Director, Real Estate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and develop a team of real estate professionals. Foster collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to increase real estate revenue and improve asset utilization across G&Ws railroads.
• Oversee high-volume processes including associated contracts and data.
• Ensure compliance and clarity in all property-related agreements in partnership with G&Ws legal team.
• Work directly with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to align real estate initiatives with company-wide priorities ensuring our property portfolio supports long-term growth and operational excellence. Build and refine processes to improve efficiency data management and decision-making across the real estate function.
• Lead negotiations for high-profile leases licenses acquisitions and property sales. Ensure agreements support long-term business goals and operational needs.
• Take ownership of diverse projects often without a predefined roadmap. Apply sound judgment and creative problem-solving to move initiatives forward.
• Leads the real estate budgeting process
• Travels to company sites as needed
• Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned
  
  

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• At least seven years of real estate background and property management experience with a concentration in right-of-way or corridor management preferred
• Knowledge of contracts and general understanding of title issues
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word Excel and Access
• Solid strategic analytical organizational and leadership skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to function and complete assignments in a multitasking environment

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field or an equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred

GENESEE &WYOMING BENEFITS AND CULTURE:

• Competitive compensation package and performance-based incentives
• Robust benefits including medical dental vision and 401(k)
• Inclusive safety-first culture with strong values
• Tuition assistance & scholarship programs
• Wellness incentives & telehealth access
• Supportive onboarding & career development opportunities

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

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. 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.

Required Experience:

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