VP Real Estate & Public Affairs

Clear Channel Outdoor•Philadelphia, PA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Strategically manage and grow the region’s portfolio of real estate assets while successfully navigating the federal, state, & local regulatory environment and making strategic / tactical decisions about site location, entitlements, design, budgeting, construction and/or acquisition of real estate assets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience.
3 years real estate experience, preferably in charge of either significant portfolio management and/or the entitlement process for a real estate leasing/development firm.
2 years management experience required, preferably in a related field.
Relevant experience managing 3rd party vendors.
Able to read and interpret complex legal, zoning, and technical documents.
Knowledge of media and advertising industry, business cycles, and key revenue and expense drivers.
Proficient in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Able to travel outside of the office 20% of the time for client meetings, corporate meetings, and industry events.
Has a valid driver’s license.
Access to a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree or a real estate license preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages existing real estate assets to secure cash flow; minimize site lease, real estate, and some public affairs expenses; employ capital monies for new construction and acquisitions; and maximize value of assets in condemnation.
Prepare monthly & quarterly reports.
Oversees real estate matters, including policies, and procedures to protect the existing real estate inventory; and work with others to effect laws and public sentiment that is friendly to the company/industry.
Prepare quarterly Real Estate and Public Affairs Reports, strategizing on current issues and developing political and community relationships campaigns.
Coordinates with legal counsel in all matters involving restrictive zoning, takings, lease contract disputes, code violations and other legal issues.
Maintains consistent communications with real estate and public affairs department to effectively share ideas with the parent company and sister divisions.
Manages, coaches, and develops their sales team, holds them accountable against metrics and customer expectations, provides recognition and performance feedback by maximizing individual's talents.
Wins support of programs from various government and community entities consistent with company goals and objectives, while thwarting obstacles to those goals and objectives.
Works with other departments such as sales, marketing, finance, and operations to target opportunities, set real estate goals, and evaluate legal/governmental issues.
Resolves challenging customer complaints.
Other projects and duties assigned.