Project Manager - Energy Land Management

Responsible for coordinating activities between several Projects or Programs, by managing Land Management resources including external and internal, budget, cost controlling, reporting and manage priorities to deliver results according to the Project/Program planning. Responsible for coordinating

activities, from a Land Management standpoint with the Project/Operations group, Public Outreach, Field planners, etc. as needed. Facilitate the work of external contractors holding them accountable for results. Ensure deliverables are provided in conformance to quality and land management standard

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 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.