Base Reuse Manager

Job Description

The City of Alameda is seeking two (2) experienced, dynamic, solution-oriented Base Reuse Managers.  The position reports directly to the Base Reuse and Economic Development Director and is responsible for the management, coordination and administration of complex redevelopment, real estate development, property sale and lease transactions, and capital improvement activities, functions, and projects.  

The Base Reuse & Economic Development Department is a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative department of nine full-time staff, responsible for implementing the City’s goals and policies related to the reuse and redevelopment of the 880-acre former Naval Air Station Alameda (referred to as Alameda Point) and to creating an economically diverse and financially sustainable community.

The Base Reuse Manager position serves as a senior project manager implementing the City’s plans for transforming Alameda Point into a new mixed-use, transit-oriented development. The position will oversee the transfer of remaining Alameda Point land from the Navy to the City, oversee real estate negotiations and transactions with the private sector for the transfer and development of Alameda Point land, and managing and leasing of City-owned properties at Alameda Point and at a variety of Tidelands properties, including several 300-400 berth marinas.
 
This is a full-time, 36 hour per week, benefited position regularly scheduled for 4-days per week (typically Monday-Thursday).  The City of Alameda offers a generous benefits package, including full healthcare and dental coverage for you and your family and CALPERS pension benefits. To learn more about our benefits package, please visit https://alamedaca.gov/hr

Our ideal candidate:

• Possesses a four-year degree in public policy, public or business administration, planning, economics, real estate or a closely related field. 
• Has a broad range of experience in the public sector, including experience managing real estate negotiations and transactions and/or asset management of public land. 
• Has a strong track record of collaboration, strategic planning, and project management, including delivering large and small-scale projects and seeing projects and initiatives through from beginning to full completion. 
• Is a proactive and skilled communicator, writer, and presenter, sensitive to the needs of all stakeholders with sophisticated political acumen and previous experience presenting complex real estate recommendations and decisions in public and private forums to appointed and elected officials. 
• Has experience juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment and is able to work both independently and collaboratively.