Real Estate Program Manager / Real Estate Specialist V - Hybrid

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

Note: This posting may fill more than one vacancy.

The Division of State Property (DSP) serves as the central hub for State property oversight. We guide the full lifecycle of State assets, from acquisition and construction to management and disposal. By leveraging the combined expertise of the Division of Capital Assets (DCA), the Office of the State Architect (OSA), and the Public-Private Partnership Collaboration Unit (P3), we ensure maximum strategic and operational efficiency. This position reports to the Office of the State Architect.

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The Division of State Property (DSP) serves as the central hub for State property oversight. We guide the full lifecycle of State assets, from acquisition and construction to management and disposal. By leveraging the combined expertise of the Division of Capital Assets (DCA), the Office of the State Architect (OSA), and the Public-Private Partnership Collaboration Unit (P3), we ensure maximum strategic and operational efficiency. This position reports to the Office of the State Architect.

The Manager of Real Estate Programs is responsible for providing Statewide Authority including reviewing and approving all 400+ private landlord leases and 125+ interagency leases statewide. They procure and serve as the primary point of contact for the Real Estate Services Consultant (“Broker”). By utilizing technical real estate experience, this position develops/implements State templates that allow all State Agencies and Institutions of Higher Education to contract their real estate needs including leases, licenses, easements and purchase/sale agreements.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Statewide Authority 

• Serves as statewide authority and subject matter expert for all real estate transactions for State Agencies and Institutions of Higher Education. 

• In addition to being a subject matter expert, SB15-270 gave Real Estate Programs the authority to prescribe uniform standards for office space pursuant to section 24-30-1303 (1) (h), and to approve any acquisition or utilization of real property that requires expenditures of state or federal funds, regardless of whether the acquisition is by lease, lease-purchase,  purchase, gift or otherwise. Assist and work with the P3 Collaboration Unit.

Manage State Broker Contract 

• The Manager of Real Estate Programs procures and serves as the main point of contact for the State’s Real Estate Services Consultant. 

• This position must evaluate the consultant’s performance, review broker’s financial analysis of each lease or purchase proposal. 

• Work with State Consultant to clearly determine long and short range strategic planning with regard to real estate asset management.

Review, Negotiate and Execute Real Estate Documents as Central Approver

• The Manager of Real Estate Programs acting as a central approver for all real property transactions, needs to be aware of all lease, license, purchase, disposition and easement agreements that State Agencies or Institutions of Higher Education are entering into. 

• In doing so this position must also make sure that any compensation negotiated is fair and reasonable and the document conveying the real property interest is in compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

Create Statewide Real Estate Standard Contract & Procedural Documents

• Creating and updating real estate standard contracts such as the State lease form (Gross, Base Year & NNN), purchase / sale agreements, easement agreements, estoppel and subordination non disturbance attornment agreements. 

• The Manager of Real Estate programs must take input from multiple stakeholders in order to create robust templates that incorporate the State’s fiscal rules and regulations of the Colorado Revised Statutes. 

• With the creation of standard contacts by this position it saves State time and effort for all Agencies and Institutions of Higher Education.

Develop Policies, Strategic Plans and Overall Asset Management Strategy and Perform 

• The Manager of Real Estate Programs develops and maintains policies regarding; centralized policy/procedures manual, removal of property tax from State leased space (CRS 39-3-124) and guidelines for underutilized assets (CRS 24-30-1303.5 (3.5)). 

• This position educates stakeholders, provides technical advice, analysis and recommendations to State contacts on the fiscal rules, approval processes and policies / procedures so they can efficiently maximize their real estate portfolio. 

• In addition, this position works with the State Broker and the State Architect to develop strategic plans with regard to asset management for Agencies and Institutions of Higher Education.

*A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, but may be attached. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration.

This position is advertised in line with the Governor’s executive order (Executive Order 2022 015) focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training or past experiences.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. 

Class Code & Classification Description:

H1M5XX

Real Estate Specialist V

Minimum Qualifications: 

Experience Only:

At least eight (8) years of relevant experience in commercial real estate brokerage, real estate asset management or property management and related to the work assigned to this position and an active Colorado Real Estate Broker License.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in commercial real estate brokerage, real estate asset management or property management and related to the work assigned equal to at least eight (8) years and an active Colorado Real Estate Broker License.

The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications:

• Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position.

  
  

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

• Current, active Colorado Real Estate Broker License

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website,https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

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Accommodations: The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Heather Siegal [email protected]