Description
At ATC, we power possibilities. Every transmission line, substation expansion, renewable energy connection, and grid modernization project begins with securing the right property rights, partnerships, and stakeholder alignment. That is where our Real Estate team comes in.
We're looking for an experienced and people-focused Manager Real Estate to lead a talented team responsible for acquiring, managing, and protecting the real estate and right-of-way assets that support ATC's mission. In this role, you'll help shape the future of energy infrastructure while leading a team that works at the intersection of property rights, stakeholder engagement, project delivery, and strategic business initiatives.
This is not a traditional real estate management position. You will play a critical leadership role supporting infrastructure projects that strengthen energy reliability, enable economic growth, support renewable energy development, and serve communities across our region.
What You'll Do
Lead & Develop a High-Performing Team
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop real estate professionals and contracted resources
Foster a collaborative, process-focused, high-performing culture
Support organizational growth and lead continuous improvement efforts
Help guide the team through changing business needs and emerging priorities
Drive Real Estate & Right-of-Way Strategy
Oversee acquisition and management of ATC real estate and right-of-way assets
Develop strategies that support transmission construction, maintenance, and operational initiatives
Partner with internal business units to identify and deliver real estate solutions
Support long-range planning and strategic business initiatives
Build Strong Partnerships
Collaborate closely with legal, project management, engineering, environmental, regulatory, and external affairs teams
Maintain productive relationships with government agencies, utilities, landowners, consultants, and community stakeholders
Represent real estate initiatives with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
Serve as a trusted advisor on property-related matters across the organization
Lead Through Influence
Negotiate and oversee contracts and agreements for real estate and right-of-way services
Establish policies, standards, and best practices
Guide complex property acquisition and management activities
Ensure successful execution of project-related real estate activities and reporting
Ensure Operational Excellence
Oversee compliance with regulatory, legal, and company requirements
Support budget planning, resource management, and performance tracking
Leverage technology, data, and process improvements to strengthen business outcomes
Promote safety, accountability, and operational effectiveness across the team
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Land Use Planning, Management, or a related field
Progressive experience in real estate, right-of-way, infrastructure, or related industries
Experience leading teams and developing talent
Experience working in utility, infrastructure, regulatory, or public-sector environments is highly valued
Most importantly, you’ll bring
Proven people leadership, strategic thinking, relationship-building skills, strong negotiation and stakeholder management capability, and the ability to balance competing priorities while leading through complexity.
Why ATC?
When you join ATC, you're joining an organization committed to powering communities, enabling economic growth, and advancing the energy grid of the future.
Lead work that directly impacts critical energy infrastructure
Develop and mentor a talented team of professionals
Influence strategic decisions across the organization
Build meaningful partnerships with stakeholders throughout our region
Contribute to projects that support reliability, resiliency, and the energy transition
