EV Real Estate Contract Administrator

Entity:

Customers & Products

Job Family Group:

Business Support Group

Job Description:

As bp transitions to an integrated energy company, we must adapt to a changing world and maintain competitive performance. bp’s customers & products (C&P) business area is setting up a business and technology centre (BTC) in Pune, India. This will support the delivery of an enhanced customer experience and drive innovation by building global capabilities at scale, demonstrating technology, and developing deep expertise. The BTC will be a core and connected part of our business, bringing together colleagues who report into their respective part of C&P, working together with other functions across bp. This is an exciting time to join bp and the customers & products BTC.

Want to be part of something Electrifying? bp pulse is one of the fastest growing EV charging networks globally, and we need YOU to help us on our adventure to get to an Electric Future and become NetZero. We’re looking to meet the growing global demand for safe, sustainable, and affordable energy. We aim to deliver the fastest, most convenient network of EV charging points worldwide. To do this, we need to rapidly grow our fantastic team and we’re searching for passionate and curious individuals to join our team to help the world.

As the Real Estate Contract Administrator, you will play a critical role in supporting the rapid growth of our EV charging network through the acquisition and development of new-to-industry (NTI) hub sites and any applicable incentive. You will work closely with transaction managers, legal counsel, landlords, and property owners to prepare lease and land contract exhibits, track critical dates, and ensure all legal obligations are met. Your responsibilities will include reviewing land surveys and resolving title exceptions, coordinating environmental testing and baseline reporting, managing land closings and possession transfers, overseeing security deposits, counter party due diligence and setting up rent payments in SAP. This role is essential to keeping projects on track and ensuring contractual compliance across all development and contracting activities.

Shift timings – 6.00 PM to 3.00 AM IST (US timezone)

Outcomes and Accountabilities

• Acts as department liaison with Corporate Legal and Outside Counsel, participating in bi-weekly updates with transaction managers and assisting with assembly of lease exhibits.
• Manages critical dates for due diligence and planning approvals to assure action is taken to avoid defaults, or waiver of contingencies.
• Maintains weekly reporting of upcoming deadlines or expirations of critical dates.
• Coordinates exchange of due diligence documents with Landlords in accordance with leases or purchase agreements,
• Coordinates completion of SNDAs, Rent Commencement Agreements, and the filing of lease memorandum
• Coordinates legal notices as required by the terms of the leases.
• Arranges for payments of security deposits, and sets up rent payment obligations upon term commencement.
• Sets up purchase requisitions with preferred suppliers for site feasibility and due diligence, i.e., engineers, surveyors, environmental, and brokers.
• Manages approvals of goods received and payment of invoices

Experience and Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience
• 5-8 years of commercial real estate experience with a corporate real estate department, real estate developer, or law firm
• Familiar with terms of real estate leases or contracts, and general forms of legal documentation, i.e. SNDAs and Lease Memoranda
• Technically proficient with account management systems such as SAP, Saleforce.com and SiteTracker
• Critical eye for detail and proactive in taking action on critical dates
• Strong communicator and comfortable in a fast-paced environment working with colleagues in remote geographies
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs:  Word, Excel, and Power Point

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Authentic Leadership, Authentic Leadership, Building services and standards, Building sustainability, Collaboration, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Crisis and emergency response management, Customer centric thinking, Customer experience, Data Analysis, Design Thinking, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Financial Analysis, Incident investigation and learning, incident investigation and response, Incident Management, Influencing, Lease Administration, Lease Management, Lease Restructuring {+ 18 more}

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.