Real Estate Portfolio Manager
About The Position
The City of Charlotte seeks a strategic and experienced Municipal Real Estate Portfolio Manager to oversee the acquisition, disposition, leasing, and property management of city-owned and leased assets. The role ensures alignment with Charlotte’s growth initiatives, fiscal stewardship, and community development goals, and collaborates across departments to support the city’s operational and strategic real estate needs. The position develops long-term portfolio strategies, supports asset performance reviews and redevelopment recommendations, and aligns portfolio decisions with city planning, sustainability, and equity goals. It leads property acquisitions and dispositions, negotiates leases and licenses, coordinates property operations, and maintains records and reporting systems. The manager also prepares materials for city leadership and public meetings, ensures compliance with applicable policies and public engagement requirements, and represents the city in stakeholder and intergovernmental negotiations. The work takes place in a hybrid office/field environment and includes required site visits. Some evening and weekend work is required, including for council meetings or urgent property matters. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination; candidates may also be asked to complete a skills test or other assessments. The City of Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Public Administration, Finance, Urban Planning, or a related field, or equivalent background, education, and experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in real estate.
- Familiarity with North Carolina municipal law and public procurement practices.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Proficiency in real estate systems, including Cityworks and Workday.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Analytical ability to synthesize data and present actionable insights.
- Customer service, collaboration, conflict management, interpersonal communication, public speaking, and process improvement skills.
- Ability to exercise good and independent judgment.
- Some evening and weekend work is required.
- Site visits are required in a hybrid office/field environment.
Nice To Haves
- Real estate experience in a municipal or public-sector setting.
- North Carolina Real Estate Broker’s License; listed as preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement long-term strategies for optimizing the city’s real estate portfolio.
- Participate in real estate asset performance reviews and collaborate on recommendations for repositioning or redevelopment opportunities.
- Align portfolio decisions with city planning, sustainability, and equity goals.
- Lead site selection, due diligence, negotiations, and closing processes for acquisitions.
- Coordinate with legal, planning, and engineering teams to obtain approvals and ensure compliance.
- Manage property dispositions in accordance with city policies and public transparency requirements.
- Negotiate lease and license agreements for the city as landlord or tenant.
- Maintain tracking systems for lease terms, payments, insurance, and renewals.
- Collaborate with Finance, Risk, and Facilities Operations to ensure operational readiness.
- Ensure maintenance, access, and operational coordination for city facilities.
- Support move-in and move-out logistics and inventory tracking.
- Prepare reports and presentations for Finance, Leadership, City Council, and community or public meetings and hearings.
- Ensure compliance with local ordinances, public notice requirements, and community engagement standards.
- Represent the city in intergovernmental and stakeholder negotiations.
- Use platforms such as Cityworks and Workday for documentation and workflow.
- Maintain lease abstracts, property records, and audit-ready documentation.
- Support integration of GIS and asset management tools.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
