Salary
$121,042.27 - $153,428.08 Annually
Location
Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type
Term-Ltd
Job Number
2026JM26451
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
FMD - Facilities Mgmt
Opening Date
02/24/2026
Closing Date
3/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
F3A : L117-P&T
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Summary
The Facilities Management Division (FMD) is actively recruiting a senior-level commercial real estate professional to manage a portion of King County's real property portfolio. Our ideal applicant will be proficient in all aspects of Commercial Real Estate including leasing, sales, acquisitions and easements.
This position is a two year term limited position.
This position is distinguished as the management-recognized expert, requiring minimal supervision to oversee complex, visible, and challenging real estate negotiations for critical real estate projects. This position involves collaboration with multiple business units within the county, including but not limited to; King County Client Agencies, Executive-Level Management, Capital Projects Section, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget, and King County Council.
This position commands acute expertise in the Commercial Real Estate industry. The desired candidate will lead all work with a client-focused lens, provide unparalleled service to all internal and external stakeholders.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE: As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures. We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
Click here to learn more about King County's commitment to Equity, Racial & Social Justice.
Job Duties
In order to be considered for this exciting opportunity, the successful candidate at minimum will demonstrate skill and ability to: Negotiate all manner of real estate contracts from beginning to end on behalf of King County. Develop schedules, budget, and scope requirements in coordination with other work units. Understand and be involved in the full construction process working closely with the assigned project manager or consultants to develop Tenant Improvement scopes and negotiations for lease agreements and work letters. Review, recommend, and implement various real estate agreements/documents in consultation with legal partners and other expert resources. Documents include complex Purchase Agreements, Lease Agreements, and other real estate related legal documents. Manage the lease fee sites and act as liaison between King County Client Agencies and Tenants for property management related issues and functions. Review, analyze, monitor, and approve complex annual lease operating cost reconciliations, rental increases, late fee calculations and other financial review as required. Decommission leased facilities in collaboration with other work units to ensure liability to King County is closed on time and in full. Interpret real estate agreements. This requires a strong knowledge of real estate agreement terminology, context and application. Manage special projects as assigned which may require strategy, recommendation, and implementation of new processes and procedures as the market and technology changes and grows. Provide expert level technical advice and training to other staff, departments, jurisdictions and the public. Use and keep current the county's lease administration and projects database.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE:
Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA) in Business, Communication, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and direct lease negotiation experience 8 or more years of real estate agreement (leases, purchase and sale agreements, easements) negotiation experience in a commercial real estate setting with proven results Demonstrated previous experience working on complex real estate negotiations Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer relations skills Must be able to successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based databases. Productivity and results-driven work ethic that can easily adapt to the changing nature of real estate and government priorities
Strong organization skills and acute attention to detail Skilled in research, problem solving, and solution oriented
Supplemental Information
This position is open to all applicants. A King County application (paper or electronic) is required. We encourage all applicants to include a cover letter and resume with your materials.
If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact Jessica Mango by email at Jmango@kingcounty.gov or by phone at 206-477-9082.
This is a Career Services position and is represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 117, Professional and Technical.
The selected candidate must complete an annual Financial Disclosure Statement in accordance with the King County Code of Ethics.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference?
Come join the team
dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE:
Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting. recblid 0kat0v23b1r9i9yw5138rq69f3wfmo
$121,042.27 - $153,428.08 Annually
Location
Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type
Term-Ltd
Job Number
2026JM26451
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
FMD - Facilities Mgmt
Opening Date
02/24/2026
Closing Date
3/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
F3A : L117-P&T
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Summary
The Facilities Management Division (FMD) is actively recruiting a senior-level commercial real estate professional to manage a portion of King County's real property portfolio. Our ideal applicant will be proficient in all aspects of Commercial Real Estate including leasing, sales, acquisitions and easements.
This position is a two year term limited position.
This position is distinguished as the management-recognized expert, requiring minimal supervision to oversee complex, visible, and challenging real estate negotiations for critical real estate projects. This position involves collaboration with multiple business units within the county, including but not limited to; King County Client Agencies, Executive-Level Management, Capital Projects Section, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget, and King County Council.
This position commands acute expertise in the Commercial Real Estate industry. The desired candidate will lead all work with a client-focused lens, provide unparalleled service to all internal and external stakeholders.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE: As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures. We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
Click here to learn more about King County's commitment to Equity, Racial & Social Justice.
Job Duties
In order to be considered for this exciting opportunity, the successful candidate at minimum will demonstrate skill and ability to: Negotiate all manner of real estate contracts from beginning to end on behalf of King County. Develop schedules, budget, and scope requirements in coordination with other work units. Understand and be involved in the full construction process working closely with the assigned project manager or consultants to develop Tenant Improvement scopes and negotiations for lease agreements and work letters. Review, recommend, and implement various real estate agreements/documents in consultation with legal partners and other expert resources. Documents include complex Purchase Agreements, Lease Agreements, and other real estate related legal documents. Manage the lease fee sites and act as liaison between King County Client Agencies and Tenants for property management related issues and functions. Review, analyze, monitor, and approve complex annual lease operating cost reconciliations, rental increases, late fee calculations and other financial review as required. Decommission leased facilities in collaboration with other work units to ensure liability to King County is closed on time and in full. Interpret real estate agreements. This requires a strong knowledge of real estate agreement terminology, context and application. Manage special projects as assigned which may require strategy, recommendation, and implementation of new processes and procedures as the market and technology changes and grows. Provide expert level technical advice and training to other staff, departments, jurisdictions and the public. Use and keep current the county's lease administration and projects database.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE:
Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA) in Business, Communication, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and direct lease negotiation experience 8 or more years of real estate agreement (leases, purchase and sale agreements, easements) negotiation experience in a commercial real estate setting with proven results Demonstrated previous experience working on complex real estate negotiations Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer relations skills Must be able to successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based databases. Productivity and results-driven work ethic that can easily adapt to the changing nature of real estate and government priorities
Strong organization skills and acute attention to detail Skilled in research, problem solving, and solution oriented
Supplemental Information
This position is open to all applicants. A King County application (paper or electronic) is required. We encourage all applicants to include a cover letter and resume with your materials.
If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact Jessica Mango by email at Jmango@kingcounty.gov or by phone at 206-477-9082.
This is a Career Services position and is represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 117, Professional and Technical.
The selected candidate must complete an annual Financial Disclosure Statement in accordance with the King County Code of Ethics.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference?
Come join the team
dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE:
Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting. recblid 0kat0v23b1r9i9yw5138rq69f3wfmo