Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Coates Field Service, Inc. provides land acquisition and right-of-way services to utilities, energy providers, municipalities, and other organizations. The company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to coordinate real estate and land management activities for a power project, including project planning, contractor management, right-of-way acquisition, budgeting, cost control, and stakeholder coordination. The role requires a Maine real estate broker license and supports assignments in Augusta, Maine.
Responsibilities
- Serve as lead for the 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 certain standards. Serve as liaison between contracted land vendors and 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
Skills
- 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
- 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
- Must be Licensed Real Estate Broker for State of Maine
- 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
- Work remotely allowed but should be available to traveling for assignments
- Ability to interpret and research (abstract) legal documents (e.g. federal, state, municipal and private records) preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Land Management, Engineering, Real Estate, or equivalent preferred
- Any professional licenses preferred but not required
Benefits
- Medical/dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability (STD)
- Long-term disability (LTD)
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
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