Real Estate Manager

Position: Real Estate Manager I
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Job Summary:

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

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

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities:

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)
Required

Education and Experience:

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

Additional Qualifications, Certifications, etc.:

Working knowledge of all railroads permitting processes and standards

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