Real Estate Manager

The University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Real Estate Manager manages and oversees University real property and related projects, with primary responsibility for property management and project management. The position manages leased properties and coordinates renovation, maintenance, tenant improvement, relocation, and other facility-related projects from planning through completion. It serves as a liaison among University stakeholders, property owners, tenants, contractors, vendors, and governmental entities to resolve property issues and manage projects and property obligations. The role also provides real estate analysis, technical expertise, and planning support for decisions about University properties and facilities.

The position manages the University’s leased-property portfolio, including lease compliance, property conditions, maintenance, tenant and landlord obligations, inspections, cellular antenna sites, easements, and property boundaries. It plans and manages projects involving University-owned and leased facilities, including scope, budgets, schedules, procurement, contractor coordination, quality, and delivery. It also monitors real estate markets, assesses property conditions and values, analyzes buildings, leases, and space utilization, and supports acquisition and planning decisions.

The Real Estate Manager coordinates with University departments and administrators, governmental agencies, property owners, tenants, contractors, and neighboring entities. Departmental responsibilities include contributing to planning and process improvement, developing standards and resources, sharing expertise, and participating in special assignments. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and is based at the Tucson Campus. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional-level experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Knowledge of commercial property management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of project management practices related to renovations, maintenance, tenant improvements, relocations, and facility projects.
• Skill in planning, coordinating, and monitoring property and facility projects from planning through completion.
• Skill in evaluating and resolving property, tenant, facility, and project-related issues.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• 8 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the University’s leased-property portfolio, including tenant and landlord obligations, lease compliance, property conditions, maintenance needs, and operational matters.
• Act as a liaison among the University, tenants, landlords, and other stakeholders to resolve property issues and ensure lease obligations are met.
• Inspect properties, identify building deficiencies, develop scopes of work, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Manage cellular antenna sites on University property, including agreement compliance, site access, modification requests, construction review, and new site activity.
• Review property easements, boundaries, and related real estate matters for compliance; coordinate with governmental agencies and entities whose work affects University property.
• Plan and manage renovation, tenant improvement, repair, maintenance, demolition, relocation, and other projects involving University-owned and leased facilities.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and implementation plans, and coordinate projects from initiation through completion.
• Procure contractor bids and coordinate and oversee contractors, vendors, project superintendents, tradespeople, and University personnel.
• Monitor project performance, quality, timelines, budgets, University standards, and outcomes; identify issues and implement solutions.
• Evaluate building conditions and infrastructure, troubleshoot problems, and develop scopes of work.
• Monitor real estate markets and provide analysis and property information to support potential University acquisitions and other real estate decisions.
• Assess real property conditions and values and provide professional real estate and broker expertise.
• Analyze buildings, leases, and space utilization to support planning and decision-making.
• Develop space utilization plans for leased properties and provide research and analysis for departmental and University planning.
• Coordinate with University administrators and departments, governmental agencies, property owners, tenants, contractors, and neighboring entities on matters affecting University real estate and facilities.
• Communicate complex property and project information, facilitate stakeholder cooperation, and keep the University informed of external activities affecting its properties or real estate interests.
• Contribute expertise to departmental planning, process improvement, cross-training, resource development, search committees, and special assignments.
• Develop and improve processes, standards, and resources related to assigned responsibilities; share expertise and lessons learned and contribute to departmental and University initiatives.
• Demonstrate professionalism, collaboration, sound judgment, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability programs
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reduction at the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University for the employee and qualified family members
• Retirement plans
• Access to University of Arizona recreation and cultural activities
• Innovative work-life programs

What This Job Offers

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