Municipal Real Estate Portfolio Manager

City of Charlotte•Charlotte, NC

1d•$73,675 - $105,907•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Charlotte seeks a strategic and experienced Municipal Real Estate Portfolio Manager to oversee the acquisition, disposition, leasing, and property management of city-owned and leased assets. This role ensures alignment with Charlotte’s growth initiatives, fiscal stewardship, and community development goals. The position collaborates across departments to support the city’s operational and strategic real estate needs.

Requirements

North Carolina Real Estate Brokers license
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Proficiency in real estate systems (Cityworks and Workday)
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Analytical mindset with ability to synthesize data and present actionable insights
Proven customer service, collaboration, conflict management, interpersonal communication, public speaking, and process improvement skills are essential.
Ability to exercise good and independent judgment.
Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Public Administration, Finance, Urban Planning, or related field and at least five years of real estate experience or equivalent education, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties of the position
Familiarity with North Carolina municipal law and public procurement practices
Ability to attain NC Real Estate Broker’s License within two years of hire

Nice To Haves

North Carolina Real Estate Broker’s License, preferred
5+ years of experience in real estate, preferably in a municipal or public sector setting

Responsibilities

Develop and implement long-term strategies for optimizing the city’s real estate portfolio
Participate in real estate asset performance reviews and collaborate on recommending repositioning or redevelopment opportunities
Align portfolio decisions with city planning, sustainability, and equity goals
Lead site selection, due diligence, negotiations, and closing processes
Coordinate with legal, planning, and engineering teams for approvals and compliance
Manage disposition of properties in accordance with city policies and public transparency
Negotiate lease/license agreements for the city as landlord or tenant
Maintain tracking systems for lease terms, payments, insurance, and renewals
Collaborate with Finance, Risk, and Facilities Operations to ensure operational readiness
Ensure maintenance, access, and operational coordination for city facilities
Support move-in/move-out logistics and inventory tracking
Prepare reports and presentations for Finance, Leadership, City Council, and community/public meetings/hearings
Ensure compliance with local ordinances, public notice requirements, and community engagement standards
Represent the city in intergovernmental and stakeholder negotiations
Utilize platforms such as Cityworks and Workday for documentation and workflow
Maintain lease abstracts, property records, and audit-ready documentation
Support integration of GIS and asset management tools