Real Estate Specialist

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We are seeking a Real Estate Specialist within our Real Estate Procurement team located at our Global Headquarters in Allentown, PA or office location in Houston, TX!

This position is responsible for carrying out a variety of tasks related to the acquisition, management and divestiture of Real Estate in the Americas Region. The work of the Real Estate Specialist has a broad range of involvement across the life span of a developed property, from business idea conception to final disposition. Duties include commercial leasing and build out of office space, leasing of industrial properties, purchase of Real Estate to support various business functions, and sale of properties deemed to be surplus.

Role and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for carrying out a variety of tasks related to the acquisition, management and divestiture of Real Estate in the Americas Region. The work of the Real Estate Specialist has a broad range of involvement across the life span of a developed property, from business idea conception to final disposition. Duties include commercial leasing and build out of office space, leasing of industrial properties, purchase of Real Estate to support various business functions, and sale of properties deemed to be surplus.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Develop and foster sound internal client relationships by coordinating the anticipated Real Estate and right of way requirements for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Conduct negotiations for the acquisition of Real Estate interests, including land, facilities, rights-of-way.
• Prepare internal approval documents in compliance with corporate policies and procedures for all Real Estate transactions.
• Prepare all necessary legal documents for review by the Law Group and other appropriate departments.
• Engage, direct and manage outside brokers, land surveyors, title abstractors, right-of-way agents and other professionals whose services are normally used in connection with Real Estate transactions, and work with outside legal counsel in conjunction with the Law Group.
• Ensure, in conjunction with the Americas EH&S group, that environmental site assessments are performed to identify and address potential property risks prior to performing any primary Real Estate transactions.
• Take an active role in the electronic records management of the Company’s Real Estate holdings, ensuring that accurate documentation of the Real Estate records is complete. As needed, update Real Estate data and files in support of the entire team.

Competencies required to be successful:

• Ability to concurrently plan, organize and handle multiple work assignments / projects.
• Effectively evaluate, direct and implement project priorities with project team members.
• Demonstrate both internal and external negotiating skills to successfully complete required agreements.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Required skills and abilities:

• A bachelor’s degree and at least five years of related work experience in a Real Estate (preferred) finance, engineering and/or similar business function.
• Experience in commercial matters, dealing with legal contracts is a plus.
• Experience in acquiring right of way is a plus.

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, retirement plans/401(k), and sick time. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

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