Asset Manager
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Job Summary
CN is seeking an Asset Manager to join its Real Estate (Estate) team in Concord, ON. This role is responsible for the day-to-day administration and management of CN’s real estate portfolio across Central Canada.
The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of real estate contract law and industry practices, along with experience in a corporate real estate environment managing a large land portfolio or within a real estate law firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary contact with tenants
- Prepare real review, and negotiate real estate agreements, including leases and land sale contracts
- Administer the lease portfolio, including new, renewals, rent reviews, assignments, cancellations and environmental matters
- Review and Oversee land sale transactions, including review of site plans, surveys, titles, and encumbrances, and coordinate closings with legal counsel
- Complete all related data administration in Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) and the ability to generate system reports
- Provide financial analysis for contract renewals to maximize company free cash flow revenues and contributions
- Review and process all financial expenses related to the US Real Estate portfolio
Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment (hybrid schedule) with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role requires occasional travel (5%). Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines and handle pressure
Requirements
Experience
Real Estate
- Between 3 to 5 years of real estate contract management experience
Experience in a corporate real estate environment with a significant land portfolio or real estate law firm*
- Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Competencies
- Solves problems to create value
- Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborates with others and shares information
. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills
. High attention to detail with a strong commitment to data integrity
Technical Skills/Knowledge
- Ability to multitask and handle competing priorities
- Establish relations at various levels of internal and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of real estate contract law, practices and transportation regulations
- Knowledge of SAP, MapGuide (GIS), Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business Administration or related experience
About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.
About CN
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at [email protected].
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