Property and Contracts Manager - Airport

Lead and shape the future of our growing airport as a Property & Contracts Manager by overseeing a dynamic portfolio of property, commercial, and tenant relations programs. In this high-impact role, you’ll negotiate and manage both aviation and non-aviation revenue-generating leases and contracts, while guiding strategic property development. You'll lead a dedicated team, drive key business initiatives, and play a pivotal role in the airport’s long-term success. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic thinker who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and independent decision-making.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Bachelor’s degree in airport management, business administration, public administration, marketing or related field, and 
• 5 years of experience in the commercial aviation industry working with retail property/tenant management, property development, real estate or commercial management or commercial real property leasing, 
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Airport Driver's License.

Why the City of Boise?

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

• 100% Employer paid medical coverage for you and your family.
• PERSI retirement (11.96% Employer Contribution) plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Disclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be provided prior to closing. Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.

Performs the full range of duties (with appropriate managerial review), including hiring, evaluating, promoting, and assigning duties; correcting inappropriate actions or behavior through communication and coaching, initiating discipline or termination as needed; and overseeing employees or a group. Performs the tasks of subordinate employees, as needed. 

Negotiates, directs and oversees the preparation of aviation and non-aviation revenue-producing leases, concessions, licenses and permit agreements. Negotiates easements with various federal, state and private agencies and utilities. Resolves contract compliance issues with tenants, concessionaires, service contractors and consultants. Coordinates and collaborates with a variety of other city departments. Monitors regulations and ordinances for potential impacts on Airport property and contracts. Coordinates and manages the development of Letters of Interest (LOI's), Requests for bids (RFBs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) pertaining to various airport concessions and leases. Resolves contract compliance issues with tenants, concessionaires, service contractors and consultants. 

Manages the Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Program (ACDBE) in compliance with federal regulations and serves as a liaison officer. Oversees the update of the ACDBE plan and three-year goals and submits annual reports regarding the plan to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). 

Maintains the official Airport Property Map to ensure compliance with federal mandates. Prepares and negotiates the purchase, disposal, exchange or lease of real property. Serves as a primary public point of contact with respect to leases and related airport agreements. 

Contributes to the business development program, project plans and department budgets. Oversees implementation of policies and procedures for the property and contract division. Ensures property and contract programs comply with established goals and objectives, applicable laws and regulations and regulatory agency requirements. Monitors, analyzes and reviews local, state and federal regulations, rules, orders, advisory circulars and ordinances for potential impacts to airport property and contracts. 

Oversees the Boise Airport Title VI (non-discrimination) program and serves as the department liaison to the City of Boise and the airport's liaison to the FAA. Develops and monitors Title VI plan including employee, tenant, contractor and consultant training. Performs periodic audits and updates to the program. 

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Knowledge of: 

• property negotiation practices and techniques; 
• property management principles, methods and practices; 
• legal aspects of real estate leases and rental agreements; applicable laws, codes and regulations pertaining to the acquisition and disposition of real property; 
• principles and practices of budget development and administration; capital improvement planning and budgeting; statistical analysis and research techniques; 
• computer usage including related software; and property legal descriptions, site plans, surveys and appraisal methods, easements, deed and title reports and water rights.

Ability to: 

• interpret federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances and policies concerning airport commercial real estate; 
• represent the City of Boise effectively in negotiations; 
• provide effective leadership; analyze complex operational and administrative problems and recommend or implement effective courses of action; 
• communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and 
• perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• 10 years of experience in the commercial aviation industry working with retail property/tenant management, property development, real estate or commercial management or commercial real property leasing.

Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check
• Transportation Security Administration background check (SIDA)
• Hybrid Work Eligible

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds. Also, the employee is rarely pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb and balance.

Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids and chemicals. Occasionally exposed to the airfield, uneven ground at various sites and properties, and unknown hazards at vacant properties.