Director Real Estate & Land Management

Vistra • Irving, TX

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the strategic management, optimization, and stewardship of the company’s 275,000+ acre geographically diverse real estate portfolio, across power generation, mining, and development assets. Lead land operations, portfolio strategy and long-term value creation initiatives while ensuring operational compliance and risk mitigation. Develop and execute strategies to maximize portfolio value, mitigate risk, and support enterprise objectives through scalable processes, technology solutions, and organizational best practices. Ensure operational excellence through effective management of land agreements, compliance obligations, and third-party/landowner relationships including governmental agencies, oil & gas companies, tenants and other third parties. Provide support and development opportunities to direct reports. Serve as a strategic advisor on land-related matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and portfolio optimization opportunities.

Requirements

• 10+ years relevant experience (land management, real estate, asset management, energy, infrastructure, mining, oil & gas, or related industries) with 3+ years leading direct report(s) required
• Significant experience in land operations, including lease administration, contractual obligations, landowner relations, and operational risk management
• Knowledge of land, mineral, and oil and gas profession practices, procedures, documents, appraisal techniques and familiarity with governmental agency rules and regulations
• Advanced Microsoft office capabilities (Teams, Sharepoint, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, negotiation, communication, and people management skills
• Strong business, analytical, and financial acumen with the ability to translate complex information into actionable recommendations

Nice To Haves

• Certified Professional Landman (CPL) designation and/or Texas Real Estate Sales or Brokers License is preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s real estate portfolio strategy, including optimization, monetization, and long-term stewardship initiatives
• Lead land operations activities, including lease administration, contractual compliance, landowner relations, and operational issue resolution
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for portfolio value creation, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, agricultural licensing, and mineral leasing
• Develop and implement scalable processes, controls, and performance metrics to improve organizational effectiveness and reduce risk
• Lead and develop a high-performing team while fostering collaboration across business functions
• Represent Vistra in third party negotiations including landowners, leaseholders, governmental agencies, tenants, and other stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed