Real Property Project Manager

POSITION: Real Property Project Manager

DIVISION: Administration

DEPARTMENT: Real Property

UNION/GRADE: Unit 6/Grade 11

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BASIC PURPOSE:

Supports the Manager, Real Property and Outreach by coordinating the Authority's real estate acquisition, disposition, planning and reuse projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the Manager, Real Property and Outreach.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements strategy for acquiring, disposing of or planning for real estate and/or property rights. Researches and analyzes financial data and other relevant factors to determine the most favorable negotiating position for the Authority.
• Meets with each project manager to analyze the Authority's needs and constraints on each purchase, lease or disposition.
• Coordinates the plans and actions of the Real Property Department with Law, Public Affairs, Engineering and Construction, Wastewater Operations, Waterworks and other divisions.
• Assists with negotiations for acquisition of property with affected owners, i.e. private individuals and entities, state agencies, local municipalities, etc.
• Provides functional supervision over consultants under contract to Real Property (appraisers, architects, planners, etc.).
• Drafts staff summaries on the actions of the Real Property Department that need the Board's approval for review by the Manager, Real Property and Outreach.
• Administers the Authority's property leases, as directed, including but not limited to payment of rent, utilities, taxes and acts as a liaison between Authority and landlord; prepares projections required for CEB.
• Monitors all fee based 8(m) and telecommunication permit agreements including proposals, fees, modifications and coordination with Operations.
• Collaborates with the Planning Department (GIS) to maintain a comprehensive electronic database of the Authority's property interests and prepare for GIS mapping.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Knowledge of finance and real estate principles and practices as normally attained through a Bachelor's degree in business administration, paralegal studies, urban planning or related field; and
• At least five (5) years related experience in paralegal, real estate, or property management experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in public finance and planning issues preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with real estate and land acquisition forms, regulations, and practices.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Class D Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operators Licensor driver's license from an adjacent state.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Office machines as normally associated with a professional office environment, including the use of telephones, personal computers, word processing and other software, email, videoconference applications, copiers, scanners, and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, including office equipment, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.

There are no requirements that weight be lifted or force be exerted in the performance of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually a moderately quiet office setting.

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.