Director of Real Estate

General Function (Description):

Working under the supervision of the Vice President of Facilities Management, this position supports real estate projects, portfolio strategies, and assigned programs in support of university real estate assets. This position manages and oversees the operations of assigned department activities related to the institution’s real property assets, including asset management, portfolio management, property management, development, disposition, and leasing, ensuring compliance with established institutional plans, policies, and directives. Analyzes, develops, and implements financing and marketing plans, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on-site inspections for agreements as well as review all due diligence processes.
• Lead, arrange, and complete necessary legal reviews and establish working relationships with University’s legal counsel, risk management, and related due diligence processes.
• Provide documentation, financial analysis (pro formas), and related research for all University real estate issues; coordinate information internally with associated departments.
• Participate in the management of real estate transactions including acquisitions, disposals, leases, gifts, donations, and other related real estate activities.
• Establish all details to ensure these transactions are completed, timely, and up-to-date.
• Build, maintain, and update databases; generate established reports in a timely manner.
• Research, identify, recommend and prepare documentation and presentations of real estate opportunities.
• Serve as a member of committees, and attend meetings, as needed, to represent the University in real estate matters. Participate in strategic, capital, and master planning endeavors to provide input and guidance on related real estate plans and potentials.
• Keep VPFM updated but able to act with limited direction and assistance.
• Research and distribute tax documents, maps, and deed information to provide others with accurate and current real estate information.
• Works with the VPFM to prepare University Board of Trustee Committee materials. Interact with contractors, legal counsel, risk management, environmental consultants, and surveyors.
• Lead special projects as assigned. Development Design, Permitting, Entitlement, Zoning

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of real estate management principles and techniques.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Knowledge of real estate laws and regulations.
• Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements.
• Research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Skills in conducting real estate development feasibility studies and analysis.
• Strong interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to work effectively within a diverse community.
• Ability to attend, and contribute to, high-level meetings and conference calls as well as the ability to operate effectively with minimum supervision across a range of tasks, problem-solving, and anticipating problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Site Planning, Basic CAD Design, Site work Value-engineering capabilities

Qualifications

• Education Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Management, Business/Administration, MBA, Economics, or related field.
• Years of Experience Five (5) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. LEED, CPA, PMP, CPSM, C.P.M., HVAC, MS, IFMA, BOMA, or CPM license or certifications preferred.
• Years of Management/Supervisor Experience None