Project Manager, Real Estate

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This position a cts as the r eal e state l ead for all real estate projects as assigned to them . A Real Estate Project Managers portfolio may include a mixture of utility scale solar projects and community distributed generation projects in several stages : acquisitions, greenfield, early - stage t o late-stage development, and construction projects . This position is the main point of c ontact for all other internal teams and manages all outside real estate vendor relationships for their portfolio. The Real Estate Project manager oversees all real estate deliverables needed for development through construction , and financial closing s .

Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

Draft and negotiate landowner agreements including leases, amendments, easements, purchase agreements, landowner estoppels , SNDAs, and various other related documents.

Draft and negotiate governmental and third-party agreements including consents, licenses, rights-of-way, easement encroachment agreements, and other related documents.

Track and manage all real estate related S pecial Land Use Permit and / or C onditional Use Permit conditions to completion as specified by each project permit.

Track and manage all M aster Service Agreements and associated Task Order s , as well as Change Orders , Non-Disclosure Agreement s, and S tatements of Work , for their project vendors.

Obtain, review, analyze title commitments including all Schedule B items, curative title issues and negotiation of title proformas, insurance policies and endorsements.

Obtain, review, coordinate A merican Land Title Association surveys from P re -C onstruction to A s- B uilt s .

Review utility scale and community solar designs for all real estate related deliverables and offer risk review and mitigation.

Collaborate with permitting to provide all real estate reviews and exhibits for ORES Article VIII filings.

Obtain, review, and analyze all mineral ownership reports . Draft and negotiate all mineral curative documents and discussions.

Generate KMZs and exhibits for third party vendors and internal teams .

Coordinate outside counsel efforts based on a specific scope of work for each project or stage of project.

Conduct real estate due diligence on various M ergers & Acquisition projects as assigned, including lease review, title review, survey review , as well as prepare memorandums for executive level review outlining the risks and liabilities of a given project.

Prepare and keep current all real estate summaries / trackers / databases to assist in overall project management.

Enter, review and approve all related P ayment Request s and P urchase Order s for payment from accounting.

Prepare agendas and lead all real estate calls and meetings .

Manage and review work product coming from Real Estate Analysts assisting on their projects .

Act as liaison to upper-level management for all real estate information related to their portfolio.

Qualifications a nd Competencies

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate , and a m inimum of 5 years of relevant real estate experienc e .

Minimum of 5 years of experience with commercial title and survey related work including review, negotiation and coordination of all deliverables.

Experience closing large financial transactions, including construction debt financing and tax equity.

Experience conducting real estate due diligence for project acquisitions.

The a bility to read and interpret legal documents , as well as offer review and risk mitigation.

The ability to read and understand title reports , interpret and comprehend all documents , and apply that knowledge to a project .

The a bility to read and understand American Land Title Association Survey s, including boundary surveys as well as Pre-Construction and As Built overlays to understand impacts to title and financings .

Able to interpret subdivision map requirements and coordinate their completion with agencies and stakeholders .

Strong i nterpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) .

Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Proven flexibility, innovative problem-solving skills, and resilience in times of uncertainty and complexity.

Adeptness in identifying essential next steps, outlining deliverable processes, and ensuring thorough execution.

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and capacity to maintain high-quality work under pressure.

Effective prioritization of tasks and meeting conflicting deadlines.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with foundational knowledge of QuickBase system format, SAP Fiori, SAP Concur, ArcGIS, Ironclad, BlueBeam , Google Earth, and Procore.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and / or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice : AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $98,000 and $122,400 / Annual; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department / team performance, and market factors.