Manager - Real Estate Services

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Manager – Real Estate Services to work in close coordination with and under the direction of PRT’s Chief Legal Officer and Director of Legal and Consulting Services, responsible for managing all core and day-to-day real estate activities at PRT, which include but may not necessarily be limited to general property management of existing PRT owned, leased and/or licensed real property, acquisition of right-of-way for capital and related system improvement projects and public solicitations for sale of all PRT-owned property deemed to be excess and identified for disposal. Tracks and ensures timely payments due to or owed by PRT for real estate purposes. Manages consultant activities under PRT’s Real Estate Consulting Services agreement, including ongoing management and upkeep of PRT’s hard copy real estate files and electronic real estate database. Provides support and coordinates completion of real property-related projects and matters with various PRT employees and representatives, including PRT engineers and engineering consultants, PRT legal counsel (internal and external), PRT maintenance personnel, PRT Claims personnel and PRT’s Planning, Transit Amenities and Transit Oriented Communities personnel and supporting consultants, along with title companies, appraisers and surveyors completing right-of-way related assignments for PRT. Essential Functions: • Manages all core and day-to-day real estate activities at PRT for all real property owned, leased, licensed and/or otherwise operated and maintained by PRT. • Works closely with Legal Department personnel to process requests for temporary usage of PRT real property. • In coordination with Legal Department management, oversees consultant activities under PRT’s Real Estate Consultant Services agreement, including ongoing management and upkeep of PRT’s hard copy real estate files and electronic real estate database. Job requirements include: • BA/BS Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Transportation, Planning, or directly related field from an accredited school. Directly related experience in the real estate and/or right-of-way acquisition field may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. • Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in managing a real estate department or unit and/or complex real estate projects and assets for a large to medium-sized corporate entity, public transportation agency and/or other municipal government agency. • Demonstrated ability in the use of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Teams. • Knowledge of and familiarity with complying with the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance Act and Real Property Acquisition and Disposal Requirements for Federal and federally-assisted programs, the Eminent Domain Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and local, state, and federal real estate/environmental laws. • Customer-focused, well-organized, and results-oriented. • Professional and effective communication and project management skills. • Valid PA driver’s license or ability to obtain one. Preferred Attributes: • Knowledge of PRT’s transit system. • Direct experience managing or otherwise completing real estate projects for a public transportation or other Pennsylvania government agency. • Familiarity with Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Department of Real Estate filing requirements for real estate documents. • Certified notary in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or ability and willingness to obtain such a certification/license. • Ability and willingness to obtain a Real Estate broker’s license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume. EOE Apply on Company Website