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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · 14 hours ago

Capital Real Estate and Planning Officer

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking a Capital Real Estate and Planning Officer to lead the district's capital improvement program and long-range facilities planning. The role involves overseeing real estate acquisition, managing complex portfolios, and ensuring alignment with the district's strategic goals and sustainability initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures

Lead, manage, supervise and evaluate assigned programs/staff in the district

Oversee complex, high-value portfolios and ensure sound fiscal stewardship

Guide all real estate activities including acquisition, leasing, disposition, and due diligence to support the district's capital and operational needs

Establish and enforce procedures to ensure timely review and approval of contracts, permits and documentation

Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to prevent cost overruns, schedule delays, and compliance issues

Lead initiatives focused on sustainability, environmental stewardship, and energy efficiency aligning facility operations with local state, and federal sustainability standards

Develop strategies to reduce long-term operating costs through sustainability design, energy rebate programs, and renewable energy adoption

Develop monitors performance indicators for sustainability climate efforts ensuring timely execution, quality outcomes, reporting and accountability

Supervise/participate in the development/administration of project budgets; ensure project financial plans are developed, approved, and tracked through budget cycles

Review and approve project cost estimates, funding requests, and procurement recommendations to maintain financial integrity and compliance with governing policies

Deliver timely progress reporting and expenditure forecasts

Review and validate feasibility studies, appraisals, environmental assessments, and land use planning to ensure compliance with policy and budgetary parameters

Develop, maintain, and communicate comprehensive multi-year capital programs that prioritize needs-based data, equity, sustainability, and instructional impact

Oversee warranty management processes to track and mitigate post-construction issues, reduce system failure rates, and enhance lifecycle performance of district assets

Review project documentation to ensure compliance with established standards, codes, and district specifications

Monitor that design and construction schedules, budgets, and deliverables are tracked, reported and resolved promptly through established escalation and approval processes

Establish/monitor clear performance indicators for capital/real estate projects, ensuring timely execution, cost control, quality outcomes, fiscal transparency and accountability

Coordinate with municipalities, developers, and external partners to advance approved capital and real estate projects

Complete local, state, or federal surveys and reports accurately and promptly

Collaborate across divisions, including legal, to ensure all transactions are executed in accordance with statutory, fiscal, and procedural requirements

Participate in professional development workshops and leadership training

Create an inclusive environment with positive communication/public relations

Perform related work as assigned or required

Qualification

Capital improvement programReal estate acquisitionSustainability initiativesProject budget managementRisk managementLeadershipCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required