Real Estate Manager - Economic Development

Anticipated Hiring Range:    $123,100 - $155,024 Annually

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary:

The City of Greeley is seeking a Real Estate Manager with specialized experience in right of way acquisition to join the Department of Economic Development and Urban Revitalization (EDUR). EDUR is passionate about promoting growth that aligns with community goals and improves residents’ quality of life.

The Real Estate Manager will report to the Deputy Director of the Department and lead the Real Estate Management Division. This Division oversees all facets of municipal real estate acquisitions and dispositions, including easements, right of way agreements, and utility leases, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws. The successful candidate will provide support to other city departments with services that include land acquisitions and right of way appraisals and agreements, collaboration with legal teams and other department heads, and work to grow the service and visibility of the Division within the city.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college/university or specialized technical training of equivalent length that provides comprehensive understanding of real estate
• 5 years of experience in real estate with at least 2 years of acquisition experience that includes eminent domain
• Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Qualified Federal Aide Acquisition Agent certified or the ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire.

OR

• A combination of education, experience, licensure, and certifications may be substituted at the discretion of the hiring authority if it provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined in the following section.

PREFERRED:

• Eight (8) years of experience in real estate with at least 5 years of experience with acquisitions and eminent domain
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in real estate, business administration, or closely related field
• Licensure as a real estate broker and/or appraiser

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Colorado municipalities' organizational structures and local/state/federal land acquisition laws, including the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (Uniform Act).
• Expertise in right of way management, including negotiating and managing agreements and leases.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work with diverse teams to achieve common goals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), ArcMap/GIS mapping, and local/state/federal databases.
• Experience with standard office methods, procedures, and equipment, including document management and vendor contracts related to real estate services.
• Excellent negotiation, conflict management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, work independently, and represent the City in a professional manner.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities):

• Manage City-owned real estate and mineral assets, including handling acquisitions and dispositions, eminent domain, and leasing.
• Consult with the City Attorney’s Office on litigation matters.
• Collaborate with interdepartmental teams on real estate asset needs and long-term planning.
• Develop and refine Division policies and processes to comply with City standards and Colorado statutes.
• Prepare City Council agenda items and make presentations on real estate and oil & gas matters.
• Create hiring documents, train staff, set objectives, evaluate performance, and manage the Division effectively.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Organize and delegate assignments to team members.
• Hire, train, motivate, and coach employees.
• Evaluate employee performance, set goals, and provide constructive feedback.
• Resolve conflicts and any customer service issues.,
• Develop more effective workflow processes.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Work Environment: 

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment.
• The City of Greeley has established a formal telework policy that allows eligible positions, in coordination with their Departments' management team, an opportunity to incorporate a component of remote work into their working schedule. This position will be eligible for consideration under the City's telework policy.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Vision enough to read computer keyboards, reference books and other written documents. 
• Communication skills sufficient to convey information to the public via telephone and in person. 
• Manual dexterity sufficient to accurately input, retrieve and verify work assignments.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE. 

Salary : $123,100 - $155,024