.
  • Experience reviewing parcel, title, and constraint data using GIS tools.

Location & Travel
  • This role may be based in the company's Charlottesville, Virginia office (Monday-Friday onsite). Remote candidates within the United States may also be considered; however, preference will be given to candidates located in or willing to relocate to Virginia.
  • The position operates in a fast-paced environment with extended periods of computer-based work.
  • Occasional field visits to project sites across Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia may be required.
  • Travel may average approximately four trips per quarter, including travel to the company's New York City office, as well as occasional visits to project sites, landowner meetings, closings, or county recording offices.

A note to Recruiting Agencies, TerraForm Power Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of TerraForm Power and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.
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