Real Estate Manager I

Who We Are

Rail Pros is the premier provider of engineering and diversified safety services to America's rail and transit industry. Driven by a passion for our people, clients, and communities, we are committed to solving our customers' challenges and earning their trust through teamwork, continuous improvement, and service excellence. As a people first organization, we prioritize the safety, well being, and growth of our employees, fostering a culture of caring and support.

We believe that when our people thrive, our company thrives.

Rail Pros is the premier provider of engineering and diversified safety services to America's rail and transit industry. Driven by a passion for our people, clients, and communities, we are committed to solving our customers' challenges and earning their trust through teamwork, continuous improvement, and service excellence. As a people first organization, we prioritize the safety, well being, and growth of our employees, fostering a culture of caring and support.

We believe that when our people thrive, our company thrives.

The Real Estate Manager I serves as the point of contact and relationship manager between utility and railroad representatives and Rail Pros Real Estate clients.

• Serves as the point of contact between third parties and railroad representatives
• Serves as a client relationship manager for railroad and utility/permittee/lessee representatives
• Reviews or prepares railroad permit applications to ensure that all necessary documents have been received from third parties or clients
• Articulates in a clear and actionable manner to the third parties or clients any comments for required design or work revisions to secure a railroad permit or lease
• Acts as liaison on behalf of railroad clients and their engineering contractors for utility relocation design and construction associated with railroad track construction projects
• Determines railroad property valuation and license/lease value
• Submits permit applications to railroads on behalf of third-party clients seeking to access railroad right of way
• Handles application review and approval processes of permits on behalf of railroad clients
• Inputs and tracks application status into Rail Pros and client’s real estate management systems
• Provides updates to Rail Pros team members and clients on application status
• Coordinates and updates application revisions as needed
• Actively participate in process and procedure improvement discussions
• Assures client’s records have complete and accurate information and that data is current
• Drafts license/lease agreements and distributes on behalf of railroad clients
• This position may require travel to Rail Pros headquarters, field offices or client offices, work sites and other project related locations
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture, free from behaviors that undermine morale, productivity, or organizational values
• Uphold the organization’s standards of integrity, accountability, and respect in all duties and interactions
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulation
• Other duties as assigned or required to meet the business needs

• Able to apply logical thought processes and organize resources in order to solve issues and meet commitments
• Proven experience in making decisions and seizing opportunities in the context of business objectives
• Able to satisfy internal and external customer expectations and developing customer partnerships
• Proven experience managing and overseeing the entire scope of assigned projects
• Proficiency with electronic communications including email and text as well as standard office applications (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Real Estate, similar fields of study or equivalent work experience

• Working knowledge of all railroads permitting processes and standards

• A…