Senior Manager-Economic Development Department

County Of Albemarle•Charlottesville, VA

6d•$93,544 - $103,390•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager for Economic Development plays a critical role in fostering economic growth by facilitating strategic real estate and land development partnerships with private sector entities. This senior-level position is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and executing opportunities that support business expansion, attraction, and redevelopment efforts in Albemarle County.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or a Bachelor’s degree in Economic Development, Business Administration, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Finance, or a related field.
5 years of experience in economic development, real estate development, public-private partnerships, or a related field.
Experience working with an Economic Development Authority (EDA) on development projects.
Experience in GIS tools and real estate site analysis.
Familiarity with economic development finance, incentives, and infrastructure planning.
Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills to engage with private sector partners, state and regional economic development entities, and local officials.
Ability to manage multiple projects, analyze financial data, and present insights to stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Economic Development, Business Administration, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Finance, or a related field.
8-10 years of experience in economic development, real estate development, public-private partnerships, or a related field.
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Responsibilities

Prepare timely, data-driven responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) from state and regional economic development organizations, ensuring the county remains competitive for site selection opportunities.
Collaborate with utility providers and public agencies to understand infrastructure readiness and address site development needs.
Coordinate with Community Development, Finance & Budget, and others to conduct financial and data analysis to evaluate potential public-private partnerships, ensuring alignment with the county’s economic development goals.
Engage with developers, site selectors, and business leaders to promote investment in new and existing development projects, including large-scale developments, redevelopment efforts, and brownfield revitalization. Facilitate internal coordination for such projects.
Identify and support application for state and federal grant funding.
Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to assess site feasibility, infrastructure constraints, and development potential to support business attraction and expansion.
Maintain a database of buildings and sites.
Support the development and maintenance of a strategy for site development opportunities.
Assisting executing the county’s economic development strategic plan, with a focus on land use, real estate development, and investment attraction.
Support and coordinate efforts related to business attraction, site readiness, and incentive structuring in collaboration with public and private stakeholders.