Job Description
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National Grid is hiring a Sr. Real Estate Representative for our Waltham, MA This is a Hybrid Role: must live within a commutable distance to Waltham, MA
Job Purpose To administer real property interests for Electric and Gas rights of ways, substations, and other Company facilities in a reasonable and cost-effective manner, that meets both current and future needs of the business, while preserving the operational integrity of Company assets/interests.
Key Accountabilities - Research, examine and interpret public records (deeds, plans and other rights-conveying documents) at Registries of Deeds, Registries of Probate, and other public information repositories relative to property ownership and title.
- Acquire, dispose and otherwise manage property and property rights in support of Company operations including the administration of leasing and licensing activities.
- Coordinate inquiries about property and property rights from both internal and external stakeholders, responding to third-party inquiries into the use of Company properties and rights-of-way.
- Protect, preserve and maximize the value of Company property and property rights, including the identification, prevention and removal of encroachments.
- Meet responsibility and accountability expectations working with other Company departments as set forth by the Project Management Playbook and/or other similar organizational procedures.
- Negotiate, and assist with the preparation and execution of documentation supporting real estate transactions of all degrees of complexity (example: Sale/Sale-out of land, Grant/Release of Easements, Granting of Licenses/Leases).
- In conjunction with others, perform various activities in support of both local and regional utility projects, including property assessments, risk analysis, property appraisal/valuation, and on occasion, property management.
- Provide real estate analysis/support in the siting of facilities, including the generation of abutter lists and stakeholder notification.
- Interact with customers, developers, engineers, public officials, attorneys, and others relating to property/project matters.
- Ability and interest in helping junior team members in coordinating project needs.
- Responsible for the management of both internal and external resources/issues (survey, appraisal, environmental) regarding the sale and purchase of real property.
- Represent company’s right-of-way and/or project interests and objectives at municipal administrative hearings and public informational meetings, if necessary.
Qualifications - Four (4) year Degree from accredited college preferably in Business/Real Estate/Paralegal Studies/Economics/Civil Engineering/Surveying, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Four (4) to seven (7) years Utility Property and/or Property Rights experience.
- Completion of professional level courses in Real Estate Practice, Real Estate Law, Contracts, Title Examination, Negotiation, Appraisal, Environmental or related educational concentrations highly desirable.
- Understanding of engineering and survey plans, maps, and related design drawings, legal descriptions, and appraisal reports.
- General knowledge of permitting, licensing and environmental requirements.
- Computer experience including Microsoft Office and project management software.
- Understanding of GIS systems and their use in managing a portfolio of properties and asset interests.
- Ability to research, interpret and explain land and conveyancing records.
- General understanding of accounting, finance, marketing, and property law.
- Capacity to interact effectively with internal and external parties on property transactions.
- Must possess desire to provide excellent service to clients.
- Negotiation and conflict resolution proficiency.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects and other assignments at the same time.
- Possession of a valid driver's license, and an ability and willingness to use personal vehicle on company business.
More Information Salary $106,000 - $125,000 a year
Salary commensurate with location and experience This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
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