Manager, Real Estate

Manager, Real Estate

This is a hybrid position, requiring in office work at least 3 days a week, and can be based out of our offices in The Woodlands, TX or New Orleans, LA. A candidate selected from outside the area would be expected to relocate for this opportunity. Relocation assistance may be available.

Job Summary / Purpose :

The focus of this position is to collaborate and coordinate effort closely with Power Development and Project Management organizations in support of the new power generation and storage projects. The position is a considered a real estate subject matter expert in support of Power Development projects and provides oversight for members of the real estate team who are managing specific projects for Power Development. In this role, the Manager is responsible for the real estate management, oversight, and deliverables in support of power development projects during the front-end loading stages of utility scale gas or renewable power generation projects. The role has full accountability in ensuring sound decisions are made when acquiring real estate assets in both front-loading and implementation phases of all projects.

Job Duties / Responsibilities :

Develops and manages a real estate project development team that is focused on delivering Power Development projects in a timely and cost-effective manner with a detailed efforts on the due diligence requirements for the Power Development projects.

Leads the real estate project team and work with leadership of the Power Development and Project Management organization to determine corporate and business unit real estate requirements. Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with business units in the jurisdictions. Develops and manages budget, goals, guidelines and policies for the implementation of the Power Development projects.

Minimum Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management, Real Estate or equivalent work experience will be considered

Preferred : Advanced Degree Preferred - MBA, master's in engineering, Real Estate, Project Management.

7+ years in project management, electric utility industry or related field

Expert in project management and real estate fundamentals. Knowledge of the practical application of real estate activities to power development projects, leases, acquisitions as well as overall management and development of the real estate portfolio, policies, processes, and budgeting. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification desired but not necessary.