Senior Property Manager (9255) - SFO - 168021

City and County of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA
Onsite

About The Position

SFO’s Aviation & Space Management division is seeking a Senior Property Manager who thrives at the intersection of airport assets, operations, commercial strategy, and airline partnerships. In this role, you will lead and mentor a team of Property Managers overseeing a diverse portfolio of airlines, government agencies, and aviation-related tenants. You will guide strategic direction, ensure alignment with Airport priorities, and serve as the escalation point for complex facilities, operational and business issues. Under general direction, the Senior Property Manager oversees the administration, negotiation, and compliance of aviation-related leases, permits, operating agreements, and other real property instruments for airlines, government agencies, cargo operators, and aviation-support tenants at San Francisco International Airport. Provide oversight of the administration, compliance, and financial components of leases, permits, operating agreements, and terminal space allocations. Support and lead negotiations for complex, high-impact agreements and property transactions. Guide space planning, tenant relocations, and aviation-related development projects across SFO’s terminals, cargo areas, and support facilities. Conduct portfolio-level analysis, evaluate business opportunities, and develop recommendations supporting SFO’s long-term goals. Serve as the escalation point for resolving complex airport issues related to portfolio tenants and airlines. Lead, supervise, and develop Property Managers responsible for airline, government, and aviation-tenant portfolios. Provide leadership, guidance, generation and approval of agreement terms, compliance activities, billing inputs, and documentation. Build and sustain trusted relationships with airline and tenant partners while representing SFO in meetings and strategic discussions. Coordinate cross-functionally with Operations, Planning, Finance, Legal, and other divisions on portfolio-wide issues. Oversee the administration, compliance, and financial components of leases, permits, operating agreements, and terminal space allocations. Represent the Aviation & Space Management division in meetings, working groups, and tenant discussions. Perform other functions outlined in the 9255 Airport Economic Planner.

Requirements

  • Possession of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Economics, Business, Accounting, Airport Management, International Relations, Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
  • Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the area(s) appropriate to the assigned position. These areas may include but are not limited to municipal bond and debt issuance’s, investment portfolios, capital project analyses and evaluation, contracts, budgets, retail branch or airline line station management, airport retail program development, airport property management, transportation service planning or marketing, international trade, customer service planning, aviation risk assessment, aviation space utilization or expansion.
  • Applicants must meet the minimum qualification by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
  • Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
  • All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline.
  • Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.
  • Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.
  • Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.
  • Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a Completed City and County of San Francisco application.
  • Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening.
  • Employment in this position requires that the incumbent submit an application for, successfully acquire and maintain a Customs Access Seal.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with airline affairs, aviation-related property management, airport real estate, airline management, or commercial property leasing.
  • Proficiency with leasing and contract administration functions and customer / tenant relations.
  • Knowledge of airport operations, tenant needs, and aviation business practices.
  • Strong oral and written communication, analytical, and proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with tenant representatives and internal stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with financial principles related to airport rates, billing systems, or revenue processes.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees the administration, negotiation, and compliance of aviation-related leases, permits, operating agreements, and other real property instruments for airlines, government agencies, cargo operators, and aviation-support tenants at San Francisco International Airport.
  • Provides oversight of the administration, compliance, and financial components of leases, permits, operating agreements, and terminal space allocations.
  • Supports and leads negotiations for complex, high-impact agreements and property transactions.
  • Guides space planning, tenant relocations, and aviation-related development projects across SFO’s terminals, cargo areas, and support facilities.
  • Conducts portfolio-level analysis, evaluates business opportunities, and develops recommendations supporting SFO’s long-term goals.
  • Serves as the escalation point for resolving complex airport issues related to portfolio tenants and airlines.
  • Leads, supervises, and develops Property Managers responsible for airline, government, and aviation-tenant portfolios.
  • Provides leadership, guidance, generation and approval of agreement terms, compliance activities, billing inputs, and documentation.
  • Builds and sustains trusted relationships with airline and tenant partners while representing SFO in meetings and strategic discussions.
  • Coordinates cross-functionally with Operations, Planning, Finance, Legal, and other divisions on portfolio-wide issues.
  • Represents the Aviation & Space Management division in meetings, working groups, and tenant discussions.
  • Performs other functions outlined in the 9255 Airport Economic Planner.

Benefits

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