Property and Contracts Manager - Airport

City of Boise•Boise, ID

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Property and Contracts Manager leads the airport’s property, commercial, and tenant relations programs. The role oversees aviation and non-aviation revenue-generating leases and contracts, strategic property development, and a dedicated team, while contributing to airport business initiatives and long-term success. The manager directs the negotiation and administration of leases, concessions, licenses, permits, easements, and real-property transactions; resolves contract compliance issues; and coordinates solicitations for airport concessions and leases. The position manages the Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Program (ACDBE), maintains the official Airport Property Map, and oversees the Boise Airport Title VI program. It also contributes to business development, project planning, and budgets; implements division policies and procedures; and ensures programs comply with goals, laws, regulations, and agency requirements. This role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least five years of qualifying commercial aviation experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid state-issued driver’s license is required, and the employee must be able to obtain and maintain an Airport Driver’s License. Applicants must pass the City of Boise background checks, driving record check, and TSA SIDA background check. The position is hybrid-work eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in airport management, business administration, public administration, marketing, or a related field, and five years of qualifying commercial aviation experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in the commercial aviation industry working with retail property or tenant management, property development, real estate or commercial management, or commercial real-property leasing.
Valid state-issued driver’s license.
Ability to obtain and maintain an Airport Driver’s License.
Knowledge of property negotiation practices and techniques; property management principles, methods, and practices; legal aspects of real-estate leases and rental agreements; and applicable laws, codes, and regulations concerning real-property acquisition and disposition.
Knowledge of budget development and administration, capital improvement planning and budgeting, statistical analysis and research techniques, computer usage and related software, and property legal descriptions, site plans, surveys, appraisal methods, easements, deeds, title reports, and water rights.
Ability to interpret federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, and policies concerning airport commercial real estate.
Ability to represent the City of Boise effectively in negotiations and provide effective leadership.
Ability to analyze complex operational and administrative problems and recommend or implement effective courses of action.
Ability to communicate effectively in English at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to operate vehicles safely and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Ability to pass City of Boise background check processes, including criminal history and reference checks; a driving record check; and a Transportation Security Administration SIDA background check.

Nice To Haves

Ten years of experience in the commercial aviation industry working with retail property or tenant management, property development, real estate or commercial management, or commercial real-property leasing.

Responsibilities

Perform the full range of supervisory duties, including hiring, evaluating, promoting, assigning work, coaching, initiating discipline or termination when needed, and overseeing employees.
Perform subordinate employees’ tasks as needed.
Negotiate, direct, and oversee the preparation of aviation and non-aviation revenue-producing leases, concessions, licenses, and permit agreements.
Negotiate easements with federal, state, private agencies, and utilities.
Resolve contract compliance issues with tenants, concessionaires, service contractors, and consultants.
Coordinate and collaborate with other City departments.
Monitor regulations and ordinances for potential impacts on airport property and contracts.
Coordinate and manage development of Letters of Interest, Requests for Bids, and Requests for Proposals for airport concessions and leases.
Manage the Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Program (ACDBE) in compliance with federal regulations and serve as a liaison officer.
Oversee updates to the ACDBE plan and three-year goals, and submit annual reports to the FAA.
Maintain the official Airport Property Map in compliance with federal mandates.
Prepare and negotiate purchases, disposals, exchanges, and leases of real property.
Serve as a primary public point of contact for leases and related airport agreements.
Contribute to business development programs, project plans, and department budgets.
Oversee implementation of policies and procedures for the property and contract division.
Ensure property and contract programs meet established goals and comply with applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory agency requirements.
Monitor, analyze, and review local, state, and federal regulations, rules, orders, advisory circulars, and ordinances for potential impacts on airport property and contracts.
Oversee the Boise Airport Title VI non-discrimination program and serve as the department liaison to the City of Boise and the airport’s liaison to the FAA.
Develop and monitor the Title VI plan, including training for employees, tenants, contractors, and consultants; perform periodic audits and update the program.
Perform other duties as assigned.