Real Estate Manager

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Real Estate Manager oversees the Real Estate Section within Bernalillo County Public Works - Technical Services. The role manages the planning, research, negotiation, acquisition, and disposition of real property; supervises section personnel; develops policies and procedures for real estate transactions; and maintains records of County-owned real estate. Supervisory duties include selecting, training, evaluating, coaching, disciplining, and terminating employees. The manager coordinates real estate activities with County departments and State and Federal agencies, prepares and evaluates documents related to real and personal property interests, and serves as the primary liaison with property owners during acquisitions and negotiations. The position also evaluates and improves program effectiveness. Essential duties are primarily performed indoors, with travel in a County vehicle potentially required for site visits and meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a related field.
Nine years of work experience involving real estate.
Two years of experience in a managerial role.
Possess and maintain an International Right of Way Association (IRWA) designation, or obtain it within 30 months of hire.
Possess and maintain a valid New Mexico real estate license.
Possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintain a valid license while employed.
Successfully complete a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Adhere to all County safety guidelines.
Complete all FEMA training assigned to the position.
Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.
An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Real estate project management experience for federal, state, or local government.

Responsibilities

Manage the operations and staff of the Real Estate Section.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for real estate activities.
Maintain accurate records of all County-owned real estate transactions.
Oversee research, planning, negotiation, acquisition, and disposition of real estate, coordinating with County departments and State and Federal agencies.
Prepare, review, and evaluate legal documents related to real and personal property interests.
Submit complete document and map packages to appraisers and engineers for project support.
Act as the primary liaison with property owners during acquisition and negotiation processes.
Apply administrative and managerial principles to evaluate and improve program effectiveness.
Select, train, evaluate, coach, discipline, and terminate section personnel.