Property Management Supervisor

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

5d • $87,000 - $129,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Property Management Supervisor provides leadership, supervision, and operational oversight for the Infrastructure Land Rights Management (ILM) Division. The position is responsible for managing the division’s workload, establishing priorities, reviewing staff work product, ensuring compliance with departmental and County requirements, and supporting timely completion of complex real estate transactions.

ILM provides real estate and land-rights services primarily in support of the Flood Control District and Maricopa County Department of Transportation, as well as other County departments and public-agency partners. The division’s responsibilities include the management and disposition of excess real property; preparation, negotiation, and administration of easements, leases, licenses, rights of entry, permits and intergovernmental agreements; investigation and resolution of encroachments and unauthorized uses of County or District property; and research and analysis of property ownership, title, easement, and other land rights matters.

The Supervisor provides technical guidance on complex real estate matters; reviews transaction documents and supporting materials for accuracy, completeness, and consistency; oversees project documentation, Land Management System records, and project closeout; and ensures items requiring Board of Supervisors/Directors action are complete and submitted in accordance with established deadlines and procedures.

The position works extensively with County departments, the Flood Control District (FCD), Department of Transportation (MCDOT), municipalities utility providers, property owners, title companies, consultants, and state and federal agencies to identify issues, coordinate solutions, and advance County infrastructure and property management objectives.

Requirements

• Three years of professional experience in property management or overseeing real estate functions for a large organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or a closely related field.
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.
• Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona Driver's license by the time of hire

Nice To Haves

• Experience with real estate in government/institution
• Five years of progressively responsible experience managing complex commercial, governmental, or infrastructure-related real estate transactions, including easements, leases, licenses, rights-of-entry, property dispositions, and other land-rights agreements.
• Three years of supervisory, lead, or project-management experience involving professional real estate staff or multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience working with municipalities, special districts, utility companies, transportation agencies, and state or federal agencies.
• Experience reviewing title reports, appraisals, deeds, easements, surveys, legal descriptions, purchase and sale agreements, leases, licenses, and related real estate documents.
• Experience with governmental approval processes, including preparation or review of items requiring governing-board approval.
• Experience researching and resolving property ownership, encroachment, access, easement, and other land-rights issues.
• Working knowledge of condemnation, right-of-way, and public-sector real estate practices.
• Experience using land management, property management, document management, or comparable enterprise information system.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs the daily operations of the Infrastructure Land Rights Management (ILM) Division, including assigning and prioritizing work; monitoring workloads, schedules, and deadlines; reviewing employee work product; providing technical guidance; coaching and developing staff; and ensuring appropriate division coverage and accountability.
• Oversees complex infrastructure real estate transactions involving easements, leases, licenses, rights of entry, permits, intergovernmental agreements, property dispositions, and other agreements affecting County and District-owned real property. Provides direction regarding transaction structure, negotiation, documentation, approvals, and implementation.
• Reviews real estate agreements, deeds, title reports, appraisals, surveys, legal descriptions, exhibits, ownership records, and related documents for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with Real Estate Department and County requirements. Identifies deficiencies and coordinates corrections prior to execution, recording, or other final action.
• Manages the disposition and ongoing management of excess County and District real property, including evaluation of disposal methods, coordination of valuations and due diligence, negotiations, governmental approvals, closing requirements, and related property-management matters.
• Oversees preparation and processing of matters requiring Board of Supervisors or other governmental approval and ensures agreements, agenda materials, supporting documentation, and transaction packages are complete, accurate, and submitted in accordance with established deadlines and procedures.
• Directs and participates in complex land-rights and property research involving ownership, easements, access, right-of-way, title, historical documents, permits, and other recorded or governmental records; evaluates findings and develops recommended courses of action.
• Investigates and coordinates resolution of trespasses, encroachments, unauthorized uses, agreement non-compliance, access issues, and other property-related conflicts involving County or District property, including coordination with affected departments and legal counsel as appropriate.
• Coordinates with the Flood Control District, MCDOT, other County departments, municipalities, utilities, property owners, consultants, and other stakeholders to resolve real estate issues and advance infrastructure projects and departmental priorities. Ensures project records and Land Management System data are accurate, complete, and current; oversees project closeout, performs quality-control reviews and audits, and ensures required transaction documentation is appropriately maintained.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager