Managing Broker

Job Title: Managing Broker

Provides managing broker oversight for real estate broker/agent activities on complex company-generated and New Customer Construction (NCC) projects, including acquisition and disposal of right-of-way and real property.

Manages broker/agent activities, including the following agent/broker activities:

• Researches public and company records to determine ownership, operating rights, and other real property issues
• Prepares correspondence and complex real estate documents (i.e. easements, deeds, leases, permits, consent agreements, etc.) -per agency instruction and appropriate level of document preparation
• Responds to internal and external requests regarding assigned real estate issues
• May review, negotiate, secure, and/or summarize client’s operating rights on public or private property and/or company fee-owned property

Additional Responsibilities:

• Coordinates broker/agent activities with client’s service providers and project teams
• Reviews client and/or company documents and correspondence for accuracy regarding broker/agent activities
• May order, review, and interpret simple or complex appraisal reports
• Reviews surveyor and broker/agent interpretation of real property legal descriptions
• May negotiate with landowners attorneys to acquire or dispose of property rights for client, including but not limited to easements, permits, licenses
• May negotiate the purchase, lease, sublease, and/or disposal of real property
• Represents client’s interest with customers and government agencies
• Responds to internal and external real estate inquiries when required by client
• Assists with cost estimates for project budgeting purposes
• Works with interdisciplinary teams and agent/broker to resolve encroachments and other legal challenges
• If necessary, participates with client’s legal counsel in litigation processes, including condemnation, if any
• Prepares, issues, and renews Limited Use Permits
• Leads and trains agent/broker within the company
• May perform other duties as assigned

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience
• 5 years of relevant work experience in acquisition/management/transfer of land rights needed for utility or transportation infrastructure
• Washington Real Estate Managing Broker’s license

Work Environment

The role is primarily remote with occasional on-site travel required.