Manager, Real Estate
About The Position
The Manager, Real Estate maximizes the profitability of the company’s real estate assets and provides real estate support to railroad operations. The role combines knowledge of real estate principles, negotiating skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and GIS, and basic accounting and finance expertise. The position requires periodic travel to assigned locations (10 to 15 percent). The employee must live within 50 miles of the assigned location or be willing to relocate; relocation assistance is available. Employment is subject to a pre-employment physical and hearing and vision medical review. The employee may also be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment drug screening, and background screening that includes conflict of interest, criminal, and motor vehicle driving history checks.
Requirements
- At least four years of real estate experience.
- Broad knowledge of real estate contracts, leases, licenses, and titles.
- Knowledge and working understanding of real estate legal descriptions.
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and ArcGIS.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Basic accounting skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to function and complete assignments in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must live within 50 miles of the assigned location or be willing to relocate.
- Complete required pre-employment physical and hearing and vision medical review; may be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment drug screening, and background screening.
Nice To Haves
- Concentration in right-of-way or corridor management.
Responsibilities
- Manage real estate portfolios for railroads.
- Maintain the real estate management database of active leases, licenses, and easements.
- Conduct periodic lease reviews and negotiate market rents within the assigned real estate portfolio.
- Manage land encroachments, resolve property line disputes, and address unauthorized use of railroad land.
- Prepare periodic real estate program performance reports, including interim financial reviews, forecasts, and budgets.
- Assist with the acquisition, due diligence, and integration of new railroads and other real estate portfolios.
- Locate and identify encroachments within the right of way and enter information into the GIS.
- Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned.
- Travel periodically to each location as needed (10 to 15 percent).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and telehealth coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Optional accident, critical illness, hospital, identity theft, and life insurance coverages.
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings account plans.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan.
- On-the-job training.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Relocation assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
