Real Estate Manager

*CAREER OPPORTUNITY* Caddo Sustainable Timberlands (Caddo) has an opportunity for a Real Estate Manager to be located in Lufkin, Texas.
This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position reporting to the Senior Vice President, Business Development.
*COMPANY OVERVIEW* Caddo owns approximately 890,000 acres of timberlands in Texas and Louisiana and its’ mission is to generate superior financial returns and social impact through sustainable forest management and environmental stewardship.
The quality, size, and legacy of the timberlands provide excellent exposure to timber, real estate, conservation, oil and gas, and other business markets that drive Caddo value now and into the future.
*POSITION DESCRIPTION* The successful candidate will help build, lead and execute a best-in-class timberland real estate program focused on driving investor return, improving the quality of residual timberlands, and diversifying the overall asset portfolio.
The position will collaborate with the executive management team, timberland management staff, and external stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and capitalize on real estate opportunities across the approximately portfolio.
*RESPONSIBILITIES* * Favorably positioning Caddo real estate program in the regional market through networking, marketing, research, and fostering of productive relationships * Identification, valuation, and marketing of real estate sales * Evaluation, analysis, and negotiation of unsolicited real estate offers * Engagement and coordination of a broker network to market and facilitate real estate sales * Engagement and coordination of surveyors, attorneys, title companies, and other parties to facilitate the real estate sale closing process * Driving the entitlement process for Caddo real estate development projects * Development, review, and execution of purchase and sale agreements * Collaboration with operations personnel to evaluate positive and negative impacts of real estate opportunities on timberland operations * Networking with regional stakeholders to communicate and drive interest in Caddo real estate projects * Monitoring and reporting of all phases of the real estate transaction pipeline * Active engagement in Caddo’s environmental, social, and governance program *QUALIFICATIONS* * Bachelor’s Degree in real estate, forestry or related field * Ten years of relevant industry experience * Current Texas and Louisiana real estate license or ability to obtain the licenses within two years following hire * Organization and personnel leadership experience and skill * Knowledge of purchase and sale agreements, land deeds, title search process, easements, and contract law * Strong knowledge of commercial, residential, and rural/recreational real estate transactions * Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills * Proven negotiation and networking skills * Ability to rapidly research and obtain knowledge relating to real estate opportunities * Demonstrated project management, critical thinking, business acumen, and entrepreneurial skills * Strong technical and analytical aptitude * Strong commitment to stewardship, sustainability, and ESG principles Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,000.
00 - $90,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person