Airports Lease Administration Program Manager

City of San Diego

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of San Diego’s Economic Development Department, Airports Division, is hiring a Program Manager to lead the Airports Lease Administration Team serving Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport and Brown Field Airport. The team provides real estate and property management services for approximately 1,420 acres and negotiates private development agreements while managing approximately 300 aeronautical and non-aeronautical real estate agreements. This management-level position reports to the Chief of Airports and oversees three staff members. The Program Manager directs leasing activities at both City airports and ensures compliance with City and State requirements and Federal Aviation Administration regulations. The role leads complex real estate negotiations, supervises and develops staff, plans and directs highly complex real estate transactions, and develops and implements policies and procedures. The position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. The Economic Development Department leads the City of San Diego’s work in real estate services, airport operations, cultural affairs, business and community engagement, and strategic partnerships. The City employs nearly 13,000 employees and serves a population of more than 1.4 million.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, real estate, business management, airport management, or a related field, and five years of progressively responsible experience, preferably in local government real estate administration; an equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
Experience negotiating, interpreting, and administering complex aeronautical and commercial lease agreements, licenses, permits, and other real estate agreements.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex workloads, setting priorities, driving accountability, and meeting critical deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively with different audiences, including City management and members of the public.
Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and support creative, viable business solutions.
Knowledge of public-sector real estate principles, laws, and government processes.
Commitment to public service, fiscal responsibility, and innovation in government.
Ability to collaborate with City departments, businesses, the public, and other government agencies.
Ability to balance competing interests in a regulatory and political environment.
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.
Technological proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Zoom.
Active and genuine commitment to managing workplace diversity and encouraging high-performing teams.
Strong interpersonal leadership skills and ability to interact successfully with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment with tight time constraints and multiple stakeholder needs.
Demonstrated exceptional ability to manage and motivate people and teams.

Nice To Haves

Accreditation or certification by the American Association of Airport Executives, or willingness to pursue it.
Leasing or management experience at a public airport.

Responsibilities

Manage the Economic Development Department’s Airports Division Lease Administration Team.
Oversee a portfolio of approximately 300 real estate agreements.
Negotiate complex real estate transactions.
Supervise and develop staff.
Plan and direct difficult, highly complex special projects.
Develop Lease Administration policies and procedures.
Direct leasing activities at both City airports and ensure compliance with City and State requirements and FAA regulations.

Benefits

Defined retirement plan, including pension reciprocity, subject to employee eligibility.
Cafeteria-style health and wellness plans or an in-lieu cash waiver.
11 paid City holidays per calendar year and one floating holiday per fiscal year.
Approximately 176 hours of paid annual leave for the first 15 years of service and approximately 216 hours for 16 or more years of service.
Up to 24 hours of paid discretionary leave per fiscal year.
Up to 320 hours of paid parental leave per childbirth or placement of a child.
Up to 40 hours of paid bereavement leave per fiscal year.
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per fiscal year.
Complimentary LinkedIn Learning professional development opportunities.
Free transit pass for MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, Rapid, and Rapid Express bus services.
Discounted access to City golf courses.
Reduced-rate fitness center memberships.
City-paid life insurance.