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Real Estate Development Specialist

City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244

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Base pay range $92,478.00/yr - $112,137.00/yr

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Top 100 DEI LeaderLeadership development professional, passionate about helping companies create environments where all employees can bring their… Advancing economic and housing development goals, the Real Estate Development Specialist and Real Estate Development Specialist‑Senior coordinate and manage complex real estate acquisition and disposition projects involving City-owned land and buildings. The Department of City Development has two openings for experienced real estate professionals. There are two titles for which we are currently accepting applications:

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

Essential Functions

Real Estate Acquisition, Disposition, and Development

Manage real estate disposition projects, including analyzing commercial, industrial, and vacant lot real estate acquired through tax foreclosure or by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (RACM).

Inspect properties inside and outside in all neighborhoods of the City.

Price properties for sale; research properties before sale. Manage the marketing of properties through multiple listing services, review offers to purchase, evaluate proposals, and complete buyer background assessments.

Manage the real estate closing process with buyers, including preparing closing statements and transaction documents, attending or performing closings, and preparing and recording deeds with the Milwaukee County Register of Deeds.

Manage the disposition of surplus Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), Milwaukee Public Library (MPL), and other municipal properties by creating requests for proposals, preparing marketing materials and correspondence, and coordinating with City officials and staff.

Coordinate and execute work with other governmental agencies to achieve the acquisition of privately-owned property (eminent domain).

Attend public meetings on behalf of the DCD regarding relevant projects. Present files and sales to the Common Council and other relevant boards, such as the City Plan Commission, for approval.

Project Management

Lead coordination within the Department of City Development (DCD) and in collaboration with other City departments on real estate functions, including obtaining street/alley dedications, coordinating proposal review and closings to align with concurrent planning, zoning, and incentive reviews, and combination/division of land.

Work with stakeholders to review easements, present easements to the Common Council for approval, execute documents for projects involving City real estate, record easements, and distribute recorded copies to various City departments.

Property and Tenant Management

Prepare tenant relocation plans in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Establish tenant eligibility, provide technical advice, and compute financial benefits for residents and businesses displaced by actions of the City in the furtherance of blight elimination and revitalization objectives.

Act as a relocation consultant, providing advice to displaced persons and entities providing relocation benefits.

Develop and maintain partnerships with existing area businesses, residents and non-profit organizations to advance real estate initiatives.

Assist with applying for and managing grants to support industrial area redevelopment and economic development initiatives.

Coordinate with public and private partners on issues related to job creation, freight movement needs, and infrastructure improvements to support economic development initiatives within the City’s manufacturing and industrial areas.

Project Management

Coordinate and manage consultant and construction contracts within industrial and brownfield areas, including the planning and development of necessary infrastructure improvements on land.

Negotiate agreements with public and private sector partners. Coordinate required public approvals for infrastructure and development activities, and coordinate with stakeholders.

Serve as project manager, coordinating economic development and real estate-related activities at large-scale sites owned by the City of Milwaukee and RACM.

Facilitate real estate transactions, providing technical assistance to developers, and coordinating with various City departments and other agencies to promote economic development, investment, brownfield cleanup, and job attraction and retention.

Property and Tenant Management

Serve as property manager and primary tenant point of contact for project areas.

Coordinate and manage consultant and construction contracts for facilities management of properties, buildings, and tenants.

Negotiate and draft license and lease agreements on City and RACM-owned commercial property.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Conditions of Employment

The Real Estate Development Specialist/Real Estate Development Specialist‑Senior must be willing and able to do the following:

Drive to and from properties throughout Milwaukee to perform field work.

Perform physical activities that require agility, including ascending or descending stairs or ramps; walking and standing, crawling, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, balancing, pushing and pulling.

Inspect properties with potentially hazardous environmental conditions, including mold, dust, asbestos, lead, and other hazards.

Work outdoors in all weather conditions (e.g., extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and snow).

Move and lift up to 20 pounds to move objects on occasion.

File a statement of economic interests in accordance with the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances Chapter 303-Code of Ethics.

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, construction management, urban planning, architecture or similar field from an accredited college or university.

Three years of professional experience in the acquisition and/or disposition of real estate or performing similar duties related to the position.

Valid driver’s license and the availability of a properly‑insured personal vehicle for use on the job at the time of appointment and throughout employment. Private automobile allowance may be paid pursuant to Section 350-183 of the Milwaukee Code.

Four years of professional experience in the acquisition and/or disposition of real estate, economic development, engineering project management, or performing similar duties related to the position.

Equivalent combinations of education and professional experience may also be considered.

NOTICE:

Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

Desirable Qualifications

Property appraisal experience.

Certification as Hazardous Material Manager or Environmental Hygienist.

State of Wisconsin Notary Public.

Department of Transportation (DOT) Relocation Specialist.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

Technical

Knowledge of real estate sales and marketing principles and techniques.

Knowledge of real estate, urban planning, architecture, and construction initiatives and principles.

Familiarity with commercial real estate processes including appraisals and broker price opinions, purchase and sale agreements, financial feasibility, easements, reading and interpreting title reports and closing statements, and federal and state relocation laws.

Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, codes, and regulations.

Knowledge of mapping, platting, and legal descriptions.

Communication and Interpersonal

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, City staff, developers, property owners, and the general public.

Customer service skills to ensure exceptional service is provided.

Effective written communication skills to create clear and concise business correspondence, develop marketing and community outreach materials, and prepare reports.

Verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people (property owners, developers, contractors, co-workers, and community organizations) in person, over the telephone, and in public settings.

The current salary range is $92,478 - $105,223 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $95,253 - $108,380.

The current salary range is $101,726 - $112,137 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $104,778 - $115,501.

Seniority level

Senior level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Administrative and Project Management

Government Administration

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Inferred benefits

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

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