Asset Manager

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

CN is seeking an Asset Manager for its Real Estate Department. This position, located in Homewood, IL, is responsible for the day to day administration of the real estate portfolio for the US

Main Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact with tenants in the US

• Prepare real estate legal contract documentation for leases and sales

• Administer the lease portfolio, including new, renewals, rent reviews, assignments, cancellations and environmental

• Review site plans, encumbrances, surveys and titles as well as coordinate land sale closings with lawyers

• Complete all related data administration in Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) and the ability to generate system reports

• Provide financial analysis for contract renewals to maximize company free cash flow revenues and contributions

• Review and process all financial expenses related to the US Real Estate portfolio

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role requires occasional travel (5%) in the US. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress

Requirements

Experience

Real Estate

• Between 3 to 5 years of real estate contract management experience

Experience in a corporate real estate environment with a significant land portfolio or real estate law firm*

• Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business Administration or related experience

Competencies

• Solves problems to create value

• Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

• Demonstrates agility under tight deadlines

• Collaborates with others and shares information

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to multitask and handle competing priorities

• Establish relations at various levels of internal and external stakeholders

• Knowledge of real estate contract law, practices and transportation regulations

• Knowledge of SAP, MapGuide (GIS), Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

• Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.