Scope of Work
Spearhead initiatives to enhance the development potential of City-owned properties, ensuring they are market-ready by addressing necessary infrastructure, regulatory approvals, and site preparation.
Develop and implement strategic plans for land use that optimize the value of Airport and other City-owned properties, ensuring alignment with long-term growth objectives.
Lead master planning efforts to ensure properties are positioned for successful development, integrating infrastructure improvements, zoning adjustments, and market conditions.
Act as the lead in negotiating high-value leases, sales, and development agreements, ensuring they contribute to the City’s economic development strategy.
Collaborate with various City departments and external partners, including developers and investors, to identify opportunities for land development and execute strategic projects.
Essential Job Duties
Prepare City-owned properties for future sale or lease by addressing site readiness, including zoning, infrastructure, and other pre-development activities.
Develop forward-looking strategies for land use and redevelopment that position City-owned land, especially Airport-owned properties, for optimal use and maximum financial return.
Lead high-level negotiations for leases, sales, and real estate development agreements, ensuring they align with the City's long-term economic growth strategy.
Oversee master planning efforts to prepare land for development by coordinating the necessary improvements to make properties attractive and ready for development.
Act as a strategic advisor to City leadership on land development opportunities, providing expertise to inform decisions that support sustainable growth.
Engage with private sector stakeholders to secure investments and advance key development projects that benefit the City’s economic goals.
Stay informed on market trends and development tools to support the preparation and optimization of City-owned properties for sale or lease.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge:
Comprehensive understanding of commercial real estate development, land use planning, and methods for preparing properties for market.
Strong knowledge of economic development tools and public-private partnerships to enhance the development potential of City-owned properties.
Expertise in negotiating real estate transactions, including complex leases, property sales, and development agreements.
Familiarity with zoning regulations, infrastructure planning, and strategies for preparing land for sale or development.
Abilities and Skills:
Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to develop and execute long-term land use plans that align with the City’s economic goals.
Excellent negotiation skills, particularly in the context of high-value real estate transactions and contracts.
Proven leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multiple departments and with external partners to achieve strategic objectives.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present clear, persuasive arguments to stakeholders.
Project management and problem-solving abilities, particularly in preparing properties for development and overcoming barriers to site readiness.
