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Department of Enterprise Assets Management

Real Estate Assistant Director 

Posting Expires: Open Until Filled 

Salary Range: $80,594 -  $100,000 annually 

General Description and Classification Standards:

Under the general direction of the Real Estate Portfolio Director, the Assistant Director of Real Estate Portfolio oversees and supports the execution of the City's comprehensive real estate strategies. This position manages the day to day operational, financial, and administrative functions of the City's real estate portfolio, including acquisitions, dispositions, abandonments, leasing, appraisals, asset management, and redevelopment activities.

The role ensures alignment of real estate operations with City policies, long range planning, strategic priorities, and public interest objectives. The Assistant Director applies industry best practices in real estate management, supports integrated operational environments, and advances data driven decision making to optimize performance outcomes across the portfolio.

This is a seasoned professional and managerial role requiring independent judgment, technical expertise, and the ability to coordinate multi departmental initiatives.

Supervision Received:

Works under general direction. Receives broad guidance on strategic goals and is expected to plan, prioritize, and execute work independently. May act on behalf of the Real Estate Portfolio Director in their absence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Oversees execution of the City's real estate portfolio strategy, including acquisitions, dispositions, abandonments, relocations, redevelopment activities, and leasing transactions.
• Leads development and implementation of asset management frameworks, performance measures, and long range real estate plans.
• Manages appraisal processes, valuation reviews, due diligence activities, and feasibility evaluations to support decision making.
• Directs the preparation, accuracy, and integrity of real estate records, portfolio analytics, reports, and property databases.
• Coordinates with legal, finance, procurement, planning, and departmental stakeholders to ensure compliance with policies, laws, and regulations.
• Oversees contract negotiations, third party vendor relationships, consultant oversight, and execution of real estate agreements.
• Supports budget planning, forecasting, capital planning, and financial modeling for real estate transactions and asset operations.
• Leads or supports redevelopment initiatives, public private partnerships, and strategic planning for underutilized assets.
• Provides guidance on policy development, process improvements, and operational efficiencies within the City's real estate functions.
• Prepares presentations, briefings, and recommendations for senior leadership, elected officials, and public bodies.
• Engages with community stakeholders, external partners, and neighborhoods to support transparency and project alignment with City needs.
• Supervises staff, assigns work, evaluates performance, and ensures professional development across the real estate team.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
   

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of real estate development, portfolio management, publicsector real estate, and asset optimization. 
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local real estate regulations, appraisal standards, landuse requirements, and development processes. 
• Knowledge of Best practices in real estate asset management, acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and redevelopment.
• Knowledge of Commercial and public sector property valuation and appraisal principles.
• Knowledge of Municipal governance, public policy frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of Contracting, procurement procedures, title review, and legal documentation.
• Knowledge of Financial modeling, budgeting, and portfolio performance analytics.
• Knowledge of Construction, planning, zoning, and development processes.
• Skills in using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
• Skills in project management, organization, and analytics.
• Skills in Strategic planning and operational leadership.
• Skills in Negotiation, contract administration, and conflict resolution.
• Skill in Managing complex real estate transactions and multi stakeholder projects.
• Skill in Data analysis, financial modeling, and interpretation of technical reports.
• Skill in Exceptional written and verbal communication. 
• Skill in Relationship management, both internal and external.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans, surveys, maps, appraisals, legal documents, and development agreements. 
• Ability to establish programmatic goals and objectives.  
• Ability to compose complex written materials in a logical, comprehensive and concise manner. 
• Ability to identify and analyze problems using data/information to evaluate alternatives and recommend a solution.  
• Ability to Apply sound judgment and make data driven recommendations.
• Ability to Lead teams and collaborate across multiple departments.
• Ability to Prioritize and manage a wide variety of projects simultaneously.
• Ability to Maintain professionalism and diplomacy in sensitive or high stakes matters.
• Ability to Engage communities and support transparent public facing processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with all levels of management, the general public, and governmental officials.  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience - 

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in real estate transactions, asset management, development, or portfolio administration.
• Two (2) years of managerial or supervisory experience.

Licensures and Certifications - 

• Valid Georgia driver's license required.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CCIM, MAI, PMP, Real Property Administrator, real estate license) preferred but not required.

Preferred Requirements - 

• Master's degree in Real Estate, Business, Public Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Seven (7)+ years of real estate management or municipal/large portfolio asset experience.
• Demonstrated experience with redevelopment, public private partnerships, or government real estate operations.

Lifting Requirements: 

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta ("COA") that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran's status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.