Acquisition Manager - Capital Projects

The City of Pearland, TXis seeking to hire afull-time Acquisition Managerto lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of ourEngineering and Public Works departmentwithin ourCapital Projects division.Are you results-driven? Are you service-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environment that is customer-facing? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

The Acquisition Manager earns a competitive salary of*$79,029.74 -$100,762.92/per year based on experience and qualifications**. Additionally, thecity pays all premiums forour employees'dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance, plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer aretirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance,11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.*

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, andsuperb quality of life. Ranked among the top tensafest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know theirfamilies are safe and securein the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents toexperience all the cityhas to offer, includingprofessional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understandingof the organization by employees at all levels. We have created aculture of continuous learningthat encourages and supportsemployee development and growth. Our work environment is one whereinnovation is not only supported but encouraged.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ACQUISITION MANAGER

General Description

The purpose of th is job within the organization is to oversee the day-to-day operations of real estate services and management of real property and consultants including but not limited to land acquisition agents, appraisers, surveyors and legal counsel .

This job works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures all activities (property acquisition, land management, eminent domain/condemnations, Uniform Act, appraisals, surveys) are carried out in compliance with departmental policy, local, state and federal regulations and laws governing activities.

• Perform s activities related to City real estate and capital programs including land acquisition and disposition, lease negotiations, relocation and condemnation.

• Work s with all City Department levels relative to all City real property transaction and planning functions.

• Perform s or monitor s negotiations; approve s settlement payments for fee appraisers, title companies, fee attorneys, and contract right-of-way, environmental consultants.

• Performs review of right of way plans, utility adjustment plans and cost estimates, maps, surveys, field notes, property descriptions, appraisal reports, titles, deeds, legal and curative documents.

• Review s and process es real property and/or re location payment check request; m anage s surveying, demolition, appraisals contracts.

• Develop s C ity-wide policies, procedures, standards, objectives, schedules, and priorities for section operations that include right-of-way plans, descriptions and titles, appraisals, negotiations, property management and enhancements.

Additional Duties**:**

• Implements and interprets d epartment al policies and procedures as it relates to right of way negotiations, relocation, appraisals, utilities, acquisition.

• Establishes liaison with and manage activities between the department, general counsel, state/l ocal agencies and appropriate courts, utility companies, pipelines, and other entities having an interest in the property.

• Consult s and advise s administrative staff, general counsel and other department staff concerning litigation pertaining to real property matters.

• Meet s with property owners and/or other entities to negotiate real property acquisition.

• Review s plans for assigned projects; acquire s , write s , and maintain s legal documents pertaining to agreements and easements required for project completion .

• Develop s and execute s project schedule to accomplish work; d irect s and evaluate s consultants and contractors relative to all City real property transactions , if required .

• Attends pre-development and development r eview meetings to provide information on how development projects may be affected by the City's capital projects and the easement/right-of-way requirements of City projects as required.

• Reviews plats to ensure that the property needs of projects are addre ssed in the platting process.

• Assist s in development of department's position during litigation and act s as an expert witness in court proceedings.

• Recommend s strategies designed to support and enhance the C ity's real estate activities; c onduct s analyses and prepare s technical reports regarding appraisals, negotiations, relocation assistance and property disposition functions .

• Performs related work as assigned .

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in business , real estate or closely related field.

• Requires four years real estate or closely related experience.

Special Certifications a nd Licenses :

• Texas Real Estate License

• Senior Right of Way Professional Designation (SR/WA)