Real Estate Project Manager III - Right of Way

Department of Enterprise Assets Management

Real Estate Project Manager III - Right of Way

Posting Expires: Open Until Filled

Salary Range: $80,594 -  $93,000 annually

General Description and Classification Standards: 

Conducts project planning, acquisition, disposition and property management of General Fund real estate assets of the City.  Participates in redevelopment projects, orders and reviews appraisals, manages leasing, asset management, and pre-construction development activities, while meeting the City's public policy objectives.

This position reports to the Director/Assistant Director of the Real Estate Division within the Department of Enterprise Asset Management.

Supervision Received: 

As a senior property management professional for the City, direction received is general, focusing on deliverables, and collaborative in nature.  Real Estate Project Manager III plans work and project agendas to support the Administration's initiatives.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  May perform other duties as assigned.

• Develops and executes real estate strategies; monitors implementation, and guides project teams as needed to achieve objectives within City policies.
• Leads property management for the City; responsible for portfolio analysis and project management, including property acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing (revenue and expense).
• Ensures Division's compliance with laws and regulations pertaining to property management, acquisition, and disposition.
• Maximizes return on investment through the analysis of property efficiencies, identification of improvement opportunities, and the timely sale of surplus properties.
• Develops and distributes periodic asset management and real property inventory reports to senior leadership.
• Manages diverse relationships throughout City government and the community, including relationships with appointed officials, department directors, non-profit organization executives, landlords, tenants, and the public at-large. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully.  It is not an exhaustive list.

Knowledge of:  

• Laws, regulations, principles, and practices pertaining to real estate development, property management, municipal property acquisition and dispositions
• Residential and commercial appraisals
• Local, federal, and state environmental regulations and processes
• Principles/practices pertaining to design, contract, and construction management of proposed buildings and civil projects.
• Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint )
• Strong project management, organization, and analytical skills
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Ability to:

• Establish project goals and objectives
•  Read and interpret surveys, maps, engineering drawings and plans of proposed buildings and civil projects
• Analyze complex materials and provide reports that are concise yet comprehensive
• Identify and analyze problems to develop alternatives and recommend solutions
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with all levels of management, the general public, and governmental officials
• Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines on multiples projects simultaneously
• Display high standards of ethical conduct

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate. 
• Seven (7) years of experience in Marketing/Management of real estate assets, property appraisal, right-of-way acquisition/disposition, and commercial development with increasing responsibility, at least four (4) years of which must be in local, state or federal government service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Planning, Architecture, Business Administration, or related discipline.  Specialized training in one or more real estate disciplines.

Licensures and Certifications Preferred

• Valid Georgia's driver's license required.
• Georgia Real Estate Agent/Broker's License.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment  Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully.  Typical environmental conditions associated with the job.

Lifting Requirements:   

Sedentary Work:  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.