What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airport Properties Manager - Finance (Administrative Manager) position at City of Colorado Springs?
Airport Properties Manager - Finance (Administrative Manager)
The Colorado Springs Airport is seeking a dynamic and experienced Airport Properties Manager to lead our Properties Team. In this role, you will oversee property management functions including lease negotiation, contract/finance administration, business development, and stakeholder engagement. You will play a key role in maximizing airport revenue, fostering economic growth, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
The Colorado Springs Airport serves as the gateway to the Colorado Springs community, welcoming more than two million travelers annually. Learn more about our airport here: https://coloradosprings.gov/flycos
As the Airport Properties Manager, you will manage the following:
- Develop, negotiate and administer complex ground and facility leases, terminal leases, airline use and lease agreements, concessions, parking, ground transportation, and other revenue producing programs while ensuring compliance with regulation and standards for both aeronautical and non-aeronautical activities.
- Design, implement and monitor compliance program ensuring rent reviews, renewals, and contract terms.
- Apply knowledge of real estate values, accounting, financial planning, market trends, and contract law to develop and execute financially sound agreements.
- Engages with prospective tenants and developers including by presenting financial analyses, proposals, and delivering persuasive presentations; Ensure tenant satisfaction and retention
- Ensure leases adhere to FAA grant assurances, which require that airport property is used to generate fair market value revenue with a strong understanding of GAAP, enterprise budgeting, and FAA compliance regulations.
- Represent the Airport in negotiations and tenant affairs and serve as the primary point of contact with respect to the property, parking, and ground transportation programs.
- Serve as subject matter expert on airport property development, land use, and regulatory compliance; Develop long-term revenue forecasts based on current and future tenant and Airport projects and activities.
- Supervise a team of property specialists, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance management.
- Research and keep abreast of aviation industry standards to update the Airport’s policies, standards, and programs in alignment with Airport’s Master Plan and strategic vision
- Other duties as assigned
- Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in business administration, real estate, public administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in property management, real estate development, or a related field.
- At least two years of administrator and/or supervisory experience.
The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.
- Strong knowledge of aviation, lease management and compliance, property management, and contract negotiation.
- Experience with airport property regulations, FAA rules/compliance, and local and federal leasing requirements.
- Experience using property management or lease administration software.
- Experience with finance, accounting and developing compliance programs.
Please contact Kristen Clinton at Kristen.Clinton@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.
Pre-employment Requirements: The selected candidate must pass (or have already passed) a fingerprint-based criminal history records check as required by the Transportation Security Administration.
Salary : $104,568 - $125,532