The Director, Real Estate and Development is responsible for the supervision of the Real Estate and Development Department, which handles acquisition and management of property owned and leased by the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA), as well as agency surveying functions.
Essential Functions & Duties
Examples of Essential Functions:
- Supervise staff. Hire, mentor, and take appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action. Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Participate in selection, coordinate staff training, establish performance objectives, and monitor and evaluate employee performance.
- Develop and implement the real estate and transit-oriented development (TOD) policies and programs.
- Direct the negotiation and securing of property rights for capital projects.
- Direct, plan, and oversee work related to the development of special real estate projects and programs involving new business opportunities.
- Direct the leasing and development of properties, including office, residential, industrial, and retail spaces.
- Oversee the right-of-way program services and certification processes in support of capital project programs.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of a real property database, GIS policies and procedures, and surveying standards.
Examples of Essential Duties:
- Serve as a real estate subject matter expert at agency, regulatory, intergovernmental, and private sector meetings. Work closely with community members, neighborhood councils, business, property owners, neighborhood groups and various public/private organizations. Present real estate items at agency board meetings and meetings with executive team.
- Direct the management of real property for transit operations and capital programs.
- Direct the appraisal and acquisition of real property, relocation of displaced occupants, and utility relocation consistent with state and federal regulation and procedures.
- Direct the negotiation of all business-related terms and conditions associated with joint development and new business opportunities.
- Oversee the drafting and preparation of related contracts.
- Oversee survey and GIS services.
- Direct the management of consultant support performance and contract compliance.
- Evaluate job performance of staff, which also includes the professional development through the identification of on-the-job and other professional development opportunities.
- Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervision
Works under the general supervision of the Chief Planning Officer, who establishes goals and objectives and evaluates performance.
Minimum Qualifications
Sufficient education, training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, transportation or urban planning, real estate, or related field.
- Seven (7) years of professional experience in managing property development projects or land use planning projects with a property development impact for public use.
- Three (3) years of experience managing or directly supervising professional and technical staff.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations as they relate to public right-of-way acquisition.
- Knowledge of real estate development and Federal Transportation Administration Joint Development Program rules and regulations.
- Experience with transit-oriented development design and planning principles.
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.