Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The role of Manager Real Estate US is accountable for a team of real estate professionals who manage CPKC's property holdings. Their primary mandate is managing the land upon which the company's core business operates, responding to issues, concerns and queries from a variety of stakeholders. Their secondary mandate is optimizing unutilized CPKC land assets through monetization.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manages and directs group to deliver annual sales and leasing revenue plan, ensuring FMV and maximum returns on assets based on Across the Fence and HBU methodologies.
• Directly participates in all major negotiations for transactions to ensure highest returns, minimal environmental exposure through legal indemnification and remediation plans, minimizing liability to the company
• Prepares annual and multi-year sales and leasing plans, as well as, periodic forecasts relative to regional revenue targets
• Identifies and assesses non-surplus, underutilized properties recommending appropriate action to maximize return on investment, including initiating and managing the surplus declaration process through Operations, Engineering, Sales and Network Capacity and Infrastructure groups, among others, securing senior management approval for surplus.
• Formulates disposition strategies and implements to conclusion. Leads a team of in-house and external professional disciplines (legal, environmental, engineering, surveyors, appraisers) to implement strategies, subdivision, redevelopment and rezoning as required.
• Undertakes property management of sites with Facilities, pending sale, leasing, development or demolition to minimize liability. Manages the physical project development of selected major sites, including coordination of remediation, redevelopment, capital appropriation, selection of consultants and contractors where required.
• Provides real estate expertise, market information and guidance to departments e.g. Engineering, Network Capacity and Infrastructure, Marketing and Sales, Environmental Services, Public and Governmental Affairs, Legal and Regulatory groups.
• Devises and participates in public consultation and communication processes for select projects as well as internal committees and external meetings as required.
• Directs activities required to process approval and documentation of utility and private crossing applications ensuring operations and engineering standards are met.
• Maintains working knowledge of legal, legislative and regulatory controls at federal, provincial and municipal jurisdictions governing all aspects of real estate, land use planning, transportation and railway rights of way.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or similar filed required;
• Advanced degree (JD, MS, MBA, etc) desired;
• 5+ years' experience in corporate real estate, real estate development, and contract negotiations;
• 2 years' experience leading team to achieve revenue target;
• Demonstrated understanding of urban and rural real estate markets and corridor valuation methodology across North America;
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with legal team;
• Demonstrated ability to perform risk assessments in a corporate setting;
• Indigenous Relations experience an asset;
• Experience using GIS and SAP.

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with national presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Drug Test Elements:

CPKC is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. New hires may be required to undergo a drug screen. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping CPKC safe and drug free.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check
• Reference check
• Driver's License verification and/or last 3 years of driving history if a requirement of the position
• Background checks that may included 7 years of employment history and Social Security number verification

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

For our US applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities . For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

With Job Requisition Fields

• Req ID: 102842
• Department: Strategic Planning
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Kansas City, Missouri
• Country: United States
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Compensation Rate:
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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