Ranch Manager Jobs in Renton, WA (NOW HIRING)

We are open to candidates located within reasonable commuting distance of Kalispell, MT; Klamath Falls, OR; or Shelton, WA.

Who You Are
You understand that timberland is more than acreage on a map. You can evaluate a property's value, identify its highest and best use, and see opportunities that align with both market demand and long-term business objectives.

You have experience with rural land transactions, whether in timberland, agricultural, ranch, recreational, development, or other large-acreage properties. You're comfortable analyzing financial returns, navigating due diligence, coordinating with brokers and landowners, and managing transactions from initial evaluation through closing.

You enjoy building relationships and have the communication skills to work effectively with landowners, brokers, developers, attorneys, and internal stakeholders. You're equally comfortable reviewing a financial model, discussing strategy with company leadership, or spending a day in the field evaluating a property.

Most importantly, you're a self-starter who can manage multiple projects, exercise sound judgment, and move opportunities forward in a thoughtful and organized way.

What the Job Is
The Real Property Project Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating, marketing, and selling Green Diamond properties designated for disposition, primarily in Montana and Oregon, while also supporting opportunities across our Northwest Timberlands. The role plays a key part in maximizing the value of the company's land assets through strategic dispositions, high and better use projects, and targeted timberland acquisitions.

Working closely with operations, legal, finance, and land management teams, you'll lead projects from opportunity identification through closing, balancing financial analysis, relationship management, due diligence, and transaction execution.

Who You'll Work With
The Land & Property team serves as the bridge between Green Diamond's timberland operations and the real estate market. The group manages land transactions, property acquisitions and dispositions, easements, rights-of-way, and other projects that support the company's business goals.
The team works closely with foresters, operations staff, legal counsel, and finance professionals, creating a highly collaborative environment where no two projects are exactly alike. Success in the department comes from balancing strong analytical skills with practical problem-solving, relationship-building, and a willingness to navigate complex land ownership and transaction challenges.

What You'll Do

• Identify and evaluate High and Better Use (HBU) opportunities across Green Diamond's timberland portfolio.
• Analyze market trends, zoning regulations, development potential, and comparable sales to determine property value and strategic opportunities.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support property disposition and acquisition decisions.
• Collaborate with forestry, operations, finance, legal, and land management teams to align projects with company objectives.
• Lead due diligence activities including title review, environmental assessments, regulatory considerations, and entitlement evaluation.
• Manage the marketing and sale of properties designated for disposition.
• Coordinate with brokers and maintain a strong network of industry relationships to identify opportunities and maximize transaction success.
• Negotiate transaction terms with buyers, sellers, developers, and business partners.
• Oversee real estate transactions from initial evaluation through closing.
• Monitor real estate and timberland market conditions to identify emerging opportunities and inform strategic decision-making.
• Identify and evaluate timberland acquisition opportunities that support Green Diamond's long-term objectives.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Forestry, or a related field.
• Three to five years of experience sourcing, valuing, and managing rural real estate transactions.
• Knowledge of real estate valuation methods, appraisal principles, and discounted cash flow analysis.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including advanced Excel capabilities.
• Experience with GIS applications, including ArcGIS.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Commitment to personal safety and the safety of others.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the region.

Compensation

Annual Salary Range: $92,300 - $138,500 per year. The pay range listed is just one component of Green Diamond's total compensation package. Other rewards include eligibility to receive a company-wide annual financial performance bonus, and the opportunity to receive an individual performance-based bonus, candidate referral bonuses, and spot bonuses.

Green Diamond offers generous benefits including medical/vision, dental, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with match and profit sharing, and an employee assistance program. Reimbursements for work related safety equipment, and wellness. Paid time off includes nine designated and up to two floating (personal) holidays, minimum ten days' vacation (or per policy based on experience), ten days sick leave, 30 days parental leave, up to five days bereavement, jury duty, one volunteer day, and five days family care. Cell phone reimbursement and company vehicle for business use. More benefits information can be found at GreenDiamond.com.

Who Green Diamond is

We grow and nurture forests, a renewable resource to build homes, schools, and household necessities, harnessing carbon every single day we operate. We are a family-owned company that is guided by our values of environmental stewardship and supporting our local communities. We do what is right, even when it is the harder path to follow. We focus on the health and safety of our people first - by taking care of all our resources, we plan to be here for another 130 years.