Deputy Director of Real Property

AECOM is seeking a Deputy Director of Real Property to be based in Sacramento CA.

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Real Property the Deputy Director of Real Property is responsible for broadly administering the Real Property Branch (RPB) operations on behalf of the client. The Deputy Director plans directs and oversees the work of the clients thirdparty agreements land conveyances right of way acquisitions and property management. The Deputy Director coordinates the management of real property project activities to contribute to the successful delivery of the highspeed rail system and ensures operations are conducted in a manner consistent with state laws policies and administrative guidelines. The Deputy Director coordinates and integrates crossdivisional initiatives and works with other functional areas to support the project and exercises problem solving methods in the best interest of the client and in conformance with real estate and land title laws.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Director of Real Property on all matters related to program management for the RPB. Plan manage and supervise the development and implementation of business plans business strategies and program priorities of the RPB. Manage guide organize and direct staff and consultants to ensure the following functions are properly implemented and compliant with applicable laws and regulations: Surveys utilities permits to enter cost estimates appraisals fair market determinations offers of just compensation negotiations acquisition relocation assistance title and escrow functions demolition property management third party coordination government agency coordination airspace leasing excess land disposition and condemnation coordination
• Manage and supervise administrative settlements with the approval of the Director of Real Property
• Manage and supervise the development and processing of RPB documents including operational performance reporting. Ensures RPB documents and supporting materials are developed per applicable laws policies and control agency direction related to transactions with contracted consultants and property owners
• Advise the Director of Real Property on real property and thirdparty issues. Provide technical expertise on real property and thirdparty matters to the Chief Operating Officer and crossfunctionally for the Program Delivery (PD) client office. Collaborate crossfunctionally and with other departments agencies and consultants to achieve RPB and PD objectives

Qualifications :

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of the California High Speed Rail (CAHSR) organization
• Thorough knowledge of relevant laws regulations and policies of federal state and local agencies as well as federal and state legislation pertaining to the above duties
• Knowledge of the CAHSRs project delivery process from design construction operation and maintenance
• Knowledge of the CAHSRs procurement of contracts negotiation practices of commercial terms
• Knowledge of the CAHSRs Business Plan concept
• Knowledge of the CAHSRs organizational internal and external relationships that pertain to contract management for RPB and Third Parties
• Proven experience specific to the acquisition of right of way and negotiation of the thirdparty agreements required to deliver the project legal and commercial principles and their applications; legal research methods provisions of laws and Government Code sections administered or enforced; principles of public administration personnel management and supervision; the departments affirmative action program objectives
• Abilities specific to the acquisition of right of way and negotiation of the thirdparty agreements required to deliver the project analyze legal and commercial principles and precedents and apply them to complex legal and administrative problems; present statements of fact law and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form plan organize and direct the work of a staff of attorneys; effectively contribute to the departments affirmative action objectives
• Experience with major capital infrastructure projects and the areas of scope policy strategy and procedures property management and negotiating utility relocations
• Ability to maintain good communication skills and working relationships with strong management other
• Divisions Districts federal and state Agencies local agencies and private sector contractors subcontractors and suppliers and their associations
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of budget processes workload development resource management and project management concepts for innovative project delivery projects including design build
• Effective and persuasive communicator both orally and writing when communicating with all levels of officials and the public including property owners for acquisition of rights of way and purchasers of State owned real and personal property
• Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills and demonstrated ability for achieving positive results
• A commitment to teamwork and a collaborative attitude
• Expert in the principles procedures and organization required in the management of a government organization involved in the acquisition of real property for a transportation project
• Expert understanding of engineering concepts and their effect on transportation planning
• Excellent management skills to direct an experienced professional staff
• Ability to assimilate technical data legal issues risk parameters and human sensitivities exercise sound judgment in evaluating alternative courses of action and recommending the preferred direction in the best interests of CAHSR.

Additional Information :

• Travel is required for this position.
• Sponsorship is available for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

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You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime