Real Estate Administrator (CIP)

City of Chandler•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

The City of Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is seeking a Real Estate Administrator for its Capital Improvements Division. The position administers real estate activities and transactions for the City, including leasing and selling City-owned property, purchasing property for City departments and project rights-of-way, managing City-owned property, coordinating maintenance, tracking rent, and providing general real estate consultation. The position supervises professional and clerical personnel. The Capital Improvements Division manages and coordinates the design and construction of City capital infrastructure, including procurement of professional services, design, construction, and construction management for transportation, utilities, public buildings, community services, and other general government improvements. The division is an APWA-accredited agency and an ADOT-certified agency for administering design and construction of State- and federally grant-funded transportation projects. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A flex schedule may be considered after successful completion of a six-month probationary period. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options may also be available when available. Employment is contingent on acceptable driving-record results; fingerprinting with successful results is required as a condition of continued employment. The City maintains a Drug Free Workplace Policy, and certain positions require pre-employment drug testing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, or a related field, and six years of progressively responsible experience in a corporate or government real estate entity responsible for real estate acquisition, management, and disposition, with a focus on large capital projects; or an equivalent combination of experience and training providing the necessary knowledge and abilities.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Pass an employment driving-record check with acceptable results.
Successful fingerprinting results as a condition of continued employment.
Comply with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy; certain positions require pre-employment drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of standard real estate contracts and documentation.
Knowledge of and experience with 49 CFR Part 24, the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970.
Strong negotiation skills.
Ability to prepare and present status or progress information to groups such as Council, clients, management, and colleagues.
Prior supervisory experience.
Senior Right of Way Agent certification through the International Right of Way Association (IRWA).
Experience managing public-sector real estate programs supporting capital improvement projects.
Experience with property acquisition, easement negotiations, right-of-way acquisition, property appraisal review, relocation requirements, and real estate transaction documentation.
Experience interpreting engineering plans, construction documents, legal descriptions, title reports, environmental assessments, and property appraisals.

Responsibilities

Administer real estate activities and transactions for the City.
Lease and sell City-owned property.
Purchase property for City departments and acquire right-of-way for projects.
Manage City-owned property, including budgeting, maintenance coordination, and rent tracking.
Provide general real estate consultation.
Supervise professional and clerical personnel.

Benefits

Up to 8 hours of paid time off annually to volunteer in the community.
Three medical plans, dental coverage, and vision coverage.
Accrual of 130 hours of paid vacation in the first year, available for use following accrual.
Accrual of 96 hours of paid sick leave in the first year, available for use following accrual.
12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break leave at the end of 2026.
Arizona State Retirement System participation with a 100% City contribution match.
City contributions of 1% of gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation.
Employee Wellness program with a $350 incentive.
Professional development opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually.
Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership.
Flexible schedule and remote-work options when available.
Open and collaborative work environment.
Business-casual dress code, with jeans on Fridays.