Bonnie H. Pendergast
MCKEES ROCKS,PA
Summary
Dynamic real estate professional with extensive experience at Steelhead Americas, excelling in title curative and ALTA survey coordination. Proven track record in reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in legal document drafting and fostering strong landowner relations, driving successful project outcomes in renewable energy development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Land & Title
PRC Wind, LLC
10.2024 - Current
- Briefly served in a leadership capacity overseeing land, title, and real estate departments.
- Chose to return to hands-on title and paralegal work aligned with long-term strengths and interests.
- Prepared presentations for board meetings summarizing key developments within the company.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
Senior Manager, Real Estate
Steelhead Americas, a Vestas company
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Directed land and title activities across utility-scale wind development projects, with a continued hands-on role in title curative, survey coordination, and legal documentation.
- Led title review and curative resolution for the Crossover Wind project in Mississippi.
- Oversaw ALTA survey process; negotiated curative documents including subordinations, estoppels, affidavits.
- Reviewed and resolved complex title issues and managed project land risks.
- Reduced external broker/agent spend by 10%.
- Mentored junior team members; partnered with legal to assess encumbrances.
- Supported budgeting and forecast modeling.
Real Estate NE Manager
RWE Renewables Americas, LLC / Innogy / EverPower
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2010 - 06.2022
- Led title and real estate due diligence for tax equity financing of 375MW wind portfolio.
- Drafted and negotiated curative instruments; oversaw ALTA survey process.
- Managed external legal/title providers; developed internal systems.
- Supervised support staff and conducted landowner payment audits.
Development Administrator
RWE Renewables Americas, LLC / Innogy / EverPower
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2010 - 01.2014
- Managed real estate databases; recorded and audited land agreements.
- Supported title research and documentation.
Legal Administrative | Docketing Roles | Paralegal
Various
08.2001 - 01.2008
- Held legal administrative and docketing roles at firms including K&L Gates, Pepper Hamilton, and Hinckley Allen, building foundational skills in document management and legal support.
Education
Secretarial Science Certificate - Legal Specialization
Bradford School of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh05.1988
Skills
- Title and survey due diligence
- ALTA survey coordination
- Title curative and underwriting support
- Lease, easement, and ROW review
- Landowner relations and negotiation
- Legal document drafting and review
- Tax equity and project finance support
- Geographic information systems (GIS)
- Irth Solutions expertise
- SharePoint proficiency
- Smartsheets utilization
Websites
Software And Tools
- GeoAMPS
- Irth
- SharePoint
- Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams, Outlook)
- GIS Webmaps
- Clarizen
Earlier Legal Experience
2001-2008, Held legal administrative and docketing roles at firms including K&L Gates, Pepper Hamilton, and Hinckley Allen, building foundational skills in document management and legal support.
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Kayaking
- Bird watching
Timeline
Director, Land & Title
PRC Wind, LLC
10.2024 - Current
Senior Manager, Real Estate
Steelhead Americas, a Vestas company
07.2022 - 10.2024
Development Administrator
RWE Renewables Americas, LLC / Innogy / EverPower
02.2010 - 01.2014
Real Estate NE Manager
RWE Renewables Americas, LLC / Innogy / EverPower
02.2010 - 06.2022
Legal Administrative | Docketing Roles | Paralegal
Various
08.2001 - 01.2008
Secretarial Science Certificate - Legal Specialization
Bradford School of Pittsburgh
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