Real Estate Manager chez City of Fort Lauderdale, FL

About the Department

The City of Fort Lauderdale seeks a Real Estate Manager.

The Real Estate Manager is a highly responsible management position within the City Manager’s Office. This role is responsible for planning, managing, coordinating, and directing the City’s real estate portfolio, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, property management, negotiations, and oversight of City-owned and leased assets. The position ensures the efficient use of real estate assets while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and City policies.

The Real Estate Manager is highly involved in the negotiations, administration, and oversight of public-private partnership (P3) projects and leads major initiatives related to redevelopment, land use, property valuation, and strategic planning to meet the City’s short- and long-term real estate needs.

Work is performed under the general direction of the City Manager, or designee, and is reviewed through reports, meetings, and evaluation of results achieved.

This is a Non-classified "at-will" position and not subject to Civil Service Rules or any collective bargaining agreement.

Position Duties

• Manages day-to-day operations of the City’s real estate portfolio, including acquisitions, dispositions, leases, licenses, easements, and property management activities.
• Negotiates and administers real estate transactions on behalf of the City, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, City Code, and City Commission policy direction.
• Participates in strategic planning initiatives and contributes to citywide frameworks for property management, redevelopment, and asset utilization.
• Provides technical expertise in property valuation, appraisal review, due diligence, and title matters.
• Evaluates financial and risk components of P3 projects and development and ground lease agreements to ensure the City’s interests are advanced and protected.
• Prepares and presents recommendations to the Assistant City Manager, City Manager, Budget Advisory Board, and City Commission regarding property, asset or real estate-related matters.
• Oversees external consultants, appraisers, brokers, attorneys, and other professionals engaged in real estate projects.
• Develops and implements real estate policies, procedures, and strategies to support economic development, redevelopment, and operational efficiency.
• Represents the City in public meetings, community workshops, public hearings, and intergovernmental discussions on real estate and redevelopment initiatives, ensuring transparency and alignment with industry best practices, legislative direction and community needs.
• Oversees and monitors revenue from leases, concessions, and other agreements to maximize the value of municipal assets and ensure compliance with City policies and financial goals.
• Coordinates with City departments, Charter offices, agencies, private developers, and community stakeholders to advance initiatives in alignment with the City’s comprehensive plan and strategic goals.
• Manages the division budget and provides recommendations on staffing, operations, and program initiatives.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned personnel, setting goals and performance standards.
• Prepares and/or presents agenda items, memorandums, resolutions, ordinances, contracts, and other documentation for City Commission consideration.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Urban Planning, Legal Studies or a closely related field
2. A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in real estate management, property acquisition/disposition, real estate development, leasing, asset management, project management or closely related field
3. Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience
4. Additional qualifying experience or coursework at an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education/experience
5. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204).to the online application. 

1.  A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school including membership in good standing with The Florida Bar
2. Real estate transaction experience
3. Professional certification such as Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), Certified Property Manager (CPM), Member of the Appraisal Institute (MAI), or Real Estate Broker’s License
4. Experience working for a municipality or government agency
5. Experience in redevelopment, economic development, or large-scale property management

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Other Qualifications

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204). to the online application.