City and County of San Francisco

Under general direction, incumbent plans, develops, implements and manages programs projects; and properties for strategic development of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Real Estate Section.

The Real Estate Development Manager, SFMTA is responsible for the strategic planning of the  SFMTA Real Estate Section. It is distinguished from the Manager of Real Estate in that the latter is responsible for the overall management of the Real Estate Section.

May supervise professional and support staff.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 409, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1.    Manages the development and/or develops strategic plans for SFMTA Real Estate Section by recommending new property development projects including Transit Oriented Development (TOD) projects and/or modifying existing real estate projects.  .

2.    Plans, directs, integrates and monitors the management of property development projects for the SFMTA Real Estate Section by analyzing, determining, recommending and obtaining approval for different aspects of the projects..  

3.     Monitors the scope, schedule and budget for various SFMTA real estate projects.

4.     Negotiates, develops, prepares and/or manages the SFMTA real estate leases, licenses, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), contracts, sales and acquisitions.

5.    Manages and/or renews, extends, modifies and/or amends leases, licenses, easements, MOUs, and contracts for the Real Estate Section in conformance to the vision of the SFMTA.  

6.    Implements and/or manages the implementation of the SFMTA’s contracts involving real estate, property, and other improvements on SFMTA facilities and reporting on the status of projects by providing oversight of professional and technical consultant/contractor agreements, budget, contract performance, etc.

7.    Inspects facilities and properties in the field on a regular basis to determine conformance to development agreements, leases, MOUs, licenses, rental or other agreements.

8.    Interacts with representatives of public and private agencies, legislative bodies, community activists, business and residential owners.
 
9.    Initiates, prepares and manages the preparation of Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) based on the strategic plans of the SFMTA for real estate and facilities..

10.     Understands, interprets, explains and applies federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to real estate.

11.    Develops and implements plans, goals and objectives to ensure acquisition of properties and relocation of owners and tenants in compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations, and circulars, including 49CFR Part 24 & FTA Circular 5010.IC.

12.    Represents the SFMTA before citizen advisory boards, neighborhood groups, external stakeholders, various boards, committees and working groups.

13.    Develops and implements policies and procedures consistent with federal, state and local regulations and monitors compliance.

14.    Prepares ordinances, board calendar items, resolutions and other legislation for approval by policy-makers.

15.    Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.  

Knowledge of:  : federal, state and local rules governing the development and administration of leases, contracts, licenses, sales and acquisitions of real estate; property/asset management principles and procedures; sales and marketing principles; techniques and practices in the preparation and administration of complex leases, contracts; licenses and methods and practices of real estate acquisition, land use planning, construction, relocation, etc.

Ability to:  analyze situations, identify problems and develop courses of action, and reach logical and reasonable conclusions based on available information; conduct high level qualitative and quantitative analyses, identify challenges and opportunities and develop recommendations and solutions in an effective manner using all available resources; analyze and manage multiple projects with short deadlines; plan, assign, train, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate staff and to monitor the quality of performance; establish priorities; organize, direct and monitor projects so that the goals are achieved; deal courteously, patiently and effectively under pressure and when presented with confrontational ideas; use discretion and sound judgment when dealing with politically sensitive issues and demonstrate sensitivity to diverse stakeholder perspectives; work collaboratively with representatives of federal and state agencies, other city departments, legislative bodies, professionals, contractors, neighborhood and community groups, and the general public; effectively communicate in a persuasive manner and express ideas in a clear, concise and effective manner even in adverse circumstances and when interpreting policies and procedures and making presentations before the various committees, boards and organizations, neighborhood and community groups; prepare letters, reports, memoranda in a clear, concise, accurate and effective  manner; and utilize business software applications to access and maintain records and data and produce reports, leases, contracts, ordinances and correspondence.

These minimum qualifications are to be used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which may be required for employment in the class.  Although these minimum qualifications are typical of the class, additional minimum qualifications and special conditions may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the job announcement.
 
1.    Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university;  AND
2.    Six (6) years of verifiable experience in commercial and/or industrial real estate property or asset management which must have included negotiating, drafting, interpreting and administering commercial leases and other rental agreements, overseeing property maintenance, providing customer service and resolving problems between tenants and landlords, managing transit oriented development projects for public and/or private entities, preparing real estate financial analyses, original reports and correspondence, and dealing directly with the public. Experience which is restricted to apartment building or other residential property management will not qualify.

Substitution:  
A Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in real estate, business administration with a finance or real estate concentration or law degree with real estate concentration may substitute for one year of the required experience as described in #2 above.

California Real Estate Broker's License is preferred.
Possession of a valid driver's license.

Amended: 7/15/11