At a senior level, negotiates real estate acquisitions and land rights on behalf of LCRA including but not limited to, land use agreements and leases, rights of way, and easements.
Resolves disputes over property rights, boundaries, and use of LCRA property. This position utilizes in-depth knowledge of best practices and experience in own discipline to provide and improve services.
Takes a new perspective to solve complex problems. Works independently and receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
May direct the work of other staff members.
- Coordinate activities between LCRA and landowners in negotiations involving real estate purchases, sales, leases, and easements as required for LCRA's operations.
- Handle acquisitions for land rights to purchase, lease or gain rights of way for the construction and maintenance of new transmission lines, water systems and other LCRA projects.
- Perform acquisition of properties, which involve multiple stakeholders and / or are located in urban areas requiring knowledge of development codes and other ordinances.
- Review titles and clears title problems and solve closing issues. Examines other documents to assist in the development of contracts, agreements, and the like.
May prepare necessary documentation for the acquisition or disposal of easements or property owned by LCRA.
Respond to landowner concerns and requests by finding and interpreting LCRA easement rights through the IREMS system, coordinating with the transmission line department to determine feasibility of such requests and proposals, and negotiating with landowners regarding miscellaneous requests such as LCRA's help / assistance with certain services (i.
e. build a road, put in a culvert, move a transmission line).
You qualify with :
- Nine or more years of experience in real estate negotiations, appraisal, land acquisition, title research, landowner relations, contract negotiation, or utility infrastructure project coordination or other relevant experience.
- A degree(s) in real estate, project management, business, law, engineering, environmental science, geographic information systems, or a relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
- Driver's license
You are a great fit with :
Extensive Right of Way acquisition experience specific to the transmission industry (negotiating transmission line easements, both amendments and greenfield, and fee simple purchases.)
You gain :
- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness program including wellness incentive
- Extensive learning & development programs
And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer