Manager Corporate Real Estate-Acquisitions

Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.

Job Location: Fort Worth

Other Potential Locations: Fort Worth, TX

Anticipated Start Date: 07/22/2024

Number of Positions: 1

Salary Range: $95,000- $110,000

Who we are and what we do

Do you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team BNSF includes professionals focused on safety and service that play a vital role in delivering the nation's freight. Together, we help move goods and materials that sustain life and support local, national and global economies. Our rail network is one of the largest freight railroads, spanning 28 western states and serving three Canadian provinces.

What we believe

At BNSF, our Vision and Values drive who we are, not only in our words, but also our actions. BNSF is committed to our foundational values of equality and inclusion. As members of the BNSF community, our employees are entitled to:

• be treated with dignity and respect.
• have equal access to tools, resources, training and development opportunities.
• have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We model the way through our leadership, our BNSF Diversity Councils, our eclectic Business Resource Groups, our deep involvement and investment in the communities we serve and through training programs. Our actions create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.

• BNSF

This position has the potential to be a hybrid position with up to 50% remote work.

The Manager of Land Acquisition will be responsible for identifying, researching investigating, qualifying, and managing the purchasing of land to meet business plan targets consistent with strategic plan and site selection criteria while representing and enhancing stakeholder relationships.

Position Responsibilities

• Executes on land acquisition goals, objectives and strategies

• Manage team members and align projects with applicable internal and external customers

• Oversee preparation of information, financial analysis, risk mitigation measures, negotiations, and purchase agreements for fee simple transactions, easements, temporary construction easements, rights of entry and property swaps.

• Prepare and negotiate letters of intent, agreements, and other related legal documents per company policy and procedures.

• Lead land acquisition contract process and monitor contract compliance with internal and outside counsel.

• Work with service partners and oversee the daily management of Corporate Real Estate land acquisition including appraisals, negotiations, survey, title review, environmental review, utility coordination and relocation.

• Build strong relationships with internal departments such as Engineering (Facilities, Structures, Signals, Line Expansion), Environmental, Economic Development, Finance, Tax and the various Business Units

• Continually search for current and future land purchase deals using a variety of methods, including digitized software, service partners and networking with trusted relationships of a network of industry contacts including brokers, developers and landowners.

• Grow land pipeline necessary to meet strategic goals

• Other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field required.

• A minimum of 3 years of direct experience in real estate and development, strong preference for land acquisition/divestiture skills.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate in and participate in a multi-disciplinary environment.

• Ability to communicate with and represent the Company to brokers, developers, landowners, attorneys, title and escrow agents, a wide variety of consultants, and government officials.

• Ability to develop and deliver a presentation that communicates clearly and connects with an audience.

• Ability to discuss and verbally summarize potentially complex issues and matters, and to facilitate negotiations and work towards a resolution, agreement, understandings.

• Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements/documents, prepare acquisition packages and create/implement work plans.

• Ability to translate market data to various internal audiences

• See the big picture and attention to details.

• Ability to multi-task and be self-directed in a fast-moving environment.

BENEFITS

BNSF offers competitive benefit programs and services including, but not limited to

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

• 401(k) Plan

• Railroad Retirement

• Life Insurance

• Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS

• Criminal history

• Last 7 years of driving history

• Last 5 years of employment history to include military service

• Social Security number

• Education

MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:

• Medical evaluation

• Drug Screen

• Other elements as needed

DRUG TEST ELEMENTS:

BNSF is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping BNSF safe and drug free.

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. A TWIC is a condition of employment for such positions and requires candidates to those positions to submit to a TSA security assessment (to include, but not limited to, providing: biographic information; identity documents; fingerprints; digital photograph). More information is available at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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