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Arizona State Government

REAL ESTATE PROJECT MANAGER

Arizona State Government, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.

REAL ESTATE PROJECT MANAGER Job Location General Services Division (GSD)

Address: 1400 W. Washington Street, B200, Phoenix, AZ 85007

A flexible hybrid work schedule may be afforded; in-office is required

Posting Details Salary: Up to $93,500

Grade: 25

Open Until Business Needs Are Met

Job Summary The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), General Services Division (GSD), is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Real Estate Project Manager. This position is a Real Estate and Contracts Administrator who will be responsible for the administration of high-priority, multi-disciplinary real estate and other contract projects. These projects are often complex and highly visible, involving numerous stakeholders and requiring the ability to act as a liaison between various State agencies, attorneys, the federal government, and other constituents. The successful candidate will also administer the State's leasing and vending programs and serve as a key point of contact for brokers, agencies, vendors, and other governmental units.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties

Provides programmatic administration of the State's leasing program, including cell towers and ATM machines, and licenses or contracts for the State's vending program - DES Business Enterprises Program (BEP). Assists in property acquisitions, property disposals, sales contracts, rights of entries, grants of access, licenses for use of real property, cell tower licenses, and easements.

Evaluates and monitors agreements and contracts for performance, compliance with deliverables, milestones and requirements. Works effectively with staff across different Agencies to document a common understanding of the terms and conditions of agreements/contracts and resolve questions about contract terms and conditions. Confers with staff and contractors to resolve agreement/contract issues or conflicts.

Assists state agencies with property issues and responds to frequent constituent inquiries related to state-owned land; refers constituents to appropriate jurisdictions. Acts as a liaison between the broker and agency.

Procures appraisals, title reports, ALTA and environmental surveys, and other services related to real property transactions and completes critical review of real property documents including title reports, offers to purchase property, and associated real property documents and provides the Building and Planning Manager an executive summary and recommendations.

Other responsibilities include: assists the Building and Planning Manager in legislative activities, prepares Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs), researches and prepares reports; maintains and updates databases; analyzes real estate market and lease rate data; interacts with state agency general counsel, assistant attorneys general, risk management, environmental consultants, vendors, appraisers, real estate brokers, and title companies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of:

Commercial real estate lease contracts

Commercial real estate purchase and sale contracts

Title report and ALTA survey concepts

Database management

Real estate concepts

Property management concepts

Financial and statistical concepts

Legal concepts

Principles and practice of project management

Property use and zoning concepts

Contract preparation, negotiations, and conflict resolution

Public administration and government structures and services

Skilled in:

Oral and written communication

Interpretation of legal contracts

Real estate contract interpretations

Develop and recommend processes and procedures

Performing research, analyzing findings, and prepare clear and concise reports and present recommendations to management

Ability to:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with various levels of governmental and business officials, community leaders, and the public

Interact effectively with constituents, other government entities, state agencies, and legal counsel

Change priorities quickly

Act in the best interest of the State enterprise, when appropriate

Work independently, including independent research

Self-initiate problem solving

Selective Preference(s)

Understanding of legal concepts of real estate

Understanding of Arizona Revised Statutes

Understanding of contract law

Pre-Employment Requirements

Commercial real estate or real estate auxiliary services experience desired

Requires possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to assignment.

Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driving training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).

Benefits The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

Retirement

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

Contact Us

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance

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