Asset Manager
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
