Serve as lead for the role on assigned projects to develop project scope, schedule, budget, forecast, deliverables, and milestones in regard to the evaluation and acquisition of real estate property rights.
Coordinate activities from a land management standpoint with the project and/or operations groups, project outreach, permitting, legal, and engineering, among other internal stakeholders.
Facilitate and manage the work of external contractors on assigned projects; set expectations and goals and ensure high-quality deliverables.
Serve as liaison between contracted land vendors and business areas.
Lead internal and contractor resources in the negotiation and acquisition of right-of-way and other real property interests as necessary to accommodate construction, operation, and maintenance of assets.
Manage land budget for the programs and projects assigned, prepare right-of-way related cost estimates associated with land and easement acquisitions.
Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; identify opportunities for improvement.
Coordinate land management and real estate activities between several projects including external contractor resources, land acquisition budget, cost control, reporting, and managing priorities to deliver results according to the project scope and schedule.
Requirements
Understanding of real estate concepts of property rights evaluation and acquisition including fee-ownership, easements, option agreements, leases/licenses, environmental considerations, property valuation, and basic title report review.
Knowledge of utility network assets such as transmission lines, substations
Ability to interpret and research (abstract) legal documents (e.g. federal, state, municipal and private records) preferred.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local real estate laws, codes and regulations
Project management tools and techniques
Able to coordinate several projects at the same time
Expense and accrual forecasts and planning for Operating and Capital Budgets
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
Clear, concise written and oral communications
Utilization of property rights and mapping software database including GIS-based tools
Microsoft Office Suite and Google Earth
Bachelor’s degree in Land Management, Engineering, Real Estate, or equivalent preferred
Project Manager certificate (PMP or equivalent) recommended
Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience, of which 2 years include experience working on Electrical, Oil & Gas Pipelines or other Utility projects
Any professional licenses preferred but not required
Work remotely allowed but should be available to traveling for assignments