Project Manager, Development Transactions and Vacating

Hillsborough County•Tampa, FL

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 Project Manager 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. The role provides technical analysis and recommendations on property valuations, title matters, and transaction terms to protect the County's real estate interests. The position plans and coordinates real estate projects, drafts and reviews agreements and transactional documents, and manages project budgets and schedules. It conducts property assessments and title analyses, coordinates title clearance and closings, prepares legal instruments with the County Attorney's Office, processes agenda items, and responds to public information requests. The role also involves occasional travel to County-wide sites for property inspections. Work takes place in office or teleworking settings and outdoors during site visits; driving and use of the employee's own vehicle are required.

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; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education (not less than a high school diploma/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 inspection and appraisal of 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 toward successful project outcomes.
Skill in developing tracking systems to monitor work progress.
Knowledge of project management theory, techniques, and tools.
May be required to maintain the ability to pass background checks required for the position.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and manage County-wide real estate transactions and projects involving development dedications and vacate petitions, ensuring timely execution in alignment with departmental priorities.
Draft and review complex agreements, transactional documents, project budgets, and project schedules.
Establish procedures and guidelines to improve consistency and compliance.
Serve as the point of contact for development dedications and vacate petitions.
Engage with internal and external clients to ensure compliance with the County's Land Development Code and applicable Florida Statutes.
Prepare processes for tracking compliance requirements and facilitate resolution of property-related concerns.
Conduct occasional on-site property inspections at County-wide sites.
Conduct property assessments and title analyses related to land and other property acquisitions, including right-of-way acquisitions and easements.
Coordinate title clearance and manage closings for County real estate acquisitions and dispositions.
Prepare legal instruments for acquisitions and dispositions in collaboration with the County Attorney's Office.
Collaborate with other Sections and Departments to ensure the County's 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, and/or exchanged.
Perform other related duties as assigned.