Real Property Agent

County of Orange•Costa Mesa, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Real Property Agent performs highly complex data and revenue analysis related to airport property acquisitions, requests for proposals, leases, contracts, and other property management functions involving airlines, concessions, general aviation, real estate, and ground transportation that directly affect airport operations. The position is in John Wayne Airport’s Commercial and Revenue Development Division, which develops, implements, and monitors the Airport’s commercial real property contracts, licenses, and leases. Its activities include concession analysis, planning, and leasing, as well as work involving airlines, food service, retail, rental cars, parking, tenant improvements, ground transportation, airline affairs, general aviation leasing, and commercial advertising. The role supports effective commercial revenue and business-partner relationships while promoting customer service, safety, security, efficient operations, and innovative revenue opportunities. The ideal candidate has relevant commercial property, lease administration, or data and revenue analysis experience and can analyze complex property and financial information, manage real estate agreements and projects, prepare procurement and administrative documents, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and represent the Airport in public and industry settings. Employees must pass the required airport background checks and obtain or possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and Airport Access Badge with Airport Driving Endorsement. The badge and endorsement must be obtained within ten days of employment and renewed annually.

Requirements

At least four years of experience in lease administration, commercial property management, or data and revenue analysis related to ground transportation, concessions, rental cars, or airline affairs in an airport environment or another high-traffic venue such as a commercial shopping center or event facility.
A bachelor's degree in real estate, business administration, public administration, political science, finance, economics, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the required experience; a degree is not required.
Ability to understand and apply business mathematics and basic statistical methods to assess revenue generation and performance measures.
Ability to analyze data, identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and draw logical conclusions.
Ability to interpret technical information related to real estate, construction, finance, and legal matters.
Knowledge and ability to apply lease administration, property management, and real estate contract administration principles, practices, and procedures.
Ability to conduct financial, market, cost-benefit, and multi-year analyses.
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications and maintain accurate property, lease, portfolio, and financial records.
Ability to analyze and interpret lease documents, title reports, contracts, ordinances, directives, and related documents.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including preparing clear, concise, logical, and persuasive reports and correspondence.
Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure, exercise sound judgment and attention to detail, and resolve difficult situations.
Ability to establish effective working relationships and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
Valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, by date of appointment.
Possess or obtain a valid Airport Access Badge with an Airport Driving Endorsement within ten days of employment, and maintain and renew it annually.
Must clear a Criminal History Records Check, Transportation Security Administration check, and Security Threat Assessment check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with public sector procurement.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Accredited Airport Executive (AAAE) certification.
Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation.
California Real Estate License.
Property Management certification.
Commercial Real Estate certification.
Deputy Purchasing Agent certification with the County.
Other relevant industry certifications.

Responsibilities

Perform complex data and revenue analysis related to airport property acquisitions, RFPs, leases, contracts, and property management functions.
Support property management and business decisions through financial, market, cost-benefit, and multi-year analyses.
Prepare, negotiate, administer, and enforce real estate agreements, including leases, licenses, and related contractual documents.
Calculate and administer rent adjustments and other financial obligations in accordance with lease and license requirements.
Maintain accurate property, lease, portfolio, and financial records, including records of security deposits and correspondence.
Analyze lease documents, title reports, contracts, ordinances, directives, minute orders, and other documents related to airport property and concession transactions.
Research and apply airport, concession, property, market, appraisal, environmental, and property-condition information to support decisions and recommendations.
Develop practical solutions to complex property management and real estate issues and apply project management principles to real estate initiatives from planning through completion.
Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate programs, policies, and work assignments while managing competing priorities.
Prepare and present reports, memoranda, Agenda Staff Reports, Board filings, and other business correspondence.
Develop Requests for Proposals, Requests for Information, Board of Supervisors agenda items, and related procurement and administrative documents.
Communicate concession and property terms, conditions, policies, regulations, and guidelines clearly to relevant stakeholders.
Establish and maintain working relationships with tenants, clients, County staff, County Counsel, the County Executive Office, the Board of Supervisors, and the public.
Represent John Wayne Airport before boards, commissions, community groups, and industry organizations; manage differing viewpoints and challenging interactions.
Maintain knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies through ongoing professional development.