Real Estate Acquisition Lead

The first review of applications will be Monday, June 1, 2026. A Real Estate Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Real Estate Manager in managing the property acquisition and property management functions of the Real Estate group, including performing highly specialized, sensitive, and high dollar real property acquisition work. This position is a highly skilled technical and professional classification in which the incumbent directly supervises the Real Estate Specialists and the Property Management Coordinator. Duties include: supervising, planning, assigning, prioritizing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff; resolving concerns; and ensuring staff maintains project budgets and schedules, legal documents, and technical competencies in addition to keeping databases up-to-date for project reporting. This position develops and implements procedural and policy manuals as well as in-house training. Analyzes the operational efficiency of the property acquisition function and determines training needs and procedural changes in consultation with the Real Estate Manager. Duties also include: performing property acquisitions by purchase, dedication, lease, or legal process by coordinating and analyzing property appraisals, environmental reports, title reports, and other documents to negotiate acceptable compensations and agreements with property owners, business owners, attorneys, and others to meet the real estate needs of City projects. Coordinates with City Departments and Divisions for Capital Improvement Projects to provide real estate advice, track real estate needs, and meet project schedules. Works directly with real estate staff and City Attorney staff on preparing and executing legal documents. Develops, executes, and tracks professional contracts with appraisers, title companies, and others. Strong understanding of and problem-solving skills needed to resolve complex real estate issues. Handles multiple projects simultaneously and uses good judgement in prioritizing work assignments. Makes public presentations such as City Council and neighborhood meetings. This class performs related duties as required. This class assists the Real Estate Manager in performing highly specialized, sensitive, and high dollar real property acquisition work. This class is supervised by the Real Estate Manager and will serve as the Real Estate Manager in their absence. This class is FLSA exempt administrative. Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Employee Values : All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. Extensive (5+ years) technical experience (preferably in the public sector) in right-of-way acquisition and property acquisition, including escrow or title work, real estate or eminent domain law, legal descriptions, construction plans, and real property appraisal experience. Some federal acquisition or relocation experience. Special Requirement. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Certification as a Senior Right-of-Way Agent by the International Right-of-Way Association (IRWA) is desirable. Two years of supervisory experience is also preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Mesa