Real Property Agent Principal
About The Position
Under minimal direction, the Principal Real Property (Right of Way) Agent provides senior-level technical leadership and project management oversight for complex real property and right-of-way activities supporting OCTA’s major capital improvement projects. The position oversees property management, acquisition, relocation, utility coordination, and right-of-way delivery, resolving complex real estate issues and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The role serves as a strategic resource and represents OCTA in high-profile negotiations and interactions with public agencies, property owners, legal counsel, and other stakeholders. This is an exempt position in Salary Grade 210. The salary range is $106,329.60 to $146,286.40, with a midpoint of $126,318.40. Starting salary within the range depends on qualifications. The posting remains open until a candidate is selected.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, public administration, business administration, economics, real estate, or a related field.
- At least seven years of professional real estate experience in right-of-way activities, including three years at the senior right-of-way level.
- Extensive knowledge of property acquisition, appraisal, relocation, eminent domain, property management, and right-of-way project delivery.
- Experience managing complex real estate transactions, consultants, budgets, and schedules for major capital improvement projects.
- Strong knowledge of applicable federal and California right-of-way regulations, including the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues, lead negotiations, and collaborate with public agencies and stakeholders.
- Excellent leadership, analytical, communication, and project management skills.
Nice To Haves
- California Real Estate Broker’s license.
- Senior Right-of-Way Agent (SR/WA) designation.
- Relevant professional certifications.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex right-of-way acquisition, property management, relocation, and real estate activities supporting major transportation and capital improvement projects.
- Oversee staff and consultants performing property appraisals, acquisitions, relocations, utility coordination, and property disposition.
- Manage right-of-way project budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables to support timely project completion.
- Provide strategic guidance on complex real estate transactions, negotiations, eminent domain matters, and property management issues.
- Prepare and review agreements, leases, easements, deeds, and other real property documents.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state right-of-way laws, regulations, and agency policies.
- Collaborate with legal counsel, project managers, consultants, and public agencies to resolve complex property and right-of-way issues.
- Represent OCTA in high-profile negotiations, public meetings, and discussions with elected officials and external stakeholders.
- Prepare reports and presentations for executive leadership, committees, and the Board of Directors.
- Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Real Property team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
