Job Summary
The Public Works Department is hiring a Real Estate Service Manager!
Make An Impact
The City of Salem is seeking a highly experienced and innovative Real Estate Services Manager to join our Public Works Department. In this role, you will oversee the acquisition, disposition, and management of City-owned properties and demonstrate the ability to deliver projects in a timely and cost-effective manner while maintaining customer-centric service. You will lead a team of real estate professionals and be responsible for negotiating complex real estate transactions, managing special projects, and ensuring quality control over legal agreements and documents.
This is an exceptional opportunity to take on a vital leadership role in delivering projects funded by a $300 million infrastructure bond and make a lasting impact on the City of Salem. You will be part of an innovative team dedicated to building public spaces that enhance our community's quality of life. Advance your career while making a real difference in the city you serve.
What You Will Do
The Real Estate Services Manager will act in a leadership capacity, providing training and technical direction to real property specialists engaged in leasing, property management, appraisals, right of way acquisitions, sales, and relocation assistance. You will be working with both internal and external customers throughout the City, which will include City leadership, planners, engineers, archaeologists, private and public landowners, tribal/federal/state/local representatives, non-profit organizations, developers, and the public. Your working knowledge of federal, state and local acquisition requirements, accessing land records using GIS systems, conducting title searches, formulating real estate offers and purchase/sale agreements, reviewing appraisals and environmental assessments, and participating in public outreach efforts related to land acquisitions and rights of entry will also be utilized.
Public Works is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Salem is positioned to handle growth to support a livable community. The department partners closely with the Community Planning and Development Department on the building, operation, and maintenance of City infrastructure, including the delivery of a $300 million infrastructure bond. This position will primarily support Public Works infrastructure projects and airport leasehold management but will also support the real estate management Community Planning and Development’s Riverfront-Downtown Urban Renewal Area owned leasehold spaces and redevelopment projects, and city-wide real estate needs.
Additional Information On Job Responsibilities
- Maintain knowledge of the complex legal requirements applicable to management of properties purchased with federal-aid transportation funds, as well as a thorough knowledge and understanding of the many federal and state statutes, regulations, and policy and procedural directives applicable to such activities
- Negotiate and oversee the acquisition of real estate for public use, including conducting title research, due diligence, and property valuations, making offers, and managing acquisitions through closing
- Prepare staff reports and provide other written and verbal communications to City Council
- Administer the marketing, disposition, and management of City-owned properties, including leasing, property sales, and surplus property auctions
- Serve on project teams for large-scale real estate projects involving developers, government agencies, and corporate entities
- Review and revise complex legal agreements such as leases, deeds, and development agreements
- Collaborate with other City departments, external agencies, and stakeholders on real estate matters
- Provide expert guidance to staff on contract interpretation and real estate inquiries from the public
- Ensure quality assurance and adherence to policies, regulations, and best practices across all real estate activities
- Prepare Requests for Proposals and process contracts for independent contractors hired to provide professional service
- Manage minor tenant improvements to support property acquisitions, property sales, and lease requirements.
- Prepare reports, studies, budget proposals and other analytical studies pertaining to real property acquisition and disposition for public projects
- Negotiate for the acquisition of a variety of property types: commercial, residential, vacant land, encumbered land (easements for conservation, flood control, and/or road right-of-way)
What can we offer you for all your hard work?
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
- Competitive pay.
- Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
- Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Voluntary long-term care.
- Employee wellness program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee health clinic.
- Position schedule is Monday through Friday.
- Our team follows a hybrid schedule working in-office 3 days a week and remotely for the rest with manager approval. This is subject to change based on business needs.
- The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Equal Pay .
What are the minimum qualifications?
- Must pass the pre-employment background check, or the Transportation Security Administrator (TSA) criminal background check depending on area of assignment.
- Must have an Oregon Driver license and a driving record that meets the City of Salem’s driving standards.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, or a related field, and six years of progressively responsible professional managerial experience, including managing supervisory staff, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential functions of work.
- Depending on the area of assignment, certifications or licenses may be required or preferred (and maintained throughout employment).
Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.
About Us
The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon, located in the heart Willamette Valley, and is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 170,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.
A Full-service City, Salem Has Eight Primary Departments
Community Planning and Development, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, and Public Works. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members. The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Community Planning and Development department.
Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Manager II .
How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
To apply, click on the green “Apply” button to complete your application. Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to include how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification in your application.
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