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Category: Manager/Supervisor/Administrator
Facility: SEPTA Headquarters
City: Philadelphia
Date: Jul 7, 2022
Req ID: 3268
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth largest transportation system in the United States, with a vast network of fixed route services including bus, subway/elevated, trackless trolley, light rail, and commuter rail serving a 2,200 square mile service region.
We are currently seeking a Manager, Real Estate Operations (6166) – Planning /Real Estate in the Planning /Real Estate department.
SEPTA currently requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination at their pre-employment medical appointment.
Opening Date: 07/07/2022
Closing Date: 07/21/2022
Job Grade: SAM 42
Salary Range: Min: $95,524.00 – Mid: $119,392.00 – Max: $143,260.00
- Note: Starting salary not to exceed midpoint.
Limited telework may be permitted for this position in accordance with SEPTA Policy.
OVERALL DESCRIPTION
Assists the Director of Real Estate and is responsible for the overall general operation of Real Estate Operations group within Real Estate Department under the general direction of the Director of Real Estate, manages SEPTA property, including appraisals, acquisitions, and dispositions, leased properties, and provides consultation on Real Estate issues required for capital projects. Assesses the potential and feasibility of private development on SEPTA property. Has responsibility for preparing Staff Summaries and Board Resolutions in regard to Real Estate.
BASIC ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participates in the development of policies in the immediate manager’s organization, and interpret such policies throughout the department.
- Develops objectives, policies and procedures for the approval of immediate manager.
- Interprets and administers programs and procedures in accordance with approved policies.
- Performs special assignments for immediate manager as requested.
- Reports performance to immediate manager.
- Coordinates expense budget spending for department or activity to maintain performance within budget.
- Develops a suitable successor and be responsible for training replacements at all levels within department.
- Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures, as well as applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises, or hazards in the hazards affecting self and other employees is responsible for the individual’s own safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops and recommends actions to increase SEPTA’s revenues through joint use, development, lease and maintain, and other similar arrangements.
- Supervises SAM supervisory and technical staff, including developing property development, related programs, assigning responsibilities, monitoring and evaluating
- Performance of staff, ensuring that scheduled deadlines are met, and training and development of staff.
- Assists in the preparation of Real Estate’s annual budget, personnel hiring and consultant selection; monitors the Property Development and building operations/support services portion of the budget.
- Provides Real Estate information expertise and assistance to SEPTA staff as required.
- Acts as liaison between SEPTA and media representatives as well as local jurisdictions, including Township and Borough Managers and Commissioners, and civic organizations, to determine the level and form of support and/or concerns local communities may have with private development of SEPTA property. Makes presentations to Township, Borough and County Commissions.
- Prepares scopes of work and requisitions when services of outside consultants and contractors are required, administers and directs consultant contracts.
- Establishes, implements and maintains real estate policy and programs, and monitors all departmental activities to ensure relevant compliance with governmental and Authority regulations.
- Administers SEPTA’s Lease and Maintain Program, including identifying potential sites, marketing the sites, initiating and monitoring SEPTA’s bid/procurement procedures to secure private sector involvement, evaluating private developer submittals and executing agreements.
- Identifies potential sites on SEPTA property for major private sector investment, conducts feasibility studies to determine development potential, prepares pro-formas and prospectuses, evaluates private development submittals and negotiates leasehold agreements.
- Assists in implementing a SEPTA joint development/air rights policy and set of procedures, and is responsible for maintaining the program at SEPTA.
- Acts as property manager for SEPTA owned property. Develops and oversees lease management and coordinates rent receivable administration as relates to leasing of SEPTA real property.
- Oversees SEPTA lease management function including ensuring compliance with office space leases, building operations and support services requirements and Requests for Payments for related activities.
- Identifies sites, negotiates lease terms and conditions, secures executed agreements, ensures compliance and approves related Requests for Payments for property and facilities needed by SEPTA.
- Oversees coordination of office space building operations management and support services requirements and approves Requests for Payments for related invoicing.
- Oversees coordination of inter-intra facility mail management activities, including approval of related Requests for Payment.
- Monitors real estate activities to ensure compliance with and meets representatives of local, state and federal jurisdictions, and maintains dialogue with professional organizations and the development community.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree required and eight (8) years commercial or transportation real estate experience required; preferably in the transit/railroad industry.
- An equivalent combination of experience and education (i.e., two (2) years of related equating to one (1) year of formal post high school education) may be considered in lieu of the above requirements.
- Must have demonstrated knowledge of the principals and practices of Property Management; real property acquisition and disposal; principals and practices of right-of-way and coordination; real estate laws; property ownership and leasing contracts, and FTA Real Estate regulations and guidelines.
- Familiarity with research of deeds and property records required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
- Knowledge of SEPTA’s Transit and Rail properties (facilities) preferred.
- Current Real Estate Broker’s License is preferred.
- Proficiency in computer software required, including Word and Excel, knowledge of Access and data base management programs(s) preferred.
SEPTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia
