Real Estate Associate (Property Management & Transactions)

American Electric Power•Tulsa, OK

6d•$74,551 - $109,543•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for the leasing, maintenance, inspection and utilization of Company owned property realizing the maximum return for the organization. Charged with acquiring real estate required for Company operations and disposing of real estate not required for Company operations. Assist in training other Real Estate Agents. This role involves negotiating with property owners for real estate to be purchased or leased by the Company, negotiating easements, and handling details for leases and sales. The associate will also review real estate documents, conduct property inspections, arrange for maintenance, and consult with legal departments and other stakeholders. Additionally, the role includes negotiating settlements for damages to non-owned properties and assisting with governmental authority negotiations regarding roads, facilities, and zoning. Developing and maintaining relationships with government agencies and the public is also a key aspect.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Associate's degree in real estate, business, engineering, paralegal or related field; or paralegal certification, appraiser/assessor certification or real estate broker; (Or) high school diploma/GED with two years' experience in real estate-related activities.
Four (4) years' experience in the acquisition of property or right or ways or real estate related activities.
Valid driver’s license
Ability to work flexible hours
Ability to understand real estate documents
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in real estate, business, engineering, paralegal or related field; (Or) Paralegal certification, appraiser/assessor certification or real estate broker; (Or) High school diploma/GED with two years experience in real estate-related activities.
Six (6) years experience in the acquisition of property or right of ways, management of rental properties, real estate sales, appraisal/assessor work, and a combination of these activities or other real estate function in addition to any experience indicated above.

Responsibilities

Negotiate with property owners on real estate desired to be purchased by the Company.
Negotiate easements from the Company to others for various types of rights on Company owned real estate and handle details in connection with completion of approved easements.
Negotiate with property owners for real estate desired to be leased by the Company and in the handling of details in connection with completion of approved leases.
Negotiate and handle details in connection with leases, both surface and mineral, on Company owned real estate.
Assist in the review and analysis of real estate documents, including oil and gas leases, while determining key provisions, obligations and ownership in order to realize maximum return.
Conduct inventories and inspections of properties to determine condition of buildings and lands and arrange for maintenance as required.
Negotiate for the sale of Company owned real estate and assist in the preparation of contracts and other legal documents in connection with the completion of these sales.
Assist in the preparation of deeds, affidavits and other legal documents as required to facilitate clearing title and completing acquisition.
Consult with attorneys, title examiners and AEP Legal department on legal and technical work pertaining to real estate matters as assigned.
Negotiate and settle damages to non-owned properties caused by Company construction and operations.
Assist in negotiations with various governmental authorities in connection with the closing, relocation, or vacation of public roads, the relocation or removal of the facilities of others on Company owned lands, or the re-zoning of property in order to facilitate Company projects.
Develop and maintain good relationships with Federal, State, Municipal and other local government agencies and the general public.
Consult with Real Estate Asset Management team on real estate issues and attend project meetings as required.
Assist in training other Real Estate Agents.