Real Estate Representative

Company: Rangam Consultants Inc.
Location: Akron
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Reporting locations under consideration: Greensburg, PA, Akron OH, Reading, PA, Fairmont, WV or Morristown, NJ.
Roles could possibly be contract to hire.Summary:

• Positions with the Client Real Estate Department in both the Right of Way group and the Portfolio group.
• The position in the Real Estate Portfolio group reports to the Supervisor, Real Estate and entails handling 3rd party requests for use or sale of company property from inception to completion, which includes preparing an initial recommendation to management for routing to internal stakeholders for approval.
• The position will require the review of all conditions identified by internal stakeholders to determine appropriate course of action to satisfy the request, including the sale or lease of company property or the consent for compatible use of company easements.
• The position 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.Responsibilities include:
  • 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
  • Gather and review Real Estate records for review to allow for timely and efficient customer response.
  • 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 requirements of stakeholder including: Project Management, Substation and Transmission Engineering, Transmission Maintenance, Regional Engineering, Vegetation Management, Environmental, Siting and Legal.
  • Provide guidance and assist contract resources in support of the Energizing the Future Program.
  • Interfaces with various levels of management within the company, understands work processes and manages each request 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
  • Maintains the use of company rights, negotiating rents and preparing lease documents
  • An employee hired at the Real Estate Rep level will be assigned additional responsibilities related to those listed above and be expected to perform with more proficiency, and in a more independent manner.Qualifications include:
    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or Science-related discipline and a minimum of 2-4 years relevant work experience required.
    • Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
    • Experience with Real Estate matters, land survey, GIS, utility engineering and construction a plus.
    • Knowledge of utility operations, building facilities and transmission/ distribution rights of way is a plus
    • Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to make clear, accurate, and concise presentations, reports, and legal documents
    • Excellent customer relations skills; interpersonal skills with ability to establish rapport with internal and external customers
    • Team-oriented with drive for continuous improvement
    • Familiarity with legal documents such as deeds, easements, leases and licenses
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and digital satellite imagery / GIS tools
    • Ability to use real estate information technology
    • Familiarity with SAP and Powerplant helpful
    • Ability to improve work processes and develop/recommend innovative solutions
    • Ability to meet customer needs in a professional and timely manner
    • Anticipates needs/accepts ownership
    • Strong interpersonal / relationship building skills

Keywords: Rangam Consultants Inc., Akron , Real Estate Representative, Other , Akron, Ohio