Landowner Relations Lead Job at Intersect Power in New York

Landowner Relations Lead

Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016. We've been very intentional about the way we do things. We are not work-from-home, hybrid, or in-office - we are any and all of those options! Deepening social connections and offering shared experiences is a cornerstone of the way we work. We connect as a team at our team week experiences four times a year and at our recently established hub locations - SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON.

We are currently looking for candidates located within 60 miles of any of the listed hubs to foster more in-person connections while maintaining our flexible remote culture.

About This Role

As part of Intersect's community engagement team, you'll lead the landowner relationships that underpin successful project delivery and long-term community trust. The landowner relations lead serves as the primary connection between Intersect and participating landowners from late-stage development through construction and into operations. This role delivers proactive, clear communication, coordinates issue resolution across teams, and ensures landowner commitments are honored supporting both project success and Intersect's reputation in the communities where we operate.

You'll work closely with development, land, construction, legal, communications, safety, and operations teams, translating complex project activity into landowner-first engagement that builds trust, reduces risk, and strengthens Intersect's social license.

Team Overview

This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect's mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by fostering strong, transparent relationships with the communities and landowners who host our projects. The community engagement team ensures that local voices are heard, commitments are honored, and projects are developed and built with care, accountability, and respect. By partnering closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, the team helps enable responsible growth while creating long-term value for both Intersect and the communities we serve.

What You'll Do

Landowner Relationship Leadership

Serve as the primary point of contact for participating landowners from late-stage development through construction and operations

Build long-term trust through proactive, consistent communication on project milestones, schedules, and potential impacts

Anticipate concerns and address issues with empathy, transparency, and sound judgment

Advocate internally for landowner needs, ensuring contractual and non-contractual commitments are upheld

Construction Phase Coordination

Lead regular landowner briefings on construction activities, timelines, and site access requirements

Coordinate closely with construction teams on activities that may impact landowner relationships

Manage resolution of construction-related issues, including access conflicts, property or crop damage, and compensation questions

Establish, implement, and enforce a consistent landowner relationship strategy with construction and operations teams

Community & Incident Response

Lead landowner- and community-facing communication during incidents or escalations with clarity, calmness, and accuracy

Partner with construction, legal, communications, and safety teams to align messaging and escalation protocols

Build and maintain relationships with local community leaders, stakeholders, and public officials to support project reputation

Pre-NTP Development Support

Support execution of new site control agreements and amendments in partnership with legal, development, and land teams

Maintain a working understanding of site control documentation, obligations, and critical dates

Support landowner estoppel processes, including document execution and inquiry response

Coordinate with land to track and report on site control status and obligations

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Maintain accurate records in crm or land management systems, including communication logs and agreement status

Support negotiation and administration of compensation related to construction impacts or scope changes

Contribute to the continuous improvement of landowner relations processes, templates, and best practices

What You'll Bring

5+ years of experience in landowner relations, stakeholder engagement, land acquisition, or a related field, ideally within infrastructure, agriculture, or energy project environments

Experience working on or alongside active construction sites and cross-functional project teams

Familiarity with site control agreements such as leases, easements, and options

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex issues clearly and respectfully

Demonstrated ability to build trust, manage conflict, and negotiate constructively

Comfort traveling frequently to project sites and landowner meetings

Experience using land management software or crm platforms

Understanding of rural and agricultural community dynamics and common farming practices

Experience managing property or crop damage claims and related compensation processes

A calm, empathetic, and solutions-oriented work style that supports collaboration and community partnership

Total Rewards

At Intersect, we care about your well-being, growth, and balance. Here's how we support you:

Compensation: $185,000 to $205,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)

Health & Wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision

Time to Recharge: Unlimited pto, plus two company-wide breaks (fourth of july & end of year)

Family Support: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via carrot and maven

Mental Health: Free access to spring health which includes 5 free therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus a headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, wellhub+

Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or rsp, ensuring your financial future is on the right track

Perks & Extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to urbansitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, activehero, and one medical