Real Estate Development Manager

This highly responsible and publicly visible position leads the Community Works Team within the City of Burlingtons Community and Economic Development Office (CEDO). The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee, coordinate, manage, and implement all CEDO-led real estate development projects from conceptual planning through construction; oversee, coordinate, and manage project development and management for other major high priority City development projects; oversee, coordinate, and manage the creation and implementation of purchase and sale and lease agreements for the use and/or redevelopment of City-owned properties; oversee, coordinate, and manage the creation and implementation of development agreements related to the use and/or redevelopment of both public and private property; and, serve as the Citys lead point-of-contact on major private redevelopment projects. This position collaborates on the Citys business outreach and real-estate related economic development initiatives.

Union Affiliation: Non-Union Pay Grade 23: $94,589.60 - $105,606.48 Annually Remote Tier 3: Up to Two (2) days remote/week

• Encourage and facilitate thedevelopment of the Cityof Burlingtons economy through the support,creation, and execution ofhigh priorityreal estate development projects.
• Create opportunities tostimulate economicdevelopment and fund public infrastructureand/or public facilities utilizing various methods of public and private financing.
• Oversee, coordinate, manage, and implement all CEDO-led real estate and community development projects from conceptual planning through construction including financing, facilitation of external partners, and serving as primary point of contact for other departments.
• Oversee, coordinate, and manage project development and management for other multi-million-dollar City real estate and community development priority projects.
• Oversee, coordinate, and manage the creation and implementation of purchase and sale and lease agreements for the use and/or redevelopment of City-owned properties.
• Collaborate Citys business outreach and real-estate related economic development initiatives.
• Oversee, coordinate, and manage the creation and implementation of development agreements related to the use and/or redevelopment of both public and private property.
• In partnership with the CEDO Director manage and develop the Community Works budget and propose financial strategies for CEDO projects by working closely with the Department of Finance and Administration and the CEDO Leadership Team.
• Supervise the Community Works team including hiring and performance management. Assess and schedule work and training, and evaluate performance and efficiency.
• Monitor the performance of consultants, contractors, and governmental partners enlisted or funded to meet division program objectives.
• Prepare for Mayoral and/or City Council approval proposed Development Agreements, Purchase and Sale agreements, short and long-term leases, consultant contracts, development financing plans, and other related documents, and oversee their ongoing administration and compliance.
• Serve as CEDOs lead point of contact for City Councilors, State officials, the media, and the general public for information on all CEDO-managed redevelopment projects.
• Must have excellent judgment with respect to project decisions and the ability to confidently advise the Mayor and City Council on those decisions.
• Must have extensive experience successfully negotiating complex real estate agreements and professional contracts.

• Performs other duties as required.

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts withinstatedjobresponsibilitiesandworkeffectivelyacrossdiverseculturesand constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Bachelors Degree in Community Development, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field is required. A Masters Degree is preferred.
• Five (5) years experience in public and/or private real estate project development and execution in one or more specialized areas such as: downtown revitalization, commercial and/or residential development, civic and waterfront development, public infrastructure development, brownfields redevelopment, public/private partnerships, and/or development finance preferred.
• Advanced project development and management skills such as the ability to read blueprints and engineering specifications, understanding of construction methods and techniques, and ability to prepare construction bidding documents, development financial statements and pro forma are required.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large and complex development projects
• (budgets over$5m) from start to finish is required.
• A demonstrated commitment and record of developing and executing high quality urban design and sustainable development practices is required.
• Knowledge of public and private sources for development financing, and ability to evaluate loans, business plans and financial projections, and to analyze financial feasibility of funding proposals.
• High degree of administrative capabilities and organizational skills, including experience in meeting deadlines, managing multiple projects, adhering to procurement processes and established policies, managing project budgets, and delivering projects under budget.
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of all relevant City, State and federal regulatory requirements and processes including but not limited to zoning, building and construction, urban soils, and stormwater.
• Experience in hiring and supervising staff, contractors, and consultants, and ability to understand, comply with, and enforce City workplace standards, safety rules, and personnel policies.
• A strong commitment to effective public education, communication, outreach and engagement is required, as is a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively graphically, orally, and in writing to a wide range of audiences.
• Demonstrated professionalism, tact, and discretion in addressing confidential, controversial, and emotionally charged issues, and the ability to establish and maintain positive and effective employee, partnership, and public relationships.
• Commitment to support and champion efforts to build and sustain a workplace culture focused on continuous improvement, and improving the quality and effectiveness of governmental services.
• Frequent attendance at evening, and sometimes weekend, meetings is required.

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services. In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

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