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Director Real Estate & Land Management

Vistra


Job Location:

Irving, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 21 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

Responsible for the strategic management optimization and stewardship of the companys 275000 acre geographically diverse real estate portfolio across power generation mining and development assets.
Lead land operations portfolio strategy and long-term value creation initiatives while ensuring operational compliance and risk mitigation.
Develop and execute strategies to maximize portfolio value mitigate risk and support enterprise objectives through scalable processes technology solutions and organizational best practices.
Ensure operational excellence through effective management of land agreements compliance obligations and third-party/landowner relationships including governmental agencies oil & gas companies tenants and other third parties.
Provide support and development opportunities to direct reports.
Serve as a strategic advisor on land-related matters including acquisitions dispositions leasing and portfolio optimization opportunities.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Develop and execute the companys real estate portfolio strategy including optimization monetization and long-term stewardship initiatives
Lead land operations activities including lease administration contractual compliance landowner relations and operational issue resolution
Identify and evaluate opportunities for portfolio value creation including acquisitions dispositions leasing agricultural licensing and mineral leasing
Develop and implement scalable processes controls and performance metrics to improve organizational effectiveness and reduce risk
Lead and develop a high-performing team while fostering collaboration across business functions
Represent Vistra in third party negotiations including landowners leaseholders governmental agencies tenants and other stakeholders

Education Experience & Skill Requirements

10 years relevant experience (land management real estate asset management energy infrastructure mining oil & gas or related industries) with 3 years leading direct report(s) required
Certified Professional Landman (CPL) designation and/or Texas Real Estate Sales or Brokers License is preferred
Significant experience in land operations including lease administration contractual obligations landowner relations and operational risk management
Knowledge of land mineral and oil and gas profession practices procedures documents appraisal techniques and familiarity with governmental agency rules and regulations
Advanced Microsoft office capabilities (Teams Sharepoint Outlook PowerPoint Word Excel)
Demonstrated leadership collaboration negotiation communication and people management skills
Strong business analytical and financial acumen with the ability to translate complex information into actionable recommendations

Key Metrics

Portfolio value creation initiatives identified and executed
Lease compliance payment accuracy and renewal performance
Landowner satisfaction and resolution of operational issues
Collaborate and communicate with key stakeholders and other internal business functions including but not limited to site management Mining Legal Tax teams
Meet or exceed all annual business objectives (i.e. land sales surface waiver etc.)
Meet or beat required timing of acquisitions and other negotiation timelines (i.e. road closure & vacates facilities relocations etc.).
Meet or exceed annual revenue goals for sales Oil & Gas revenue that typically exceed $5M and expenditure limits for Capital and O&M Expenditures that exceed $10M per year
Delivery of process improvement and technology enhancement initiatives
Employee engagement team development and succession readiness

Job Family

Facilities

Company

Luminant Mining Company LLC

Locations

Irving Texas

Texas
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Required Experience:

Director