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Scope of Position
 

This position acts as the real estate lead for all real estate projects as assigned to them. A Real Estate Project Manager’s portfolio may include a mixture of acquisitions, greenfield, early- to late-stage development, and construction projects. This position is the main point of contact for all other internal teams and independently 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).

Location may be remote, or preferably based out of an AES office (Louisville, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, Houston, TX, New York, NY, or San Diego, CA)

Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

Review and manage landowner agreements including leases, amendments, easements, landowner estoppels and various other related documents.Draft and negotiate governmental and third-party agreements including consents, licenses, rights-of-way, and other related documents.Track and manage all real estate related SUP and/or CUP conditions to completion as specified by each project permit.Track and manage all MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, TOs and COs for project vendors.Enter, review and approve all related PRs and POs for payment from accounting.Obtain, review, and analyze title commitments including curative title issues and negotiation of title proformas, insurance policies and endorsements.Obtain, review, coordinate ALTA surveys from preconstruction to as-built.Coordinate outside counsel efforts based on a specific scope of work for each project or stage of project.Conduct real estate due diligence for acquisition of various 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.Prepare agendas and lead real estate calls and meetings; contribute regularly to project meetings with other SMEs.Manage and review work product coming from Real Estate Analysts assisting on projects.Act as liaison to upper-level management for real estate information related to the portfolio.

 

Qualifications and Competencies
 

Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 5 years of real estate or other relevant experienceExperience with commercial title curative, obtaining proformas and policies, and ALTA survey reviewExperience closing large financial transactions, including construction debt financing and tax equity financingExperience conducting real estate due diligence for early-stage prospects and acquisitionsAbility to interpret legal documents, provide feedback and identify risk mitigationStrong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal)Ability to work independently with minimal supervisionDetail oriented, organized, and able to maintain a high quality of work under pressureAbility to prioritize and meet deadlines that sometimes conflict

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, Concur, and Google Earth

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.