Anticipated hiring salary is between $93,503 - $110,004 depending on qualifications

The Real Estate Manager is primarily responsible for implementing strategic and tactical aspects of leasing, lease development and property/lease management of alliance properties that are necessary to the success of the NWSA. The emphasis of this position is on leasing and property management of alliance container support and industrial properties primarily in the North Harbor (Seattle) with occasional work in the South Harbor (Tacoma).

Executes the many different property related transactions ranging from leasing, property management, and property encumbrances (including, but not limited to: licenses, easements, use agreements and railroad use agreements).

• Serves as the central point of contact for assigned tenants and customers through the lease development process including initial contact, lease negotiations, tenant financial analysis and development of final lease document. Work with Commercial and Operations staff to identify, develop, prioritize, and recommend opportunities; plan and execute these strategies.
• Utilizes internal resources in order to pursue business opportunities and to maximize asset utilization to create value, revenue, and profit. Manages and controls operating expenses by negotiating strong tenant agreements and developing cost containment/reduction strategies for the portfolio. Analyzes and evaluates property proposals and reports, recommending changes to senior management to produce a higher rate of return. Develops and manages annual lease revenue and expense budgets as well as long range forecasts for each property in the portfolio.
• Manages assigned alliance properties on an ongoing basis to maximize return. Oversees tenant improvement projects/or port construction projects. Interprets all lease provisions and coordinates and works as liaison between maintenance and tenants to resolve disputes. Meets and communicates regularly with alliance staff to ensure all rents are current, billing disputes and late payments are handled per policy (including charging late fees/penalties) and default notices and unlawful detainer notices are processed when necessary.
• Assists with commission presentations as needed; collaborates with Public Affairs on special events, inquiries and concerns related to assigned portfolios.
• Stays informed about other port authorities and competitors. Converts this understanding of relative comparative advantages into strategic objective recommendations and communicate with alliance Real Estate team. Builds and maintains successful inter-departmental relationships necessary for project support.
• Attends and participates in other department meetings that pertain to issues impacting alliance tenants.

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, marketing, finance, or related field required. An additional four (4) years of relevant experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree. 

Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in commercial/industrial real estate leasing and property management and/or commercial real estate development required. Experience in the maritime industry is highly desirable. 

The successful candidate must possess (or obtain within 30 days of employment) a valid driver's license. Candidate must be able to successfully complete a background investigation. Candidate must also be able to obtain/maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), which is a program managed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Information on this program can be viewed here.