Real Estate Project Manager

4 days ago

Augusta, Maine, United States Canacre Full time

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 (RELM) Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all land management and real estate activities across multiple projects. This includes managing external contractor relationships, ensuring alignment with project scopes and schedules, and maintaining oversight of land acquisition budgets and cost controls. The role also involves preparing and delivering comprehensive reports, tracking key performance indicators, and proactively managing priorities to ensure timely and successful project execution. Additionally, the Project Manager serves as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic alignment with organizational goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Serve as lead for RELM role on assigned projects, responsible for developing and managing project scope, schedule, budget, forecast, deliverables, and milestones in related to the evaluation and acquisition of real estate property rights.
  • Coordinate land management activities across internal teams, including but not limited to project and/or operations groups, project outreach, permitting, legal, and engineering, to ensure alignment and effective collaboration.
  • Facilitate and oversee the work of external contractors, establish clear expectations and goals approved by AVANGRID management, and ensuring deliverables meet RELM and AVANGRID standards. Act as a primary liaison between contracted land vendors and AVANGRID business units, ensuring consistent communication and alignment with project objectives.
  • Lead internal and external resources in the negotiation and acquisition of right-of-way and other real property interests necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of assets after construction.
  • Manage land-related budgets for assigned programs and projects, in preparation of right-of-way related cost estimates associated with land and easement acquisitions.
  • Continuously monitor and evaluate the service delivery and procedures, identify opportunities for improvement and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Demonstrated understanding of real estate principles related to 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 and substations, and their associated land requirements.
  • Ability to interpret and research (abstract) legal documents (e.g. federal, state, municipal and private records) preferred.
  • Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local real estate laws, codes and regulations governing land acquisition and property rights.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and techniques with ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and manage expense and accrual forecasts for both Operating and Capital Budgets.
  • Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively through both written and oral communications.
  • Experience utilization property rights and mapping software database, including GIS-based tools, to support management and land acquisitions.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Earth.
  • Bachelor's degree in Land Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Real Estate, or equivalent preferred.
  • Project Manager certificate (PMP or equivalent) is 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
  • Professional licenses are preferred but not required.
  • Must obtain a valid Real Estate License within the first six (6) months of employment, in accordance with company policy and applicable state regulations.
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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