🚀 Director, Real Estate

Overview

Director, Real Estate — Genesee & Wyoming Inc.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of real estate professionals. Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to increase real estate revenue and improve asset utilization across G&W’s railroads.
• Oversee high-volume processes, including associated contracts and data.
• Ensure compliance and clarity in all property-related agreements in partnership with G&W’s legal team.
• Work directly with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to align real estate initiatives with company-wide priorities, ensuring our property portfolio supports long-term growth and operational excellence. Build and refine processes to improve efficiency, data management, and decision-making across the real estate function.
• Lead negotiations for high-profile leases, licenses, acquisitions, and property sales. Ensure agreements support long-term business goals and operational needs.
• Take ownership of diverse projects, often without a predefined roadmap. Apply sound judgment and creative problem-solving to move initiatives forward.
• Lead the real estate budgeting process.
• Travel to company sites as needed.
• Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills And/Or Experience

• At least seven years of real estate background and property management experience, with a concentration in right-of-way or corridor management preferred
• Knowledge of contracts and general understanding of title issues
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
• Solid strategic, analytical, organizational, and leadership skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to function and complete assignments in a multitasking environment

Required Education And/Or Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred

Genesee & Wyoming Benefits And Culture

• Competitive compensation package and performance-based incentives
• Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Inclusive, safety-first culture with strong values
• Tuition assistance & scholarship programs
• Wellness incentives & telehealth access
• Supportive onboarding & career development opportunities

EEO Statement

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting. Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Sales and Management

Industries: Rail Transportation