Real Estate Specialist, Senior

JOB SUMMARY Plans, leads and manages real estate activities such as site location and acquisition, right-of-way negotiation, land acquisition and railroad permitting. Collaborates on capital projects with external and internal entities including engineering, planning, asset management, operations, legal and local government and community affairs. Incorporates GIS in multiple areas of work and builds GIS capacity within the real estate function. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Property and Right of Way * Research, analyze and respond to complex requests to use company property and rights-of-way. * Analyzes complex legal descriptions to survey/engineering drawings and other maps; Ensure that proper legal descriptions are part of the permanent record for company properties. * Communicate property and rights of way information to internal and external parties. * Provide leadership, expertise and guidance in support of capital project teams on ROW acquisition and fee land purchases. * Prepare maps and drawings to support the franchising process, as necessary. * Perform market pricing analysis and cost estimating to support capital projects. Land use * Investigate and resolve property and rights-of-way complaints. * Investigate and remedy unauthorized use of company property. * Travel to and patrol existing electric transmission facilities, as necessary. * Collaborate with internal departments regarding requests to purchase, sell, lease, license, or permit real property, with legal team support. Technology * Utilize GIS to analyze property rights and support company capital projects. * Guide GIS growth to build technical capabilities and efficiencies for real estate operations. * Assemble real property records to secure complete, accurate documentation; Ensures records are recorded, maintained and organized within the database system. REQUIREMENTS * Bachelor's or Associate degree preferred, or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education. * Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Real Estate/Property Management, or equivalent; Utility experience preferred. * Strong understanding of ESRI ArcGIS software; Competent in use and application of GIS and digital mapping. * Strong interest in new technologies and applications to enhance work efficiencies and productivity. * Possess sound analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills. * Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors and individuals inside and outside the company with a high degree of professionalism and knowledge. Must have strong collaboration and conflict management skills. * Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities in an efficient and well-ordered manner, focusing on results and meeting deadlines, in a high-volume environment. * Ability to perform all duties with great degrees of accuracy, timeliness, organization and effectiveness with minimal levels of supervision. * Ability to use sound business judgment to formulate conclusions and articulate recommendations in a way that is meaningful and valuable. * Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams). * Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.