Real Estate Representative

Contract Duration

Contract through 02/15/2027 (High potential for extension)

CMS Energy is seeking an experienced Real Estate Representative III to support land acquisition and right-of-way activities for construction, operation, and maintenance of existing and new facilities. This role requires strong negotiation skills, technical knowledge of land rights, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Negotiate with private landowners and governmental agencies to acquire land rights, including:
  • Fee simple acquisitions
  • Easements
  • Leases
  • Temporary workspace agreements
  • Licenses, permits, and ordinances
• Plan and organize workload effectively, adapting to shifting priorities while working under minimal supervision.
• Conduct internal and external due diligence to verify accuracy and completeness of land rights documentation.
• Identify title deficiencies and coordinate appropriate curative actions.
• Serve as liaison between the company and landowners/tenants regarding:
  • Ownership matters
  • Easement rights
  • Damage claims
  • Property access issues
• Interpret and analyze:
  • Survey drawings
  • Engineering and construction plans
  • Plan and profile drawings
  • Title commitments and abstracts
• Perform comprehensive land title research.
• Represent the company at public meetings before municipalities, zoning boards, townships, drainage boards, county commissioners, and other governmental agencies.
• Apply established company policies, procedures, and processes to ensure compliance and quality standards.

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the Right-of-Way or Real Estate industry.
• At least 1 year of direct experience acquiring land rights
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• Strong knowledge of settlement instruments and contract terminology.
• Proficiency in land title research and document analysis.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and legal property descriptions.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under pressure.