Manager of Properties

Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority • Reno, NV

9h

About The Position

Do you thrive in high-paced environments where no two days are the same? Want to join a team that values honesty, respect, teamwork, and professional growth? The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority is seeking a Manager of Properties to join our dynamic Commercial Business Development Team. Under general supervision, the Manager of Properties is responsible for managing the relationships with airlines and other airport terminal tenants, including the day-to-day coordination related to airport terminal leasing, invoice/billing, leases/contracts, operational coordination, and MoreRNO matters. The Manager also is responsible for developing and managing the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority real estate portfolio, including public solicitation management, negotiating business terms, and administration of existing leases and contracts. This role may also be responsible for oversight of third-party management of certain real estate/outside properties. The Manager of Properties reports to the Director of Air Service Development & Properties and oversees the Property Technician positions. The deadline to apply is February 19th, 2026. Apply ASAP as the position will close without notice when enough applications are received to make a hiring decision. RTAA invests in our employees and treats them with respect. Through career development, health programs, team-building activities, and employee assistance programs, we want our employees to live fulfilled lives and we strive to help them achieve their goals, no matter what they may be. The RTAA offers a positive, professional work environment that values teamwork, honesty, respect, recognition, integrity, innovation, versatility and excellence. We are an organization that demonstrates forward-thinking, employee-focused values with a highly skilled and engaged workforce. From employee events and outings to volunteer opportunities, to multiple levels of recognition, we are working hard to take care of our most important asset: our people. There’s always something new and exciting happening at the RTAA, especially in the midst of MoreRNO , the largest infrastructure program in our airport’s history.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferably in Aviation/Airport Management, Business Administration, Real Estate Development, Finance Administration, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the bachelor’s degree (e.g., one year of full-time experience will be considered equivalent to thirty (30) semester or (45) quarter units of college course work).
• A minimum of five (5) years of related experience in commercial leasing/property management, with at least two (2) years in the airport/airline/aviation industry strongly preferred.
• At least Two (2) years of experience supervising other employees.
• A combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and ability to perform duties of this position will be considered in lieu of the above minimum requirements.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License; ability to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, practices, and techniques in managing airport/airline rates and charges methodologies along with complex public-entity owned commercial real estate portfolios (including aviation, industrial, office, and land lease properties).
• Experience negotiating complex agreements, including leases, operating agreements, and other contracts.
• Experience developing robust lasting relationships with aviation tenants, including airlines and government agencies (e.g. TSA, CBP, etc.).
• Ability to conduct market research, statistical analysis, forecasting, position, and accurately set market rent rates via principles of real estate appraisal.
• Ability to understand, interpret, explain, and apply federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies applicable to airports and assigned portfolio real estate.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, the RTAA Board of Trustees, and senior leadership of all tenant properties.
• Ability to manage proposals, bid/award, lease process and permit documents by drafting requests for proposals (RFPs), reviewing submissions, managing selection processes, recommending awards and providing required documentation.
• Ability to work extended hours and be on-call for tenants.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of five (5) years of related experience in commercial leasing/property management, with at least two (2) years in the airport/airline/aviation industry strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day relationship between the RTAA and the tenant airlines as well as other specified airline business partners, maintaining good communications, assisting in problem resolution and identifying solutions.
• Interacts with airlines and related businesses regarding lease/license and operating agreements.
• Provides interpretation of lease provisions and requirements contained in operating agreements and other business arrangements that have a significant impact on the RTAA’s financial standing, day-to-day operations and future planning and development.
• Responsible for ensuring effective communication and collaboration between the MoreRNO project delivery team, the airlines and other RTAA business partners to ensure minimized operational impacts to tenants resulting from MoreRNO projects including the NewGen A&B terminal construction and ground transportation center projects.
• Work closely with MoreRNO Tenant Liaison during the NewGen A&B terminal construction project.
• Ensures all airline agreements are properly documented in ABRM system.
• Monitor airline aging reports and pursue all monies due to Airport.
• Arranges and holds quarterly AAAC meetings.
• Coordinate the monthly airline station manager meeting and ensures the timely collection and compilation of applicable reports for Airline tenants.
• This position is responsible for leading the setup of new commercial passenger and cargo airlines, including negotiating relevant contracts and coordinating relevant leasehold requirements/buildouts.
• Conducts research for prospective airlines.
• Compiles proposals, data and information required for operational analysis on behalf of the airline.
• Negotiate and manage complex leases and contracts, permits, licenses and other significant revenue-generating contracts with airlines, outside commercial properties, cargo tenants, government tenants, and aviation support service providers.
• Guide the development of leases, permits, licenses, and other legal documents that reflect the most advantageous terms and conditions for the RTAA
• With the support of internal RTAA stakeholders, draft terms and conditions for relevant agreements, including leases and other agreements.
• Responsible for the creation of leased premises exhibits.
• Responsible for maintaining accuracy of contracts in lease management systems, geographic information systems and other RTAA computer programs.
• Manage corporate tenant relations and provide support for terminal charters.
• Actively reviews tenant compliance with contract terms and ensures corrective action as required.
• Prepare and present a variety of executive-level and Board-level documents as required.
• Responsible for developing and managing operating budgets for the RTAA-owned properties.
• Manage third-party business partners and service providers to coordinate and oversee tenant improvements, modifications and alterations by coordinating activities with engineers, designers, appraisers, and other appropriate parties.
• Participate in long-range planning, development of marketing strategies, and recommendation of goals for business attraction and retention.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned direct reports, providing regular coaching and mentorship.
• Undertake a variety of special assignments as required.

Benefits

• The RTAA offers a competitive wage and benefit package and provides a high-quality work-life balance.
• Employee benefits include 100% employer paid contributions to the Nevada PERS retirement program; 100% employer-paid health insurance for the employee; paid vacation and sick leave ; and 14 paid holidays per year - just to name a few.

What This Job Offers

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