Transit

JOB TITLE: Transit-Oriented Development/Real Estate Manager

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Development Services

REPORTS TO: Director of Economic Development

SUMMARY: The Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Manager will oversee the planning, coordination and execution of all activities related to transit-oriented development, with a particular focus on Trinity Mills Station and Historical Downtown Carrollton. This role serves as a critical liaison between the city, developers, DART and various community stakeholders to ensure cohesive strategic urban development that supports the city's vision for growth, connectivity and revitalization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in developing and maintaining short and long-term strategic planning processes and coordinates departmental efforts related to assigned area of responsibility.
• Participates in the development of services, programs, policies, and procedures in assigned area of responsibility.
• Coordinates department-wide initiatives for the enhancement and improvement of service and program delivery for TOD areas and special projects
• Ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, laws, and policies.
• Serves as a liaison with employees and external organizations; represents the City at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events.
• Participates in coordinating the exchange of information within the organization, with external agencies, and with the public.
• Prepares, reviews, interprets, and analyzes market conditions and a variety of information, data, and reports and makes recommendations and presentations based on findings.
• Monitors and maintains department inventory and orders required supplies, materials, and equipment to ensure efficient operations.
• Assists in developing and administering the department budget and approves expenditures within established guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS

Economic Development

• Performs managerial level activities related to: transit-oriented development; commercial redevelopment; multi-family development and redevelopment; and special projects.
• Presents to the TOD Subcommittee, Redevelopment Subcommittee, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, Development Corporation(s), and the general public on TOD and redevelopment initiatives.
• Draft, negotiate and manage real estate development agreements and related legal or policy documents.
• Serve as a concierge and primary point of contact between developers, site stakeholders and relevant city departments to facilitate efficient communication and problem-solving.
• Attend and actively participate in Historic Downtown meetings and serve as city's representative for the Historic Downtown and Main Street programs.
• Manage special projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervisory responsibility over Division staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of public administration principles;
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes;
• Knowledge of policy and procedure development practices;
• Knowledge of applicable theories and principles related to area of assignment;
• Skilled in developing, evaluating, recommending, and implementing processes and procedures;
• Skilled in managing change and sensitive topics;
• Skilled in adapting to rapidly changing environments;
• Skilled in recognizing problems, identifying alternative solutions, and making appropriate recommendations;
• Skilled in building consensus;
• Skilled in preparing and giving presentations;
• Skilled in analyzing processes and making recommendations for improvement;
• Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple simultaneous projects;
• Skilled in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions;
• Skilled in reading, interpreting, applying, and explaining laws, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Skilled in preparing clear and concise reports, including oral, written, and audio/visual presentations;
• Skilled in maintaining sensitive and confidential information;
• Skilled in gathering and analyzing complex information and making recommendations based on findings and in support of organizational goals;
• Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications;
• Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Real Estate Development or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in urban development, transit planning, real estate or related work.
• Strong knowledge of real estate development, public-private partnerships and transit planning principles.

PREFERENCES:

• None.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent reaching, talking, seeing, hearing, and manual dexterity.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.
• Work is typically performed in a standard office environment.
• Depending on area of assignment, may work in an outdoor environment, with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Depending on area of assignment, may occasionally be exposed to risk of electrical shock, vibration, fumes, and/or airborne particles.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass criminal history check.
• Must pass motor vehicle records check.