Manager, Real Estate, Capital Project Support

General

Under the g eneral direction of the Director of Real Estate & Property Deve lopment , this position is responsible for managing real e state activities necessary to support the capital infrastructure projects of Sam Trans , Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), and San Mateo County Transportation Authority (Agencies) , including overseeing all aspects of the A gencies’ right of way appraisals , acquisiti on , relocation, and activities .

Essential Functions & Duties

Examples of Essential Functions :

• Manages the daily functions, operation s , and activities of the A gencies’ real estate operations in support of Agencies’ capital infrastructure project s , helping to deliver projects on-time and on-budget
  
• Manages all aspects of the Real Estate Departments capital project support , including developing schedules in conjunction with project managers, ord ering appraisals, making offers , and acquisition and relocation of real and personal property
  
• May m anage Real Estate Department staff, seconded staff, and consultant s
• Ensures that all acquisition and relocation activities are conducted in conformance with the Uniform Relocation Act and all relevant federal and state requirements
• Coordinates with the District Surveyor to help ensure all pre-acquisition survey/base map/appraisal map s are in place for the acquisition phase of the project s
• Ensures proper documentation is included in real estate files, as required to meet State and Federal requirement s
• Communicat e s with internal and external project stakeholders in support of capital projects programs through presentations, letters, emails and information verbal communication
• Oversees legal efforts in support of real estate activities and eminent domain actions
• Conducts necessary p roperty ownership research
• Prepare s and manages contracting documents for the Real Estate department to utilize various on-call contracts, this may include working with Procurement and Contracts for RFP, RFQ, and work directive preparation for various projects
• Ensure s EEO policies and procedures are followed

Examples of Duties:

• Work s with the Director and Real Estate Department staff to collaboratively prioritize and manage work performed for each agency
  
• Prepar es and present s project progress reports
• Prepares and present s staff reports and presentations for Board meetings
• Represent s agency at intergovernmental and private sector meetings
• Work s closely with community members, neighborhood councils, business, property owners, neighborhood groups and various public/private organizations
• Oversee s the issuance of Right-of-Way Certifications in support of the Agencies’ construction contracts.
• Conduct s / direct appraisals, setting just compensation, acquisition, negotiations, relocation assistance , and closing on properties
• Perform s and oversees detailed research for title issues including interpreting real estate document s
• Assist s with determining/designating surplus property by the Surplus Land Act for acquisition, disposition, or development of agencies’ real property
• Confer s with Director of Real Estate & Property Development, District management , and Board of Directors on major real property acquisition and utility relocation act ivities
• A dvise s on critical path activities related to right - of - way, licensing, leasing, and project planning and execution, and condemnatio n
• Perform s other duties as assigned

S upervision : Works under the General Direction of the Director of Real Estate & Property Development , who establishes goals , objectives , and evaluates performance.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree
  
• Five (5) years full-time progressively responsible real estate and/or capital project experience
• Two (2) years in a project lead or supervisory rol e

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
  
• Five (5) years full-time progressively responsible public agency real estate experience acquiring , appraising, relocating tenants from and/or managing properties for public use pursuant to State and Federal regulations
• Project management skills
• Must be highly skilled in preparing formal written reports and presentations to various groups
• Knowledge of GIS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees:

Health and Welfare Benefits:

• Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.
  
• Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums
  
• Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.
  

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.
  

Retirement Medical Benefits:

• Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.
  
• Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.
  

Holidays and Paid Time Off:

• Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.25 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.
  
• Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
  
• Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.
  

Financial Planning Benefits:

• Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.
  

• CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%
  
• Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options
  
• Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000
  
• Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.
  

Growth and Education Benefits:

• Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.
  
• Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $2,000.
  

Other Amazing Benefits:

• Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.
  
• Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.
  
• Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.
  

For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions.

Closing Date/Time: 11/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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