Senior Real Estate Manager

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a high motivated Senior Real Estate Manager to join our Transportation Team. The Senior Real Estate Manager will provide direct support to Amtrak’s Senior Director of Real Estate Development. Amtrak Real Estate is supporting the ADA Stations Program with the execution of activities at over 380 Amtrak served stations across the national rail network.

The Amtrak ADA Stations Program (ADASP) is responsible for bringing Amtrak stations into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADASP implements design and construction of infrastructure improvements to provide accessibly to Amtrak’s intercity rail transportation system. This position will be part of a Joint Venture (AECOM & Jacobs) that is providing staff and services to Amtrak.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Act as Amtrak’s first line of contact for real estate transactions, including negotiation, proposing business terms, and working to achieve the acquisition and disposition of real property and real estate rights to support Amtrak’s operating requirements.

• Provide real estate management and expert advisory services (including but not limited to property valuation and negotiations) to the Law, Engineering, and Operating Departments for the purposes of program support, litigation, determining ownership obligations, and obtaining necessary access rights to maintain or expand railroad operations.

• Manage and enforce real property agreements including lease administration/enforcement, real estate documentation/title research, negotiating settlements, and resolving property right disputes in order to protect Amtrak’s property rights and interests and ensure the most efficient and cost-effective use of real property.

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets for lease payments, review invoices, conduct CAM and other lease related expense reconciliations, and assist in payment processing, as required.

• Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, and Operations to satisfy real estate requirements through site selection activities.

• Provide assistance to and work jointly with the Law Department in drafting legal documents and contract terms for real estate transactions.

• Interface with other Amtrak departments, state and local government agencies, and other organizations to resolve tax issues, code violations, claims cases, police and security matters, environmental issues, and rights and responsibilities related to Amtrak controlled real estate.

• Provides efficient and timely analysis of real estate acquisitions and dispositions to support operating and capital requirements.

• Participates in negotiations between Amtrak and private owners/developers, state and local government agencies, and freight and commuter railroads which involve the development, redevelopment, or improvement of Amtrak or other rail-related properties.

• Provides mentorship to other real estate managers and interns.

• Assists in business process improvement and with reviewing policy and process documentation for improving efficiencies.

• Supports Senior Director of Real Estate with specific project and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS in Real Estate, Business Administration, or other related 10 years' experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership.

• Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing real estate transactions involving acquisitions, dispositions, leases, and easements.

• Experience managing and marketing real estate properties and commercial development projects to include, for example, the disposition (sale and lease) of surplus property; negotiation and administration of lease and purchase/sale contracts; zoning; site plans; and titles and entitlements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent and professional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills sufficient to work in multi-disciplined groups to achieve desired results.

• Ability to work under tight time constraints, pressure, and multiple priorities.

• Strong skills in managing multiple projects, organization, cross-functional and internal collaboration, time management, project management, teamwork, professionalism, communications, adaptability, decision-making, strong customer focus, results orientation, and the ability to meet priorities and deadlines.

• Knowledge of procedures and federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing real estate practices.

• Ability to understand and interpret legal documents, laws and regulations, contracts, real estate valuation appraisals, land surveys, title reports, complex engineering, architectural, development and land plans, and railroad maps and plans, and related documents.

• Demonstrated knowledge of real estate valuation and appraisal methods.

• Direct experience with passenger and freight rail operations.

• Transportation industry real estate experience.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Offered rate of compensation (PA locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $122,820 - $195,000.

• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10099327

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Real Estate

Work Location Model: Remote

Salary : $122,820 - $195,000