Senior Real Estate Representative

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Position Summary

Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a lower level within the job hierarchy.

This position is responsible for negotiation and acquisition of real estate rights in support of Transmission system needs. They will use advanced negotiating strategies to facilitate the acquisition process for various land rights, including easements, fee simple purchases, leases, encroachments, releases and other types of property interests needed to develop, operate and maintain the Company’s facilities. The candidate must be familiar with researching public land records to assess ownership and identify any title exceptions. They will work in collaboration with landowners, attorneys, public officials, engineers, and others in gaining land rights to support company projects and customer requests.

Responsibilities

- Negotiation - Ability to work with property owners and interests to bring about an equitable and fair settlement for the rights being acquired

- Communication - Ability to develop interpersonal relationships and function as part of a project team. Written and verbal skills are vital in dealing with individuals as well as corporate entities, multi-party ownership groups or local, state and federal governmental bodies.

- Basic legal and transactional experience - proficient in research and examination of basic title issues (deeds, mortgages, liens, taxes, etc.) and ability to perform a limited title search. Review transaction documents and provide explanation to property owners. Assist attorneys with legal proceedings to include expert witness testimony. Knowledge of valuation via an ability to develop simple market analyses and work with appraisers to support acquisition of land rights.

- Project Management – Ability to manage various tasks and prioritize assignments to accomplish desired objectives. Acquisition requires managing a variety of competing interests to include risks, costs and relationships.

- Vendor Oversight – When required, development of a project scope of work, solicitation of proposals, vendor selection and performance oversight as part of engagement of professional real estate services consultants/vendors.

- Administrative - Familiarity with MS Office and Team and other tools related to Real Estate transactions (incl. GIS, public databases like Register of Deeds websites). Maintain and preserve project files as directed by Records Retention policy and/or state regulations. Appropriate documentation of all aspects of transactions from contract preparation to recording of conveyances. Ensures payments are made with proper accounting by check/wire to facilitate transaction settlements.

Required/Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Real Estate, or Other Related Degree + 4 years related work experience - In lieu of Bachelor's Degree(s) AND 4 year(s) related work experience listed above, Associate Degree in Business, Real Estate or Other Related Degree + 6 years related work experience OR High School/GED AND 8 year(s) related work experience

Desired Qualifications

- Real Estate license (any state jurisdiction, but preference for NC or SC licensure)

- Survey, paralegal and land development or engineering training or knowledge

- Experience in a public utility industry (electric, gas, municipality) or related technical field.

- Cell tower lease negotiations experience.

- Experience in any type of linear right of way – acquisition of easement for NCDOT, telco/fiber, water/sewer, etc.

- Formal project management training.

- Environmental awareness to understand basics of due diligence and the public requirements for projects.

- A real estate professional designation having met the requirements of a recognized industry association such as IRWA, Appraisal Institute, CoreNet, CCIM, etc.

- Proven effectiveness in organization, critical problem solving and excellent written and verbal communications

Working Conditions

- Field Mobility Classification – work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.

- Will often require irregular work schedule to accommodate landowners and other external stakeholders that may include occasional evenings and weekends.

- Travel may be required to facilitate certain negotiations and complete transactions.

- Field visits are often required to analyze property and conduct site due diligence.

- Remote Office

Specific Requirements

- State Driver's License

- Notary Certificate required within 6 months of hire

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Travel Requirements

15-25%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Friday, October 3, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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