Manager, Real Estate, Capital Project Support

Under the general direction of the Director of Real Estate & Property Development, this position is responsible for managing real estate activities necessary to support the capital infrastructure projects of SamTrans, Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), and San Mateo County Transportation Authority (Agencies), including overseeing all aspects of the Agencies’ right of way appraisals, acquisition, relocation, and activities. 

Essential Functions & Duties

Examples of Essential Functions:

• Manages the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Agencies’ real estateoperations in support of Agencies’ capital infrastructure projects, helping to deliver projects on-time and on-budget

• Manages all aspects of the Real Estate Departments capital project support, including developing schedules in conjunction with project managers, ordering appraisals, making offers, and acquisition and relocation of real and personal property

• May manage Real Estate Department staff, seconded staff, and consultants
• Ensures that all acquisition and relocation activities are conducted in conformance with the Uniform Relocation Act and all relevant federal and state requirements
• Coordinates with the District Surveyor to help ensure all pre-acquisition survey/base map/appraisal maps are in place for the acquisition phase of the projects
• Ensures proper documentation is included in real estate files, as required to meet State and Federal requirements
• Communicates with internal and external project stakeholders in support of capital projects programs through presentations, letters, emails and information verbal communication
• Oversees legal efforts in support of real estate activities and eminent domain actions
• Conducts necessary property ownership research
• Prepares and manages contracting documents for the Real Estate department to utilize various on-call contracts, this may include working with Procurement and Contracts for RFP, RFQ, and work directive preparation for various projects 
• Ensures EEO policies and procedures are followed

Examples of Duties:

• Works with the Director and Real Estate Department staff to collaboratively prioritize and manage work performed for each agency

• Prepares and presents project progress reports
• Prepares and presents staff reports and presentations for Board meetings
• Represents agency at intergovernmental and private sector meetings
• Works closely with community members, neighborhood councils, business, property owners, neighborhood groups and various public/private organizations
• Oversees the issuance of Right-of-Way Certifications in support of the Agencies’ construction contracts.
• Conducts/direct appraisals, setting just compensation, acquisition, negotiations, relocation assistance, and closing on properties
• Performs and oversees detailed research for title issues including interpreting real estate documents
• Assists with determining/designating surplus property by the Surplus Land Act for acquisition, disposition, or development of agencies’ real property
• Confers with Director of Real Estate & Property Development, District management, and Board of Directors on major real property acquisition and utility relocation activities
• Advises on critical path activities related to right-of-way, licensing, leasing, and project planning and execution, and condemnation
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervision:  Works under the General Direction of the Director of Real Estate & Property Development, who establishes goals, objectives, and evaluates performance.

The selection process may include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions.  Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.      

How to Apply

• Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. of the listed closing date.  Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.  It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that applications are completed with all relevant information (experience, education, certifications, licenses, references and/or other information). 

• The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.  If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.   

• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.  We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. 

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree,work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will beaccepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limitedto:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Five (5) years full-time progressively responsible real estate and/or capital project experience
• Two (2) years in a project lead or supervisory role

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree

• Five (5) years full-time progressively responsible public agency real estate experience acquiring,appraising, relocating tenants from and/or managing properties for public use pursuant to State andFederal regulations
• Project management skills
• Must be highly skilled in preparing formal written reports and presentations to various groups
• Knowledge of GIS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

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