Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Managing Director of Real Estate - Land Division
Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
Overview
Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below. Overview
The Managing Director of Real Estate – Land Division is the senior principal executive responsible for the strategic oversight and management of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' Investment and Legacy Lands. This portfolio reflects OHA's dual mandate: to generate financial returns that sustain the agency's operations and to advance mission-aligned outcomes that uplift the Native Hawaiian people. The Director plays a critical leadership role in aligning land stewardship and development with OHA's broader strategic goals, cultural values, and fiduciary responsibilities.
Salary
$203,616 to $250,008 per year. Starting salary may be between the minimum and maximum salary range provided, based on qualifications.
OHA\'s land portfolio includes:
Investment Lands: Properties in urban Honolulu, including a retail / office complex, a 3-tenant mid-box retail center, an industrial warehouse, and 30 acres of redevelopment land with interim uses.
Legacy Lands: Nine (9) culturally and environmentally significant properties totaling more than 26,000 acres statewide, including a 25,855-acre holding on Hawai\'i Island.
Note: More description found on our website. Not included here.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Property Management
Leasing
Construction & Capital Project Management
Acquisition & Disposition
Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the CEO.
Regular attendance is required for this hybrid-eligible position.
Other Duties / Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned by the CEO.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training and / or Experience
Education:
Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited four-year institution required. A graduate degree in real estate, business, law, planning, or a related field is highly desirable.
Work Experience:
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible work experience in real estate transactions (acquisitions, sales, leases), development, and asset / portfolio management. Experience must include strategic portfolio-wide planning and implementation of long-term cash flow modeling and risk forecasting tools.
Strong knowledge of financial analysis, real estate valuation, and pro forma modeling. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to translate financial data into actionable strategy.
Experience with entitlement and permitting processes required; experience with policy, funding, or legislative advocacy is a plus.
Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of OHA\'s mission to improve conditions for Native Hawaiians. Experience working in indigenous, cultural, or nonprofit contexts is strongly preferred.
Management Experience:
Minimum five (5) years of executive-level supervisory experience, including hiring, leading cross-functional teams, overseeing contractors / consultants, and managing procurement in alignment with organizational policies.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must have working knowledge of :
Subject matter expertise in Native Hawaiian land use, history, and culture, and current Native Hawaiian social, cultural, educational, economic, and political issues and trends affecting real estate laws, regulations and requirements
Fundamental principles, practices, methods, techniques, and procedures of land planning, land use, acquisition, and management
Hawaiian culture, customs, issues and concerns, especially as they relate to land use and management
Real estate financing and development
General business practices, particularly with respect to leases, licenses and other agreements
Must have general knowledge of :
Land and real estate valuation
Land, resource, and cultural / historical sites preservation and management
History of Native Hawaiian Lands and Trusts including, but not limited to existing, current and prospective legislations and legal settlements
Real estate laws, regulations and requirements
Facilities and office management
Data and records management
Government accounting, budgeting, auditing and reporting
Must have demonstrated skills or ability to :
Think strategically about broad, long-term goals
Assess organizational issues, dynamics, behaviors, practices and implement innovative organizational systems, structures and practices
Lead and implement data-informed decision-making practices in difficult or complicated situations
Set goals and achieve desired results, and impart a results-oriented approach to others
Facilitate collaboration among subordinates and work with other executive managers
Inspire confidence and develop others\' skills
Manage senior level managers and professionals with high autonomy to align to priorities and results
Track, analyze, and manage complex internal and external issues (real estate investment, land use, public land trusts / ceded lands, and land and property management)
Analyze problems and independently develop effective solutions
Manage multiple complex projects and priorities
Manage organizational and individual performance
Manage government contracts and leases
Communicate effectively (in writing and orally) with upper management, peers, subordinates, contractors and the public
Prepare knowledge leaders and other OHA speakers for public speaking events
How to Apply To apply for this position, download, complete and submit this fillable application form along with a resume and cover letter to :
OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Attention : Human Resources
Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Government Relations Services
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Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below. Overview
The Managing Director of Real Estate – Land Division is the senior principal executive responsible for the strategic oversight and management of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' Investment and Legacy Lands. This portfolio reflects OHA's dual mandate: to generate financial returns that sustain the agency's operations and to advance mission-aligned outcomes that uplift the Native Hawaiian people. The Director plays a critical leadership role in aligning land stewardship and development with OHA's broader strategic goals, cultural values, and fiduciary responsibilities.
