Real Property Manager

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. HDR is a Top 10 Architectural & Engineering (A&E) firm in the United States as ranked by Engineering News Record and is also one of the largest employee-owned A&E companies in the United States. HDR has been selected to run the Installation Engineering and Installation Management functions of the Civil Engineer Squadron for the United Stated Air Force Academy (USAFA). The contract is expected to begin in early 2026 and covers an eight-year period from 2026 through 2034. The U.S. Air Force Academy is one of the premier universities in our country and is one of the most widely visited locations in all of Colorado. HDR will be performing wide-ranging facility management services to include but not limited to: planning, programming, design, asset management, construction inspection, energy management, real estate, environmental, cultural resources, space planning, CAD, GIS, cost estimating, and numerous other functions. Ideal candidates will have knowledge and/or experience with federal contracts and/or the Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron. They will also have a strong enthusiasm to ensure the cadets and future Air Force Leaders live and learn in state-of-the-art facilities and have the necessary resources to serve our country to the best of their abilities. This position is full time and located on-site at the USAFA. The expected start date is March 1, 2026. In the role of Real Property Specialist, we'll require you to exercise judgement and discretion based upon your knowledge of Air Force Real Estate transactions. We'll count on you to: Lead the workflow of Real Property team and real estate professionals to assist clients with many aspects of real estate development, feasibility, purchase, appraisal, relocation, finance, costs, tax effects and project execution. Work directly with clients as needed and take responsibility and ownership of all real estate related tasks at USAFA. Work strategically with client on a regular basis to ensure the Real Property team is meeting their real estate goals. Implement and execute new workflows if client expectations and needs are not being met. Assist Project Managers and coordinate among team members whose responsibilities focus on real estate, relocation and economic issues. Be responsible for real estate actions related to USAFA easements. Lead efforts related to real estate transactions and properly document all actions. Lead the team to perform 100% inspections of RP assets every 5 years and every 3 years for historic assets in accordance with (IAW) AFI 32-9005. Perform real estate functions and prepare and / or receive all appropriate documents related to acquisition, disposal, utilization, and management of government property. Prepare, manage, and maintain real estate in-grants, out-grants, acquisition, and disposals and oversee the real estate program to ensure all required documentation is “packaged” to the appropriate signature authority. Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications Prior Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron experience preferred Ability to work in person and on site at United States Air Force Academy Ability to pass a background check A minimum of 5 years' experience with public agency acquisitions Person with three (3) years’ experience in each of the following: Easement’s, Real estate accounting, Real estate Transactions. Familiarity with Accountable Property System of Record (APSR) additions/updates require specific knowledge Due to client contract requirements, US Citizenship - US Naturalized citizen is required This position is subject to a governmental background check Required Qualifications Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel and Project ARGUS and ECONPAK software a plus Ability to write legal descriptions Have the knowledge to draft the following types of real estate documents: deed, easement and lease Must have experience and procedure using purchase property as an eminent domain purchase An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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