Real Estate Representative
Work Location: Helena or Great Falls MT
Pay range: $55600 to $125400 per year
Employment Status: Regular Full-time
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About this position:
The Real Estate Representative is responsible for right of way permitting sales and purchase activities for NorthWestern Energy in all locations but primarily the Helena & Great Falls Divisions.
We offer great benefits:
NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1500 amazing people and serve 775300 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits including:
- 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
- Healthcare and wellbeing programs including dental and vision for you your spouse and dependents Health Savings Account (HSA) healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions per person per issue per year for employees spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
- Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse dependent insurance also available)
- Continued education reimbursement
- Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
- Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid training opportunities
- Paid time off starting on your first day plus 11 paid holidays
Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.
About this job:
- Conduct/ coordinate real estate planning and facility siting activities related to utility projects
- Plan and manage the scope of work cost and schedule associated with real estate components of utility projects
- Negotiate and acquire right of way easements and other occupancy permits from private public and corporate entities
- Manage activities of real estate contractors assigned to projects
- Oversee general real estate and land management programs including land planning land acquisition leasing permitting purchasing and selling real estate
- Plan organize and manage resources associated with real estate projects
- Coordinate with internal team members external stakeholders land use planners local state and federal agencies on strategy and status of projects
- Negotiate the acquisition and disposal of real estate assets
- Negotiate and acquire linear occupancy permits (e.g. railroad permits)
- Coordinate land use planning and zoning associated with projects and Company real estate holdings
- Advise business units on real estate and permitting issues
- Provide negotiations valuation real estate expertise
- Research title information for internal and external customers
- Provide accurate and timely reporting of project activity and status
- Secure and maintain the project files and permanent records associated with these activities
- Frequent local travel up to 50%
- Perform individual lifts carry and manipulate equipment up to 25 pounds
- All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
- Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energys values mission and strategic business objectives
Am I right for this job Heres the success profile:
- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- Strong interpersonal communication skills including excellent oral and written communication proficiency
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Real Estate or related technical field or equivalent combination of training and experience preferred
- Professional designation from the International Right of Way Association or related certification preferred
- Have or be able to obtain a Montana Real Estate Brokers or Sales License
- Independent judgment and decision-making skills
- Must be able to work independently
- Understand basic engineering operation and design aspects of a variety of utility operations
- Ability to read engineering plans maps and descriptions of facilities
- Working knowledge of real estate law and local statutes and regulations
- Broad understanding of real estate contracts and transaction law
- Proficient negotiating training and expertise
- Basic understanding of the valuation process and be able to complete non-complex valuation assignments
- Must have a valid Drivers License and a clean driving record
Requisition #4761
Posting Dates: May 20 2025 through June 3 2025
Department/Division: Energy Supply
Employment Physical: Required
Drug Test: Required
Background Check: Required
Relocation Benefit: Negotiable
Telecommuting: Part-time Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy Service Territory
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin gender age disability veteran status genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process please contact the Human Resources department at 1- or at .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority