What To Expect
As a Head of Site Selection and Land Use Development, you will own the end-to-end land function for assigned projects — from site identification, evaluation for fitness for use, ownership research and title examination through negotiation, agreement execution, curative, due diligence, and site-ready rights. You will work side-by-side with legal, engineering, project management, construction, and operations teams in a high-velocity environment where title integrity, deal quality, and landowner relationships are non-negotiable. This is a field-and-desk role for a licensed, highly experienced real estate and land use professional who thrives in complex ownership and surface issues, enjoys solving multi-party access problems, and wants to move projects from prospect to construction-ready faster than industry norms.
What You'll Do
Identification of sites appropriate for the desired end use. Initial evaluation for alignment of development timelinesOwn in-house and third-party land work across assigned projects, including site control, lease and easement acquisition, title, curative, and deal closeExamine abstracts, runsheets, deeds, probate, surveys, and chain of title; determine ownership and encumbrances; and issue land status in coordination with counselNegotiate purchase agreements, leases, surface use agreements, rights-of-way, easements, licenses, damage settlements, and related contracts with landowners and counterpartiesDrive fieldwork and courthouse research to ensure schedule adherence, escalating title, access, and surface issues to managementPlan acquisition logistics, communicate plans to involved parties, and track options, agreements, and deliverables through executionCoordinate on-site activities, including landowner meetings, survey and staking support, construction coordination, and third-party land contractor oversightLead due diligence on acquisitions, dispositions, and project sites; identify defects, quantify risk, and close curative before construction or closingEnforce quality on land files, GIS ownership, and agreement records; resolve field issues; and prioritize decision-making for site control and project turnoverMaintain professional, ethical landowner relationships; organize job files; ensure compliance with applicable land, environmental, and company HSE requirements; and provide progress reports
What You'll Bring
Minimum 10 years of site development and land acquisition, right-of-way, or real estate land experience on large-scale projectsActive professional land credential required (e.g., IRWA SR/WA or equivalent senior right-of-way designation, and/or a current real estate broker or salesperson license in the state(s) of work)Proven experience as a senior or lead site acquisition and land use development professional including being responsible for acquisition, title, curative, and due diligence — not limited to land tech or clerical supportDeep working knowledge of real estate and land use development including evaluation of utilities, real property title, easements, rights-of-way, surface rights, and applicable recording and land-use requirementsAbility to work in a high-performance, cross-functional organization with tight project timelinesBachelor’s degree in required with concentration in Business, Engineering or Architecture a plus, or equivalent experienceStrong written and verbal communication, negotiation, and landowner-facing skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office, land/document management systems, and GIS mapping tools; valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as required
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program
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