Manager, Real Estate

GRSI • Mesa, AZ

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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, Microsoft Office and GIS proficiency, and basic accounting and finance expertise. The position requires periodic travel to each location as needed (10 to 15 percent). The employee must live within 50 miles of the assigned location or be willing to relocate; relocation assistance is available.

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, including 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.
• Must undergo a pre-employment physical, hearing, and vision medical review; may be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment drug screening; and must pass background screening, including conflict of interest, criminal, and motor vehicle driving history checks.

Nice To Haves

• Concentration in right-of-way or corridor management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the real estate portfolio for the railroads.
• Maintain a 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 ongoing interim financial reviews, forecasting, and budgeting.
• 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 geographic information system (GIS).
• Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager