REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST - SENIOR

City of Milwaukee•Milwaukee, WI

19d

About The Position

Advancing economic and housing development goals, the Real Estate Development Specialist and Real Estate Development Specialist-Senior coordinate and manage complex real estate acquisition and disposition projects involving City-owned land and buildings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in real estate, construction management, urban planning, architecture or similar field from an accredited college or university.
Four years of professional experience in the acquisition and/or disposition of real estate, economic development, engineering project management, or performing similar duties related to the position.
Valid driver's license and the availability of a properly-insured personal vehicle for use on the job at the time of appointment and throughout employment. Private automobile allowance may be paid pursuant to Section 350-183 of the Milwaukee Code.
Equivalent combinations of education and professional experience may also be considered.

Nice To Haves

Real Estate Broker's License.
Property appraisal experience.
Certification as Hazardous Material Manager or Environmental Hygienist.
State of Wisconsin Notary Public.
Department of Transportation (DOT) Relocation Specialist.

Responsibilities

Manage real estate disposition projects, including analyzing commercial, industrial, and vacant lot real estate acquired through tax foreclosure or by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (RACM).
Inspect properties inside and outside in all neighborhoods of the City.
Price properties for sale; research properties before sale. Manage the marketing of properties through multiple listing services, review offers to purchase, evaluate proposals, and complete buyer background assessments.
Manage real estate closing process with buyers, including preparing closing statements and transaction documents, attending or performing closings, and preparing and recording deeds with the Milwaukee County Register of Deeds.
Manage the disposition of surplus Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), Milwaukee Public Library (MPL), and other municipal properties by creating requests for proposals, preparing marketing materials and correspondence, and coordinating with City officials and staff.
Coordinate and execute work with other governmental agencies to achieve the acquisition of privately-owned property (eminent domain).
Assist with requesting demolition of commercial properties.
Research real estate matters, making recommendations to DCD staff, other City staff, and elected officials.
Attend public meetings on behalf of the DCD regarding relevant projects. Present files and sales to the Common Council and other relevant boards, such as the City Plan Commission, for approval.
Lead coordination within the Department of City Development (DCD) and in collaboration with other City departments on real estate functions, including obtaining street/alley dedications, coordinating proposal review and closings to align with concurrent planning, zoning, and incentive reviews, and combination/division of land.
Work with stakeholders to review easements, present easements to the Common Council for approval, execute documents for projects involving City real estate, record easements, and distribute recorded copies to various City departments.
Prepare tenant relocation plans in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Establish tenant eligibility, provide technical advice, and compute financial benefits for residents and businesses displaced by actions of the City in the furtherance of blight elimination and revitalization objectives.
Act as a relocation consultant, providing advice to displaced persons and entities providing relocation benefits.
Develop and maintain partnerships with existing area businesses, residents and non-profit organizations to advance real estate initiatives.
Assist with applying for and managing grants to support industrial area redevelopment and economic development initiatives.
Coordinate with public and private partners on issues related to job creation, freight movement needs, and infrastructure improvements to support economic development initiatives within the City's manufacturing and industrial areas.
Prepare communications and reports to officials, departments, and agencies.
Coordinate and manage consultant and construction contracts within industrial and brownfield areas, including the planning and development of necessary infrastructure improvements on land.
Negotiate agreements with public and private sector partners. Coordinate required public approvals for infrastructure and development activities, and coordinate with stakeholders.
Serve as project manager, coordinating economic development and real estate-related activities at large-scale sites owned by the City of Milwaukee and RACM.
Facilitate real estate transactions, providing technical assistance to developers, and coordinating with various City departments and other agencies to promote economic development, investment, brownfield cleanup, and job attraction and retention.
Serve as property manager and primary tenant point of contact for project areas.
Coordinate and manage consultant and construction contracts for facilities management of properties, buildings, and tenants.
Negotiate and draft license and lease agreements on City and RACM-owned commercial property.