Director, Real Estate

Enel North America Inc.
life insurance, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Kansas, Lenexa
Jan 05, 2025
Description and Requirements Who We Are Enel is a globally recognized leader in sustainable energy and is consistently named one of Fortune Magazine's "Companies that are Changing the World." It is also one of the largest and most trusted energy companies in the world, serving around 70 million customers in more than 30 countries across 5 continents. The Enel Group vision is about Open Power. Open Power means opening energy access to more people; opening the world of energy to new technologies; opening new ways for people to manage energy; opening new uses of energy; and opening more partnerships. These are ambitious goals and we are pursuing them with the passion of more than 65,000 people whose brilliant work is based on our values of Responsibility, Innovation, Trust and Proactivity. At Enel North America, our businesses are leading the energy transition, creating the sustainable energy solutions of the future to help individuals, businesses and communities change energy into lasting value. The Opportunity: This position will work in a fast-paced environment to manage a team responsible for coordinating and managing real estate transactions necessary for project development, and all related tasks, including, but not limited to, producing real property agreements, ensuring compliance with real property agreements procuring title searches and title insurance, performing title curative and due diligence involved in acquiring, selling and financing real property assets, all associated with renewable energy. This position will be responsible for managing a team responsible for managing real property needs for all phases of project development. What You'll Do at Enel North America: Responsibilities, include, but not limited to: Managing real estate transactions necessary for project development, and all related tasks Participate on designated project teams and provide appropriate support, guidance, feedback, and resources commensurate with project status and strategy. Create and or maintain business relationships with title companies, surveyors, and government entities Research government (land) records and online databases to determine land interests Review and interpret legal descriptions Work closely with GIS Department in the creation of various project maps Review data submitted by development managers and real estate and title specialists Review/oversee review of trust, probate, and entity documents to determine execution authority Coordinate the drafting, review and execution of contracts and related documents, ensuring all contracts meet company and project requirements Input/oversee inputting data into agreement management system to monitor and record pertinent agreements and obligations Assist remote field agents with data and contract needs Support development managers with management of project real property acquisitions Identify, assist with, and manage required title curative and encroachment resolution Assist with real estate documents and reporting requirements during closing of a sale, purchase, or financing of a project Provide leadership of a team of specialists completing the above responsibilities for specific Projects Review title reports and supporting documents for property ownership and any encumbrances Who You Are: Map reading skills, including but not limited to, understanding legal descriptions and other real property descriptions and depictions, and proficiency in GIS systems Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively support and work well with people from different disciplines; Superior organizational skills and detail oriented to ensure accuracy and quality; Strong client-facing and internal communication skills; Adaptability and flexibility to manage deadline pressure, create action plans to meet specific project needs, and changes in project schedules and circumstances; Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines; Valid driver's license; Up to 20% of domestic travel and 5% of international travel. What You've Accomplished: Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited university; JD preferred Candidate should have a comprehensive understanding of contract preparation and compliance, title examinations, and real estate rules and customs. At least 2 years' experience managing a team responsible for managing real estate transactions and real property assets as necessary for project development; Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Suite of Tool, including but not limited to: Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility - If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact EnelApplication@enel.com. What Enel North America Offers You: Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance. Benefits are effective as of day one! Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include: 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 80% of the first 5% that you contribute up to set IRS limits. Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment. Paid leave programs The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders. The opportunity to work for one of the world's most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable. An employee's eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy. The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law. #LI-Onsite