Transit-Oriented Development Real Estate Manager

City of Carrollton

Carrollton, TX

Salary Estimate: $100,000.00 - $124,999.00

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Place: Office, Hybrid

Experience Required: 5+ to 7 years

Education Required: 4 Year College

Benefits

Job Description

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.

Economic Development Department
  • 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.

COC

City of Carrollton

100-1500 employees

Located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the City of Carrollton is a vibrant corporate and residential community. The City's location and business cost advantages attract and support a diverse local economy with over 15,000 businesses calling Carrollton home. Residents are drawn to the City for its high quality of life, abundant parks, schools and safe neighborhoods.

Why Carrollton?
  • Top 25 Safest and Most Affordable Cities in the U.S. - GoBankingRates 2024
  • Top 25 Most Livable Cities in America - SmartAsset 2020
  • Top 20 Safest Cities in America - SmartAsset 2019 
  • Ranked Second Most Lean Government - Dallas Business Journal 2017

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