Real Estate Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The City of Fort Lauderdale seeks a Real Estate Manager.

The Real Estate Manager is a highly responsible management position within the City Manager’s Office. This role is responsible for planning, managing, coordinating, and directing the City’s real estate portfolio, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, property management, negotiations, and oversight of City-owned and leased assets. The position ensures the efficient use of real estate assets while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and City policies.

The Real Estate Manager is highly involved in the negotiations, administration, and oversight of public-private partnership (P3) projects and leads major initiatives related to redevelopment, land use, property valuation, and strategic planning to meet the City’s short- and long-term real estate needs.

Work is performed under the general direction of the City Manager, or designee, and is reviewed through reports, meetings, and evaluation of results achieved.

This is a Non-classified "at-will" position and not subject to Civil Service Rules or any collective bargaining agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manages day-to-day operations of the City’s real estate portfolio, including acquisitions, dispositions, leases, licenses, easements, and property management activities.
• Negotiates and administers real estate transactions on behalf of the City, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, City Code, and City Commission policy direction.
• Participates in strategic planning initiatives and contributes to citywide frameworks for property management, redevelopment, and asset utilization.
• Provides technical expertise in property valuation, appraisal review, due diligence, and title matters.
• Evaluates financial and risk components of P3 projects and development and ground lease agreements to ensure the City’s interests are advanced and protected.
• Prepares and presents recommendations to the Assistant City Manager, City Manager, Budget Advisory Board, and City Commission regarding property, asset or real estate-related matters.
• Oversees external consultants, appraisers, brokers, attorneys, and other professionals engaged in real estate projects.
• Develops and implements real estate policies, procedures, and strategies to support economic development, redevelopment, and operational efficiency.
• Represents the City in public meetings, community workshops, public hearings, and intergovernmental discussions on real estate and redevelopment initiatives, ensuring transparency and alignment with industry best practices, legislative direction and community needs.
• Oversees and monitors revenue from leases, concessions, and other agreements to maximize the value of municipal assets and ensure compliance with City policies and financial goals.
• Coordinates with City departments, Charter offices, agencies, private developers, and community stakeholders to advance initiatives in alignment with the City’s comprehensive plan and strategic goals.
• Manages the division budget and provides recommendations on staffing, operations, and program initiatives.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned personnel, setting goals and performance standards.
• Prepares and/or presents agenda items, memorandums, resolutions, ordinances, contracts, and other documentation for City Commission consideration.
• Performs related duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Urban Planning, Legal Studies or a closely related fieldA minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in real estate management, property acquisition/disposition, real estate development, leasing, asset management, project management or closely related fieldMinimum of two (2) years of supervisory experienceAdditional qualifying experience or coursework at an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education/experienceIf claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ( J-204) . to the online application.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school including membership in good standing with The Florida BarReal estate transaction experienceProfessional certification such as Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), Certified Property Manager (CPM), Member of the Appraisal Institute (MAI), or Real Estate Broker’s LicenseExperience working for a municipality or government agencyExperience in redevelopment, economic development, or large-scale property management
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ( J-204) . to the online application.



The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

Click here for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.

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Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale! Click here for more information or to see if you qualify.

In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.

Closing Date/Time: 10/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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• City of Fort Lauderdale

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