Land Manager Consultant

Tech Providers,; Jackson (MI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Land Management Consultant to oversee the management and preservation of company-owned properties. This remote role, available to Michigan residents, involves collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring effective communication with landowners. You will support real estate operations, manage legal documents, and negotiate agreements to protect the company's interests. If you have a background in real estate and a passion for land management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in real estate, land use, or land management.
• Solid understanding of property rights and easement documents.

Responsibilities

• Support real estate operations and manage property-related issues.
• Negotiate real estate agreements while protecting company interests.

Skills

Real Estate Management

Property Rights Understanding

Customer Service Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Land Manager Consultant

Employment Type:Contract through April 30, 2026 (High potential for extension)

Location:Remote (This is a remote position for Michigan residents only. Candidates should be available to report to a nearby service center periodically for system updates and attend monthly department meetings in Royal Oak.)

About the Role:

CMS Energy is seeking a highly motivatedLand Management Consultantto support the management and preservation of company-owned properties and easement rights. This role is essential to managing land-related activities across CMS Energy’s real estate portfolio and ensuring seamless coordination with stakeholders, landowners, and third parties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support general real estate operations, including research, interpretation of property rights, and resolution of property-related issues.
• Regularly communicate and collaborate with internal teams, landowners, and third parties.
• Review, draft, and manage legal documents related to asset and land management, including licenses and maintenance agreements.
• Negotiate terms and conditions for real estate agreements while protecting CMS Energy’s interests.
• Respond to external customer inquiries and complaints, including those from adjacent landowners, ensuring timely and professional resolution.
• Support requests for use, encroachments, and allowances on CMS Energy fee-owned properties and easements.
• Partner with ITC on matters involving shared easement rights, particularly within electric transmission corridors.
• Assist with the management of third-party uses and easement processes on CMS-owned land.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in real estate, land use, or land management.
• Solid understanding of property rights, easement documents, and real estate practices.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to handle complex or sensitive conversations.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in handling and interpreting real estate contracts and legal documentation.
• Not seeking a title specialist – broader real estate and land use experience preferred.