Real Estate Assistant Director

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Real Estate Portfolio Director, the Assistant Director of Real Estate Portfolio oversees and supports the execution of the City’s comprehensive real estate strategies. This position manages the day to day operational, financial, and administrative functions of the City’s real estate portfolio, including acquisitions, dispositions, abandonments, leasing, appraisals, asset management, and redevelopment activities. The role ensures alignment of real estate operations with City policies, long range planning, strategic priorities, and public interest objectives. The Assistant Director applies industry best practices in real estate management, supports integrated operational environments, and advances data driven decision making to optimize performance outcomes across the portfolio. This is a seasoned professional and managerial role requiring independent judgment, technical expertise, and the ability to coordinate multi departmental initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in real estate transactions, asset management, development, or portfolio administration.
• Two (2) years of managerial or supervisory experience.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications (e.g., CCIM, MAI, PMP, Real Property Administrator, real estate license) preferred but not required.
• Master’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Public Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Seven (7)+ years of real estate management or municipal/large portfolio asset experience.
• Demonstrated experience with redevelopment, public private partnerships, or government real estate operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees execution of the City’s real estate portfolio strategy, including acquisitions, dispositions, abandonments, relocations, redevelopment activities, and leasing transactions.
• Leads development and implementation of asset management frameworks, performance measures, and long range real estate plans.
• Manages appraisal processes, valuation reviews, due diligence activities, and feasibility evaluations to support decision making.
• Directs the preparation, accuracy, and integrity of real estate records, portfolio analytics, reports, and property databases.
• Coordinates with legal, finance, procurement, planning, and departmental stakeholders to ensure compliance with policies, laws, and regulations.
• Oversees contract negotiations, third party vendor relationships, consultant oversight, and execution of real estate agreements.
• Supports budget planning, forecasting, capital planning, and financial modeling for real estate transactions and asset operations.
• Leads or supports redevelopment initiatives, public private partnerships, and strategic planning for underutilized assets.
• Provides guidance on policy development, process improvements, and operational efficiencies within the City’s real estate functions.
• Prepares presentations, briefings, and recommendations for senior leadership, elected officials, and public bodies.
• Engages with community stakeholders, external partners, and neighborhoods to support transparency and project alignment with City needs.
• Supervises staff, assigns work, evaluates performance, and ensures professional development across the real estate team.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

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