Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.
At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.
The Real Estate and Land Management Project Manager is responsible for coordinating land management and real estate activities between several projects including external contractor resources, land acquisition budget, cost control, reporting, and managing priorities to deliver results according to the project scope and schedule.
This position is remote. Must reside within two-hour drive of Rochester or Binghamton.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Serve as lead for RELM role on assigned projects to develop project scope, schedule, budget, forecast, deliverables, and milestones in regard to the evaluation and acquisition of real estate property rights.
- Coordinate activities from a land management standpoint with the project and/or operations groups, project outreach, permitting, legal, and engineering, among other internal stakeholders.
- Facilitate and manage the work of external contractors on assigned projects. Set expectations and goals. Ensure high-quality deliverables are provided in adherence to RELM and Avangrid standards. Serve as liaison between contracted land vendors and AVANGRID business areas.
- Lead internal and contractor resources in the negotiation and acquisition of right-of-way and other real property interests as necessary, to accommodate the construction, operation, and maintenance of assets after construction.
- Manage land budget for the programs and projects assigned, in preparation of right-of-way related cost estimates associated with land and easement acquisitions.
- Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; identify opportunities for improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor’s degree in Land Management, Engineering, Real Estate, or equivalent preferred.
- Project Manager certificate (PMP or equivalent) recommended
- Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience, of which 2 years that include experience working on Electrical, Oil & Gas Pipelines or other Utility projects.
- Knowledge of Real Estate strategy gained through education and/or experience
- Any professional licenses preferred but not required.
- Work remotely allowed but should be available to traveling for assignments.
- Understanding of real estate concepts of property rights evaluation and acquisition including fee-ownership, easements, option agreements, leases/licenses, environmental considerations, property valuation, and basic title report review.
- Knowledge of utility network assets such as transmission lines, substations
- Ability to interpret and research (abstract) legal documents (e.g. federal, state, municipal and private records) preferred.
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local real estate laws, codes and regulations
- Project management tools and techniques. Able to coordinate several projects at the same time. Expense and accrual forecasts and planning for Operating and Capital Budgets.
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills. Clear, concise written and oral communications.
- Ability to interpret and research (abstract) legal documents (e.g. federal, state, municipal and private records).
- Utilization of property rights and mapping software database including GIS-based tools
- Microsoft Office Suite and Google Earth.
Canacre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Canacre complies with federal and state/provincial law governing non-discrimination in employment practices.
Given the volume of applications we typically receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants, however, you will be contacted if your experience is a suitable match with one of our upcoming projects.
At Canacre, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of employment practices in each jurisdiction we operate in. We ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their work, in accordance with the provisions outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Canada Labour Code.
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