Real Estate Manager (Hybrid)

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The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

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The Real Estate Manager role oversees and manages all aspects of real estate transaction services on behalf of the institute, its affiliates, and user groups, monitor internal/external workflow to ensure consistent quality of service and work product and perform advanced transactions as required.

Job Duty 1 -
Assist unit leadership by managing the delivery of real estate services aligned with the real estate transaction process developed with GT user groups and the Board of Regents with a focus on effective management of real estate functions, contracts and negotiations, and all transaction services required.

Job Duty 2 -
Track and monitor the day-to-day transaction work and workload of team members; coordinate with REDO leadership to ensure tracking and reporting of deliverables

Job Duty 3 -
Provide suggestions and best practices for process and technical improvements relating to the real estate transaction process and Regents policy

Job Duty 4 -
Manage and negotiate advanced transactions including market optimization activities, site identification and selection (procuring rent comps), LOI and lease terms financial analysis of lease terms, rental rate breakdown. Coordination of delivery of the lease abstract summary document after lease completion and collections of excess brokerage commissions. Act as owner's representative, landlord-Institute liaison during any capital projects taking place within national network locations. Ensure all parties are meeting their obligations under the lease terms.

Job Duty 5 -
Provide comprehensive comments to lease documents confirming negotiated business terms, identifying suggested key lease provisions in compliance with GT, Board of Regents standards and industry best practices

Job Duty 6 -
Manage the process for selection of brokers for field office transactions including solicitation of brokerage proposals, review of brokerage proposals, development of proposal summary matrixes for comparative analysis, verification of market brokerage fees and identification/confirmation of any material brokerage conflict of interests

Job Duty 7 -
Manage and coordinate the negotiation of campus and affiliate easement agreements required by utilities and other third parties. Manage and coordinate telecom facility use agreements, i.e. small cell poles and rooftop areas on campus and for affiliates

Job Duty 8 -
Adhere to all state real estate agency requirements

Job Duty 9 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications
Required Certifications, Licenses or Permits:
State of Georgia Salesperson's License

Required Experience
Three or more years of job-related experience in Commercial Real Estate with Lease Negotiation is strongly preferred

ABILITIES
o Ability to manage, review, and coordinate several transactions simultaneously, demonstrated
leadership, self-management, and problem resolution skills

KNOWLEDGE
o Commercial Real Estate; preferably Lease Negotiation
o Solid familiarity with and understanding of lease language and terms, the reconciliation process for
operating expenses, insurance, and real estate taxes

SKILLS
o Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment, Excellent oral and written
communication skills
o Proficiency in all applicable software/hardware applications, including a strong knowledge of
Microsoft Office, CoStar
o Strong financing, budgeting, and pro forma modeling skills

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.
The proposed salary range for this position is between $83,659 - $85,000.
This position is for our Atlanta GA location.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening