City and County of San Francisco

Under general direction, manages and leases the Port's retail, commercial and industrial properties; manages, supervises and coordinates efforts to promote and serve Port tenants; implements programs for the leasing and rental of Port land and buildings for retail, office, commercial and industrial tenants; administers leases and other tenancy agreements; conducts market research and real estate appraisal theory analysis to ensure the maximum economic utilization of Port lands and properties.

This job code serves as a "full charge" property/asset manager engaged in higher level property/asset management and leasing activities resulting in revenue production for the Port through the maximum economic utilization of land, buildings, retail, industrial and office space. It is distinguished from the Property Manager, Port job code in that it is responsible for a broader range of duties, with greater responsibility for negotiating complex lease arrangements and the handling of more significant property issues. It is distinguished from Deputy Director job code in that it is responsible for managing specific Port properties/assets while the latter is responsible for the over-all management of all Port properties/assets.

Job code 9386 may supervise professional and/or support staff as required.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 9, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Plans, develops and implements leasing and marketing plans.

2. Administers and oversees public offerings of Port properties through the creation of and management of RFP documentation and bidding process.

3. Negotiates, prepares and oversees administration of complex lease agreements (ensuring tenant compliance with lease terms) within the parameters of market conditions, Port policy and legal review and approval of the City Attorney.

4. Oversees, develops and maintains extensive knowledge of industry trends, both commercial property and water-dependent industries, by tracking the market rental rates, vacancy rates and prevailing lease terms and conditions.

5. Initiates, oversees and analyzes feasibility studies on proposed capital projects subsequent to recommending the viability of such projects.

6. Plans, directs and manages customer service activities to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with Port tenants.

7. Supervises professional and support staff through the planning, assigning, monitoring and coordination of work assignments and responsibilities.

8. Interfaces and represents the port in a professional manner with various public agencies, citizens' groups, business organizations and tenants in discussing operational, planning and public policy issues.

9. Operates a motor vehicle in furtherance of the above referenced tasks.

10. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of: complex lease negotiations and lease administration, property/asset management procedures, and sales and marketing principles.

Ability to: analyze economic feasibility of proposed property uses, problem-solve, maintain cooperative business relationships, and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND

2. Five years experience in commercial real estate property/asset management which must have included negotiating, drafting, interpreting and administering commercial leases and other rental agreements, overseeing property maintenance, resolving problems between tenants and landlords, preparing original reports and correspondence, and dealing directly with the public.

Possession of valid drivers license and eligibility for coverage by the Port's insurance carrier.

Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to work in a standard office environment; mobility to visit and inspect Port facilities.

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.