Project Manager - Energy Land Management

• →Coordinate and lead role on Energy Land Management role in developing project scope, schedule, budget and forecast, deliverables and milestones referred to acquisition of real estate rights.
• →Leading role and oversight for contracted land staff assigned to his/her projects, serving as liaison between contracted land staff and AVANGRID Business areas.
• →Leading internal or contractor resources on negotiation and acquisition of right-of-way and other real property interests as necessary, to accommodate the construction, operation and maintenance of assets after construction.
• →Coordinate business areas as Projects, Public Outreach or others in Land Management matters.
• →Manage Land Management budget for the programs and projects assigned, in preparation of right-of-way related cost estimates associated with land and easement acquisitions.
• →Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; identify opportunities for improvement.

• Skills in understanding real estate concepts, in review title reports to determine ownership, coordinates escrows, and assists in the preparation of property descriptions.
• Manage Real Estate databases
• Skills in methods of estimating costs of land and real property acquisitions
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Real estate law and appraisal techniques
• Clear, concise written and oral communications
• Acquisition and management of property or right-of- way.
• Project management tools and techniques. Capital planning abilities.
• Expense and accrual forecasts and planning for Operating and Capital Budgets
• Utility network assets (e.g. transmission lines, substations etc.)
• Ability to interpret and research (abstract) legal documents (e.g. federal, state, municipal and private records).
• Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and Google Earth, SAP
• Should be open to traveling for assignments.

• Bachelor degree in Energy Land Management, Engineering, Financials or equivalent preferred.
• Project Manager certificate (PMP or equivalent) recommended
• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience, of which 2 years that include experience working on Electrical, Oil & Gas Pipelines or other Utility projects.
• Knowledge of Real Estate strategy gained through education and/or experience.

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