NEOGOV · 1 day ago
CHIEF REAL ESTATE OFFICER
530 Water Street, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$275K/yr - $325K/yr
7+ years expThe Port of Oakland is seeking a Chief Real Estate Officer to shape and execute its vision for commercial and community-facing real estate. This senior executive will drive the strategic development, leasing, and stewardship of high-profile assets while ensuring regulatory compliance and financial performance.
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Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership for the Port’s designated real estate assets, setting priorities and direction aligned with the Port’s Strategic Plan and Board-approved goals
Meet regularly with the Executive Director to discuss strategy, development opportunities, risks, financial performance, and upcoming Board actions
Oversee leasing, development, and partnership activities, including reviewing proposals, negotiating complex agreements, and guiding staff through deal execution as well as ongoing property management
Direct and support division staff and consultants, ensuring work plans, performance expectations, and timelines are clear and aligned with organizational objectives
Review financial performance of properties, budgets, and forecasts; make adjustments to maximize revenue, utilization, and long-term asset value
Coordinate with internal Port departments (legal, finance, engineering, environmental, aviation, maritime, utilities) to advance projects and resolve issues
Engage with external stakeholders, including developers, tenants, investors, regulators, community members, and elected or appointed officials
Ensure regulatory and policy compliance across all real estate activities, particularly related to CEQA, NEPA, Tidelands Trust requirements, BCDC, and local land use regulations
Guide marketing and tenant attraction strategies to enhance occupancy, visibility, and economic impact of Port-owned properties
Prepare and review Board materials, including staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, and presentations for Commission meetings
Monitor third-party vendor and property manager performance, addressing issues promptly and ensuring contracts deliver value and compliance
Scan market trends and emerging opportunities, adjusting real estate strategies in response to economic, environmental, and development conditions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in business, economics, finance, law, real estate, city planning, or a closely related field
At least seven years of demonstrated professional experience in work directly associated with negotiating complex real estate transactions, as well as the development, land use entitlement processing, and management of commercial properties
At least three years of experience managing or supervising personnel and direct reports
Preferred
A Master's degree or advanced study in a closely related field
Benefits
The Port is part of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS is a defined pension provided to regular full-time employees that work for the Port.
The Port offers retiree medical benefits for employees and dependents after 10 years of CalPERS service (including 5 years at the Port).
The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for employees and dependent health insurance coverage not to exceed the Kaiser-HMO Family Plan; cash in lieu of medical benefit is also available.
The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for dental and vision coverage.
The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage and reimburses employees for the State Disability Insurance.
The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for life insurance at one-time annual salary with certain limits.
The Port offers a Deferred Compensation Plan allowing employees to save and invest money for retirement with tax benefits.
From 2 to 5 weeks of vacation depending on years of employment at the Port.
10 days of management leave for employees exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
1 paid Floating Holiday per year.
12 days of sick leave per year after three months of employment which includes 4 days of personal leave.
13 paid holidays as well as the second half of the shift on December 24 and December 31.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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