Real Estate Manager -Philadelphia Area

RailPros•Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Real Estate Manager I serves as the point of contact and relationship manager between utility and railroad representatives and RailPros Real Estate clients. The position is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and involves managing railroad permit and lease applications, communicating required revisions, coordinating with railroad clients and engineering contractors, determining railroad property and license/lease values, and keeping application records and status information current. The role may require travel to RailPros headquarters, field or client offices, work sites, and other project-related locations, with travel of up to 30%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Real Estate, or a similar field, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to apply logical thought processes and organize resources to solve issues and meet commitments.
Experience making decisions and seizing opportunities in the context of business objectives.
Ability to meet internal and external customer expectations and develop customer partnerships.
Experience managing and overseeing the entire scope of assigned projects.
Proficiency with electronic communications, including email and text, and standard office applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Adobe.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of railroad permitting processes and standards.

Responsibilities

Serve as the point of contact between third parties and railroad representatives.
Manage client relationships with railroad and utility, permittee, and lessee representatives.
Review or prepare railroad permit applications and ensure all necessary documents have been received.
Communicate required design or work revisions clearly and actionably to third parties or clients to secure railroad permits or leases.
Liaise on behalf of railroad clients and their engineering contractors on utility relocation design and construction associated with railroad track construction projects.
Determine railroad property valuations and license or lease values.
Submit permit applications to railroads on behalf of third-party clients seeking access to railroad right of way.
Handle permit application review and approval processes on behalf of railroad clients.
Enter and track application status in RailPros and client real estate management systems.
Update RailPros team members and clients on application status.
Coordinate and update application revisions as needed.
Participate in process and procedure improvement discussions.
Ensure client records are complete, accurate, and current.
Draft and distribute license and lease agreements on behalf of railroad clients.
Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture.
Uphold organizational standards of integrity, accountability, and respect, and comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned or required to meet business needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans, with employee-to-family coverage.
Legal Shield, ID Shield, and pet insurance.
Employer-provided life and disability insurance, with additional voluntary options.
401(k) plan with employer match and pre- and post-tax deduction options.
Paid time off with annual carryover.
Paid holidays for full-time employees.
Wellness programs and resources.
Discount programs.
Company merchandise allowance.
Health Savings Accounts with employer match.
Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement.
Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care expenses.
Employee Assistance Programs.
Professional development, training, and career growth opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement.
Mentorship, career path partnerships, goal setting, and succession planning.
Employee recognition, philanthropy opportunities, company events, and other culture and engagement programs.