Salary
$203,616 to $250,008 per year. Starting salary may be between the minimum and maximum salary range provided, based on qualifications.
OHA\'s land portfolio includes:
Investment Lands: Properties in urban Honolulu, including a retail / office complex, a 3-tenant mid-box retail center, an industrial warehouse, and 30 acres of redevelopment land with interim uses.
Legacy Lands: Nine (9) culturally and environmentally significant properties totaling more than 26,000 acres statewide, including a 25,855-acre holding on Hawai\'i Island.
Note: More description found on our website. Not included here.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Property Management
Leasing
Construction & Capital Project Management
Acquisition & Disposition
Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the CEO.
Regular attendance is required for this hybrid-eligible position.
Other Duties / Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned by the CEO.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training and / or Experience
Education:
Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited four-year institution required. A graduate degree in real estate, business, law, planning, or a related field is highly desirable.
Work Experience:
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible work experience in real estate transactions (acquisitions, sales, leases), development, and asset / portfolio management. Experience must include strategic portfolio-wide planning and implementation of long-term cash flow modeling and risk forecasting tools.
Strong knowledge of financial analysis, real estate valuation, and pro forma modeling. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to translate financial data into actionable strategy.
Experience with entitlement and permitting processes required; experience with policy, funding, or legislative advocacy is a plus.
Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of OHA\'s mission to improve conditions for Native Hawaiians. Experience working in indigenous, cultural, or nonprofit contexts is strongly preferred.
Management Experience:
Minimum five (5) years of executive-level supervisory experience, including hiring, leading cross-functional teams, overseeing contractors / consultants, and managing procurement in alignment with organizational policies.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must have working knowledge of :
Subject matter expertise in Native Hawaiian land use, history, and culture, and current Native Hawaiian social, cultural, educational, economic, and political issues and trends affecting real estate laws, regulations and requirements
Fundamental principles, practices, methods, techniques, and procedures of land planning, land use, acquisition, and management
Hawaiian culture, customs, issues and concerns, especially as they relate to land use and management
Real estate financing and development
General business practices, particularly with respect to leases, licenses and other agreements
Must have general knowledge of :
Land and real estate valuation
Land, resource, and cultural / historical sites preservation and management
History of Native Hawaiian Lands and Trusts including, but not limited to existing, current and prospective legislations and legal settlements
Real estate laws, regulations and requirements
Facilities and office management
Data and records management
Government accounting, budgeting, auditing and reporting
Must have demonstrated skills or ability to :
Think strategically about broad, long-term goals
Assess organizational issues, dynamics, behaviors, practices and implement innovative organizational systems, structures and practices
Lead and implement data-informed decision-making practices in difficult or complicated situations
Set goals and achieve desired results, and impart a results-oriented approach to others
Facilitate collaboration among subordinates and work with other executive managers
Inspire confidence and develop others\' skills
Manage senior level managers and professionals with high autonomy to align to priorities and results
Track, analyze, and manage complex internal and external issues (real estate investment, land use, public land trusts / ceded lands, and land and property management)
Analyze problems and independently develop effective solutions
Manage multiple complex projects and priorities
Manage organizational and individual performance
Manage government contracts and leases
Communicate effectively (in writing and orally) with upper management, peers, subordinates, contractors and the public
Prepare knowledge leaders and other OHA speakers for public speaking events
How to Apply To apply for this position, download, complete and submit this fillable application form along with a resume and cover letter to :
OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Attention : Human Resources
Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Government Relations Services
#J-18808-Ljbffr