Project Manager, Development Transactions and Vacating

Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller•Tampa, FL

7d•$68,286 - $88,774

About The Position

This position manages County-wide real estate transactions and projects involving vacate petitions and the acquisition of development-required property interests, including easements and right-of-way dedications. The role coordinates with County departments, the County Attorney's Office, developers, petitioners, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Board policies and to support timely transaction completion. It provides technical analysis and recommendations on property valuations, title matters, and transaction terms to protect the County's real estate interests. The role includes planning and managing transactions, preparing agreements and project documents, coordinating property assessments and title work, managing closings, preparing agenda items and legal instruments, and responding to public information requests. Work takes place in indoor settings such as offices or teleworking environments and outdoors during occasional property site visits. The position requires driving and use of the employee's own vehicle. In an emergency or disaster, the employee may be assigned related duties by the department, the County's Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year degree-granting college or university with a major in Real Estate, Business, Public Administration, or Planning Architecture, and four years of experience in real estate, acquisitions, dispositions, real estate research, and/or title review or analysis; or an equivalent combination of education (at least a high school diploma or GED), training, and experience that provides the stated job-related competencies.
Possession of a valid Florida driver's license.
Knowledge of real estate appraisal, acquisitions, dispositions, and real estate title.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and procedures governing vacates, real property conveyance, and real estate title.
Skill in inspecting and appraising real property.
Skill in researching, abstracting, examining, and evaluating real estate information.
Ability to confirm legal descriptions from survey data.
Ability to work effectively with others and establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the organization.
Ability to collect, organize, and evaluate data and develop logical conclusions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to budget and track schedules for real estate projects.
Ability to analyze risks and the future impact of decisions.
Ability to coordinate resources effectively and manage them to a successful project outcome.
Skill in developing tracking systems to monitor work progress.
Knowledge of project management theory, techniques, and tools.
Ability to drive and use the employee's own vehicle.
Ability to meet background screening requirements applicable to the position.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and manage County-wide real estate transactions and projects involving right-of-way and easement dedications and vacate petitions, ensuring timely execution aligned with departmental priorities.
Draft and review complex agreements, transactional documents, project budgets, and schedules; establish procedures and guidelines to improve consistency and compliance.
Serve as the point of contact for development dedications and vacate petitions, engage internal and external clients, support compliance with the County's Land Development Code and applicable Florida Statutes, track compliance requirements, and facilitate resolution of property-related concerns.
Travel occasionally to County-wide sites to conduct on-site property inspections.
Conduct property assessments and title analyses related to land and other property acquisitions, including right-of-way acquisitions and easements.
Coordinate and clear title, manage closings for County real estate acquisitions and dispositions, and prepare legal instruments in collaboration with the County Attorney's Office.
Collaborate with other sections and departments to ensure County needs are met.
Prepare and process agenda items.
Provide timely and accurate information in response to public information requests.
Recommend terms and conditions for properties to be sold, acquired, or exchanged.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Respond to emergency or disaster-related duties when assigned by the department, the County's Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration.