About This Role
This role focuses on maximizing the profitability of the company's real estate assets and providing essential real estate support to railroad operations. It requires a strong understanding of real estate principles, excellent negotiating skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and GIS, and basic accounting and finance expertise.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a real estate management database consisting of active leases, licenses, and easements
- Perform periodic lease reviews and negotiate market rents within the assigned real estate portfolio
- Manage land encroachments, resolve property line disputes, and address unauthorized use of railroad land
- Prepare periodic performance reports of the real estate program, including ongoing interim financial review, forecasting, and budgeting
- Assist with the acquisition, due diligence, and integration of new railroads and other real estate portfolios
- Locate and identify encroachments within the right of way and enter information into a geographic information system (GIS)
- Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned
- Travel periodically to each location as needed (10 to 15 percent)
Requirements
- At least four years of real estate background; concentration in right-of-way or corridor management preferred
- Broad knowledge of real estate contracts, leases, licenses, and titles
- Knowledge and working understanding of real estate legal descriptions
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and ArcGIS
- Basic accounting skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to function and complete assignments in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
- Valid driver's license
Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, & Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- On the Job Training
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
Important Details
- Relocation: Must live within 50 miles of assigned location or be willing to relocate
Relocation Support
- Relocation assistance available for this position
About the Company
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc. (GRSI) is a company that offers opportunities to grow across its organization.