Advanced Real Estate Representative – Real Estate & Workplace Solutions – Akron General Office Bldg

The positions in the Right of Way group report to the Manager, Right of Way and Real Estate Projects. The position is accountable for activities associated with the acquisition of fee property, right of way, licenses, leases necessary to support company transmission infrastructure project work. Property and right of way acquisitions require evaluating proposed sites, determining property values, obtaining title, survey, environmental assessment and zoning requirements (if any), coordinating due diligence and securing legal documents to accomplish transactions. Acquisition analysis involves performing rights and restrictions review to determine real estate / right of way requirements.

There is one (1) opening. Locations under consideration: Akron, OH, Greensburg, PA, Reading, PA.

Responsibilities include:

Demonstrates a solid commitment to all aspects of safety

Collaborates with project managers to procure real estate and right of way required to meet the needs of the business units including evaluating proposed sites, determining property values, negotiating an option and/or purchase contract and coordinating due diligence efforts such as obtaining title commitment, surveys/subdivision plans, environmental assessments, and continuing through closing and through the internal closure process

Reviews, analyzes and negotiates terms of various complex legal documents, including, but not limited to, option/purchase agreements, sales agreements, deed, easements, leases, licenses and consent agreements

Acquisition efforts involve reviewing and understanding stakeholder requirements including: Project Management, Substation, Transmission Engineering, Maintenance, Regional Engineering, Vegetation Management, Environmental, Siting and Legal.

Prepare recommended real estate transactions and make recommendations/ presentations to leadership

Provide guidance and consult with contract resources to support the Energizing the Future initiative.

Interfaces with various levels of management within the company, understands real estate/legal documents and manages each work project from inception to conclusion

Applies education and experience to work situations, continues skill development and establishes a strong foundation in policies, practices and procedures

Develops effective working relationships with employees within own group and establishes solid working relationships throughout the company

Anticipates and delivers results to meet internal/external customer needs

Assists with department-wide projects and initiatives, including developing and recommending process improvements

Manages the use of company property, identifying and evaluating sites, negotiating rents and preparing lease documents

Advanced Real Estate Rep level employee will be assigned additional responsibilities related to those listed above.

Qualifications include:

Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related discipline required, Master’s degree preferred

Commercial real estate experience preferred

Knowledge of the companys operating territory, building facilities and transmission rights of way is a plus

Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to make clear, accurate, and concise presentations, reports, and legal documents

Superior customer relations skills; strong interpersonal skills with ability to establish rapport with internal and external customers

Team-oriented with drive for continuous improvement

Ability to comprehend legal documents; familiarity with legal documents such as deeds, easements, leases and licenses

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and digital satellite imagery tools

Ability to use real estate information technology

Familiarity with SAP

Minimum 7 years relevant work experience required. Relevant work experience will include analyzing complex documents, and project management experience.

Ability to improves work processes and develop/recommend solutions

Ability to meet customer needs

Anticipates needs/accepts ownership

Strong relationship building skills