Sr. Project Manager, Real Estate

Seattle, WA, United States

Forterra innovates and scales land-based solutions to address the climate crisis and support

equitable

,

green

and prosperous communities. Forterra envisions people and nature thriving together in a place where everyone belongs. Forterra

seeks

to contribute to improved community health and sustainability outcomes through how real estate is owned,

developed

and managed, including for communities who have been marginalized from ownership of land.

Summary

The Sr. Project Manager, Real Estate completes land transactions, including fee simple land and conservation easement acquisitions in Forterra’s broad work region in Washington state. In addition, they manage the land portfolio, performing tasks including oversight of annual easement and fee land monitoring, communicating with landowners and stakeholders,

identifyin

g

opportunities for management

improvement

s

and

taking action to develo

p

and execute plans to

optimiz

e

community, ecological and economic benefits based on property

objective

s

.

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities are

stated

in broad terms and are not intended to be a comprehensive listing.

It is expected that this position will be a high-level position that is independently able to set policy and exercise independent discretion regarding communication initiatives and strategic positions for Forterra.

Drafting and ongoing management of budgets, schedules,

scopes

of work and work agreements.

Negotiating with landowners to sign purchase and sale agreements,

identifying

community and conservation values that meet Forterra’s acquisition criteria, and preparing term sheets.

All phases of due diligence in cooperation with legal counsel, other staff,

agencies

and consultants

(e.g.,

ordering,

reviewing

and addressing issues raised in appraisals, surveys, title investigations, environmental and cultural reviews

)

.

Management Plan development and updates for entire land portfolio, focused on increased active management, land use adjustments, improvements to facilities and assignments as

appropriate

.

Portfolio-wide Baseline Documentation review and establishment of Current Conditions Reports as

appropriate

, development of regular landowner communications to engage with landowners, share options for improvements to land management activitie

s

and maximize options for revenue to Forterra

.

Management of demolitions, property cleanup, boundary marking, monitoring and other stewardship activities including development of Baseline Documentation and Violations Reports as required

.

Working with real estate team on property acquisition,

disposition

,

and management.

Drafting funding applications to secure grants and philanthropic support for project work.

Preparation of materials for use by other staff for communication to the Board and public and keeping Asana and project files updated and organized.

Attendance at periodic evening and weekend events,

hikes

and tours, including presentations to and interaction with donors, funders, and members of the public.

Attendance and participation at internal meetings.

Recordkeeping, time tracking, billing, and preparing reports for various parties.

Qualifications

6+ years of project management experience with

demonstrated

ability to plan and execute against a business plan to deliver

real estate

projects on time and on budget.

3+

years experience

with real estate transactions and management related to conservation easements, fee simple land acquisition, and land management.

Proficiency

in creating and managing budgets and schedules.

Experience successfully managing simultaneous complex projects.

Experience with negotiation and relationship building,

hiring

and managing contractors and consultants, and stakeholder engagement.

Excellent communication skills by phone,

email

and video call.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Strong work ethic, highly self-motivated and

demonstrated

self-initiative.

Ability to

identify

and manage risks.

Demonstrates a p

ositive

outlook, a

calm demeanor

, and a

sense of humor

when faced with difficulties.

Comfortable asking for help, self-awareness about knowledge and skill gaps

required

.

Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and Teams.

Knowledge and experience with Asana and ESRI software.

Demonstrated commitment to community service and/or environmental causes.

Experience working with BIPOC and economically marginalized communities

.

Knowledge of WA state geography

and

Land Trust Association Standards & Practices

.

Frequent travel to sites is

required

(approximately 25%

)

and

driving there will require a personal vehicle and a valid Drivers’ License;

able

to navigate to and around varied terrain, on properties that may not have established roads or trails and may be steep and uneven

.

Forterra is based in the greater Seattle area and supports a hybrid work environment. We allow primarily remote work, with some in-person meetings

required

. Candidates must successfully pass a background check, show proof of authorization to work in the United States, and

reside

in Washington state prior to employment. We are not able to sponsor applicants

requiring

work visas.

Don’t

meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that certain minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Forterra, we are dedicated to building a diverse,

inclusive

and authentic workplace. If

you’re

excited about this role but your

past experience

doesn’t

align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or for other roles in the future.

Benefits: Our investment in caring for our employees and their families is a key part of our values and culture at Forterra. We are pleased to provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes your total wellness through health care, pre-tax benefits, work-life balance, and financial security.

Forterra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws,

regulations

and ordinances.

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