Manager/Sr Mgr 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- $125,000

 

 

 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