Director of Property Concessions Management

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

4d • $90,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Property Concessions Management directs the work of the Property & Concessions Management group staff and oversees concessions, all leases, and property related operations for Parks & Recreation. This role collaborates with City departments, partner organizations, lessees, and licensees to support revenue generating amenities and public serving facilities. The Director evaluates business proposals, manages agreements, and ensures compliance with City policies and legal requirements. Additionally, this position supports partner capital and facility improvement projects and provides guidance on operational, financial, and property related matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in: Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Hospitality Management, Project Management or related experience.
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in property management, concessions management, contract administration, leasing, or related operational work.
• General knowledge of commercial real estate, contract principles, and leasing practices.
• General understanding of commercial insurance requirements related to property and concessions.
• Financial analysis skills to support evaluation of proposals and operational decisions.
• Strong business writing skills, including the ability to summarize and communicate complex agreements.
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret policies, agreements, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal partners, external organizations, and lessees.
• General investment knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with governmental agencies, vendors, or partner organizations preferred.
• The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Directs the work of the Property & Concessions Management group staff.
• Oversees concessions, all leases, and property related operations for Parks & Recreation.
• Collaborates with City departments, partner organizations, lessees, and licensees to support revenue generating amenities and public serving facilities.
• Evaluates business proposals.
• Manages agreements.
• Ensures compliance with City policies and legal requirements.
• Supports partner capital and facility improvement projects.
• Provides guidance on operational, financial, and property related matters.
• Employs business experience and financial analytical skills to evaluate new business proposals for concession licenses and property leases and makes recommendations to management and the Commissioner.
• Reviews investments and provides guidance to Fairmount Park Trust Funds.
• Oversees the preparation of RFPs and RFIs for concessions, guiding staff and partner organizations, approving drafts, and negotiating final terms with Law, Risk Management, Procurement, and OEO.
• Negotiates the terms and conditions of licenses and leases with outside organizations to support Parks & Recreation strategies, protect City interests, encourage service delivery, and promote property maintenance and investment.
• Drafts terms of agreement and lease documents for Law Department approval.
• Assesses the condition of leased and licensed facilities and recommends needed repairs and maintenance to Parks and Recreations Skilled Trades unit.
• Provides guidance for capital and program projects funded by concession-based resources.
• Provides administrative support for historic properties.
• Provides guidance to lessees and licensees on City and departmental policies, facilitates interaction with City departments and PPR leadership, and offers recommendations on operational or compliance issues.
• Serves as a resource to PPR staff regarding legal, property, and agreement related questions.
• Oversees concession, lease, and license compliance for a portfolio of approximately 200 agreements, including regular concession revenue reports to the City’s Finance Division.
• Supports the department’s management goals to create standardized processes to codify administrative processes across the department.
• Responsible for discerning the need for, writing and overseeing the implementation of standard operating procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program.
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Eligibility into the discounted medical plan through our wellness program.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Generous retirement savings options.
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships (10% to 40% savings) with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities, extending to spouse and dependents in some cases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director