SENIOR DIRECTOR, REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (ACQUISITION/RELOCATION)

Job Description:

SENIOR DIRECTOR, REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (ACQUISITION/RELOCATION)

Description

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Directs, plans, and oversees projects and/or programs associated with Metro real estate assets, right of way delivery process, and/or special projects involving new Metro business opportunities. The Senior Director, Real Property Management & Development, leads Metro’s acquisitions and relocation program to support capital project delivery. This role directs complex right-of-way activities, ensures compliance with the Uniform
Relocation Assistance Act and related regulations, and manages teams and consultants to keep projects on schedule
and within budget.
Recruitment Timeline : Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of November 3, 2025 . These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

• Directs, plans, and oversees work related to key Metro real estate assets, including work related to right of way delivery processes necessary to construct and maintain Metro's infrastructure, or to Metro owned properties, including rental revenue and property maintenance, and leasing of commercial facilities to facilitate both transit or non-transit operations
• Develops and delivers quality projects from inception to close-out, on time, and within scope and budget
• Leads negotiation of all business-related terms and conditions associated with joint development and new business opportunities, and oversees the drafting and preparation of related contracts
• Directs, plans, and oversees work related to the development of special projects involving new business opportunities for Metro
• Assists in the preparation and oversight of department/unit budgets, goals, and schedules
• Monitors and ensures projects are completed according to Metro policy, procedures, deadlines, and standards, and in compliance with federal and state regulations
• Coordinates and interfaces with consultants and other departments providing project support and input
• Directs, plans, and oversees preparation of RFPs (Requests for Proposals) and RFQs (Requests for Quotes) related to joint development projects and new business opportunities
• Coordinates, presents, and disseminates information to various departments, agencies, organizations, and the public
• Represents the department in management meetings and task forces to assist in determining strategic approaches related to joint development and new business generation
• Develops project/program guidelines and policies
• Participates in the selection and hiring of consultants; oversees and reviews their work for conformance with Metro policies, compliance with contract provisions, and completion of scope of work; and approves consultant payments
• Manages sub-consultant contracts and deliverables
• Manages, motivates, and develops assigned staff
• Analyzes and evaluates project costs, benefits, and alternative action plans
• Represents the department and Metro before regulatory agencies, professional organizations, community groups, project stakeholders, and at other meetings
• Prepares and presents comprehensive reports and correspondence to management, Metro Board, outside agencies, and the public
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees

May be required to perform other related job duties

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field; Master's degree in a related field preferred

Experience

• Five years of relevant management-level experience in Rights-of-Way project management, planning, and development of public projects, and special projects related to new business opportunities; experience in public sector is preferred

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Experience managing and leading a Right of Way/Real Estate team on major capital projects for public agencies
• Experience managing acquisitions and relocations under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Policies Act
• Experience negotiating sophisticated transactions in dealing with consultants, attorneys, and third-party sellers
• Experience preparing and maintaining comprehensive departmental budget including staffing, consultant services, and Right-of- Way costs

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Theories, principles, and practices of business, real estate, real estate development, appraisal, and transportation applicable to assigned area of responsibility
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing transportation policies, right of way, real estate, and development practices
• Eminent domain process and schedule, or real property management principles and practices, based on assigned area of responsibility
• Economics and business statistics
• Project management and control practices
• Finance and budget practices
• Staff management practices and principles
• Applicable business software applications

Skill in(defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Organizing and managing deliverables
• Performing financial and statistical analysis
• Analyzing situations, identifying issues and opportunities, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in proactive decision making
• Communicating effectively and diplomatically orally and in writing
• Managing, motivating, training, and developing assigned staff
• Negotiating and mediating

Ability to(defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Analyze, manage, and conceptualize complex joint development projects and new business opportunities
• Perform constant analysis of projects, schedules, and issues in order to meet tight deadlines and standards
• Make independent, timely, and strategic decisions
• Manage multiple tasks in various stages
• Make sound financial decisions
• Work cooperatively with various disciplines in often tight deadlines
• Monitor and evaluate the work of consultants
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Assist in the development and implementation of departmental budgets, policies, procedures, and regulations
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence using a variety of programs
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with various Metro departments, Metro Board of Directors and their deputies, and outside representatives
• Communicate clearly and concisely regarding complex concepts, including communicating real estate issues with non-real estate disciplines
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

• This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Communicating through speech in the English language required

AHM

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)

Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*

BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES

Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.

We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan- Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.

Group Life Insurance- PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance- PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.

Long-Term Disability Insurance- 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.

Holidays- 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Time off with Pay (TOWP)- Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year30 days
Beginning of 16th + years35 days

Pension Plan- PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.

Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.

BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES

Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:

• Kaiser medical insurance
• Public Pension Plan
• 457/401K Plan
• Flex Spending
• Paid Sick Time
• Fare Media
• Rideshare Subsidies
• Metro One Fitness membership

For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro’s Pension & Benefits website at www.benefits.metro.net .

Closing Date/Time: 10/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$141,148.80 - $211,681.60 Annually