Real Estate Acquisition Project Manager

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Summary
The Real Estate Acquisition Agent, under the general supervision of the Chief Project Officer, is responsible for acquiring property interests for public and private City-related infrastructure projects through offers, negotiations, administrative actions, and eminent domain processes. The role also coordinates land management activities related to the leasing of mineral interests owned by the City and its corporate entities and ensures lease compliance and verification of mineral titles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Acquires property interests in easements or fee simple title for the construction of capital improvement projects through administrative process, negotiation or eminent domain
• Prepares eminent domain documentation for unsettled property acquisitions for final disposition of property interest and prepares and presents formal written approval for Mayor and Council
• Inspects property, obtains and reviews appraisals to determine value, conducts negotiations with property owners, prepares recommendations on agreement terms, and secures signatures on agreements and deeds
• Provides complete relocation assistance to residential and commercial property owners displaced by public projects
• Acts as real estate liaison between the Engineering Department and contract project consultants for real property acquisition projects
• Assists in the leasing and disposition of City owned property; identifies real estate title issues and discrepancies and recommends solutions; initiates bidding and approval by Council; prepares and routes lease, purchase, and sale documents as needed
• Participates in the development of scope of contracts for real estate transactions; reviews and approves contractor work; analyzes reports provided by contractor; and recommends and implements resolutions
• Negotiates contracts for agreements and permits; recommends and drafts changes to contract documents; and monitors contract implementation
• Creates and prepares a variety of written reports and correspondence on project status
• Coordinates with the City Attorney's Office for all real estate transactions
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
• Combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Real Estate, Management, or related field
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in real estate and real property acquisition

Preferred Qualifications
• Licensed Real Estate Agent or Broker
• Certified Property Manager
• Project Management Professional

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
• Valid driver's license
• Current Public Notary or ability to obtain Notary Public Certificate within six (6) months


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