Description
Salary $141,148.80 - $211,681.60 Annually
Location Los Angeles, CA
Job Type Regular Employee
Cabinet PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Opening Date 02/12/2026
Closing Date 2/26/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA Exempt
Bargaining Unit Non-Contract
Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
Directs, plans, and oversees projects and/or programs associated with Metro real estate assets, right of way delivery process, and/or special projects involving new Metro business opportunities. The Senior Director, Real Property Management & Development will direct, plan, and oversee Metro’s agency-wide real property management program, including key right-of-way assets, rental revenue, property maintenance, and related capital improvements. This role provides strategic leadership; manages major budgets and contracts; interfaces with executive leadership, elected officials, community stakeholders, and regulatory agencies; and serves as the agency’s primary authority on real property matters.
Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of March 9, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Examples of Duties
Directs, plans, and oversees work related to key Metro real estate assets, including work related to right of way delivery processes necessary to construct and maintain Metro's infrastructure, or to Metro owned properties, including rental revenue and property maintenance, and leasing of commercial facilities to facilitate both transit or non-transit operations
Develops and delivers quality projects from inception to close-out, on time, and within scope and budget
Leads negotiation of all business-related terms and conditions associated with joint development and new business opportunities, and oversees the drafting and preparation of related contracts
Directs, plans, and oversees work related to the development of special projects involving new business opportunities for Metro
Assists in the preparation and oversight of department/unit budgets, goals, and schedules
Monitors and ensures projects are completed according to Metro policy, procedures, deadlines, and standards, and in compliance with federal and state regulations
Coordinates and interfaces with consultants and other departments providing project support and input
Directs, plans, and oversees preparation of RFPs (Requests for Proposals) and RFQs (Requests for Quotes) related to joint development projects and new business opportunities
Coordinates, presents, and disseminates information to various departments, agencies, organizations, and the public
Represents the department in management meetings and task forces to assist in determining strategic approaches related to joint development and new business generation
Develops project/program guidelines and policies
Participates in the selection and hiring of consultants; oversees and reviews their work for conformance with Metro policies, compliance with contract provisions, and completion of scope of work; and approves consultant payments
Manages sub-consultant contracts and deliverables
Manages, motivates, and develops assigned staff
Analyzes and evaluates project costs, benefits, and alternative action plans
Represents the department and Metro before regulatory agencies, professional organizations, community groups, project stakeholders, and at other meetings
Prepares and presents comprehensive reports and correspondence to management, Metro Board, outside agencies, and the public
Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
May be required to perform other related job duties
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Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)
Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Employer Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
Address
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, California, 90012
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lametro
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field; Master's degree in a related field preferred
Experience
Five years of relevant management-level experience in Rights-of-Way project management, planning, and development of public projects, and special projects related to new business opportunities; experience in public sector is preferred
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
Experience leading a large real property program, overseeing right-of-way assets, leasing, rental revenue, property maintenance, and a team of real estate officers from project inception to completion
Experience managing a portfolio of real property rights in compliance with local, state, and federal laws, and translating requirements into actionable policies and procedures
Experience managing large operating and capital budgets for real property programs, including cost-benefit analysis, multiyear planning, and delivering projects on time, within scope and budget, in compliance with agency financial standards
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with stakeholders to manage real property, oversee Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), manage consultant contracts, and resolve complex property issues while ensuring safe transit operations
Experience serving as the primary agency contact for real property management, preparing and presenting reports, correspondence, and public briefings on complex right-of-way and property issues to executives, boards, regulators, and stakeholders
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
Theories, principles, and practices of business, real estate, real estate development, appraisal, and transportation applicable to assigned area of responsibility
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing transportation policies, right of way, real estate, and development practices
Eminent domain process and schedule, or real property management principles and practices, based on assigned area of responsibility
Economics and business statistics
Project management and control practices
Finance and budget practices
Staff management practices and principles
Applicable business software applications
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
Organizing and managing deliverables
Performing financial and statistical analysis
Analyzing situations, identifying issues and opportunities, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes
Critical thinking and problem solving
Exercising sound judgment and creativity in proactive decision making
Communicating effectively and diplomatically orally and in writing
Managing, motivating, training, and developing assigned staff
Negotiating and mediating
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
Analyze, manage, and conceptualize complex joint development projects and new business opportunities
Perform constant analysis of projects, schedules, and issues in order to meet tight deadlines and standards
Make independent, timely, and strategic decisions
Manage multiple tasks in various stages
Make sound financial decisions
Work cooperatively with various disciplines in often tight deadlines
Monitor and evaluate the work of consultants
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Assist in the development and implementation of departmental budgets, policies, procedures, and regulations
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence using a variety of programs
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with various Metro departments, Metro Board of Directors and their deputies, and outside representatives
Communicate clearly and concisely regarding complex concepts, including communicating real estate issues with non-real estate disciplines
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
Working Conditions
Typical office situation
Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table
Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
Communicating through speech in the English language required
