Manager Of Real Estate

Job Summary

Responsible for Real Estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, leasing and public projects. Responsibilities include identification, negotiation, and ongoing management. Thrive within a cross functional team environment by establishing relationships, developing credibility, respect and trust with other team members, knowing the right way to challenge positions and probe for additional information, and access political influences on project strategy and direction, all in an effort to bring project management consultation, implementation and best results to the team. The position assists with training and development of Real Estate Analysts and Specialists on the Origination Team.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Negotiates acquisitions, sales, leases, and/or licenses of CSX properties with a variety of internal and external business partners, including brokers, developers, and public agencies
• Develops and maintains detailed knowledge of the current real estate portfolio as well as maintains in-depth knowledge of market conditions that affect real estate decision making process
• Provides leadership and indirect management to departmental team for contract negotiation and/or risk mitigation
• Interfaces with CSX Transportation departments and affiliates to facilitate and obtain internal approvals to acquire, sell or lease property
• Develops, implements, and administers departmental performance and financial objectives, policies, processes, capital projects, and priorities. Identifies resource needs and makes recommendations for improvement
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Minimum Qualifications* Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree* 5 or more years of experience Commercial and/or Industrial Real Estate or Business

Equivalent Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree/2-year Degree
• 10 or more years of experience Commercial and/or Industrial Real Estate or Business

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate Degree
• 7 or more years of experience Commercial and/or Industrial Real Estate or Business

Knowledge and Skills

• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to communicate with senior leadership and make presentations in small and large group settings, both internally and in public
• Ability to be an effective team leader and team member, respected and trusted by cross-functional team members
• Ability to listen and develop facts
• Ability to negotiate complex transactions with many different types of people or companies
• Ability to understand and evaluate political influences on permit approvals, project direction and success
• Ability to lead projects by bringing teams together with different agendas or divergent ideas for a common goal
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities and achieve results within expected parameters
• Ability to effectively evaluate risk and make calculated decisions based on analysis of alternatives Willingness to assume responsibility and hold others accountable in a respectful and professional way
• Microsoft Office Suite skills

Leadership

The CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following: producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence.

Job Requirements

• Wear protective equipment (such as welding shields, hard hat, hearing protection)
• Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard work week)