Manager, Real Estate

Company / Benefits Overview:

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) team — part of a legacy that is over 125 years old. With a network of 100+ individual freight railroads and 4,000 employees across North America, we provide transportation and logistics services to more than 2,000 customers.

At G&W, we live by our Core Values: Safety, Service, Integrity, Respect, Transparency, Accountability, Innovation and Excellence. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and paid training to help you succeed. Check out some of our great benefits below: 

Medical, Dental, Vision & Telehealth

Life Insurance

Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft & Life Insurance

Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

On the Job Training

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

And more!

* Benefits are subject to change

Explore your future with G&W today and learn more about the opportunities to grow across our organization!

Job Summary:

The person in this position maximizes the profitability of the company’s real estate assets and provides real estate support to railroad operations. He or she combines a strong knowledge of real estate principals, excellent negotiating skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and GIS, and basic accounting and finance expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for general real estate–portfolio management for railroads


• Maintain real estate management database consisting of active leases, licenses and easements


• Perform periodic lease reviews and negotiate market rents within assigned real estate portfolio


• Manage land encroachments, resolve property line disputes, and address unauthorized use of railroad land


• Prepare periodic performance reports of real estate program, including ongoing interim financial review, forecasting, and budgeting


• Assist with the acquisition, due diligence, and integration of new railroads and other real estate portfolios


• Locate and identify encroachments within the right of way and enter information into geographic information system (GIS)


• Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned


• Periodic travel to each location as needed (10 to 15 percent)

Skills and Experience:

• At least four years of real estate background; concentration in right-of-way or corridor management preferred


• Broad knowledge of real estate contracts, leases, licenses, and titles


• Knowledge and working understanding of real estate legal descriptions


• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and ArcGIS


• Strong negotiation skills


• Basic accounting skills


• Strong attention to detail


• Strong oral and written communication skills


• Ability to function and complete assignments in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment is essential

Required Education and Credentials:

• Bachelor's degree


• Valid driver's license

Employment Requirements:

• Pre-employment physical, hearing, and vision medical review


• May be subject to drug and alcohol testing including pre-employment drug screening


• Background screening including conflict of interest, criminal, and motor vehicle driving history

Relocation:

Must live within 50 miles of assigned location or be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance available for this position.

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.