JOB TITLE: Transit-Oriented Development/Real Estate Manager DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Development Services REPORTS TO: Director of Economic Development SUMMARY: The Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Manager will oversee the planning, coordination and execution of all activities related to transit-oriented development, with a particular focus on Trinity Mills Station and Historical Downtown Carrollton. This role serves as a critical liaison between the city, developers, DART and various community stakeholders to ensure cohesive strategic urban development that supports the city's vision for growth, connectivity and revitalization. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Assists in developing and maintaining short and long-term strategic planning processes and coordinates departmental efforts related to assigned area of responsibility. * Participates in the development of services, programs, policies, and procedures in assigned area of responsibility. * Coordinates department-wide initiatives for the enhancement and improvement of service and program delivery for TOD areas and special projects * Ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, laws, and policies. * Serves as a liaison with employees and external organizations; represents the City at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events. * Participates in coordinating the exchange of information within the organization, with external agencies, and with the public. * Prepares, reviews, interprets, and analyzes market conditions and a variety of information, data, and reports and makes recommendations and presentations based on findings. * Monitors and maintains department inventory and orders required supplies, materials, and equipment to ensure efficient operations. * Assists in developing and administering the department budget and approves expenditures within established guidelines. * Performs other duties as assigned. POSITION SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS Economic Development * Performs managerial level activities related to: transit-oriented development; commercial redevelopment; multi-family development and redevelopment; and special projects. * Presents to the TOD Subcommittee, Redevelopment Subcommittee, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, Development Corporation(s), and the general public on TOD and redevelopment initiatives. * Draft, negotiate and manage real estate development agreements and related legal or policy documents. * Serve as a concierge and primary point of contact between developers, site stakeholders and relevant city departments to facilitate efficient communication and problem-solving. * Attend and actively participate in Historic Downtown meetings and serve as city's representative for the Historic Downtown and Main Street programs. * Manage special projects as assigned. SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: * Supervisory responsibility over Division staff. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: * Knowledge of public administration principles; * Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes; * Knowledge of policy and procedure development practices; * Knowledge of applicable theories and principles related to area of assignment; * Skilled in developing, evaluating, recommending, and implementing processes and procedures; * Skilled in managing change and sensitive topics; * Skilled in adapting to rapidly changing environments; * Skilled in recognizing problems, identifying alternative solutions, and making appropriate recommendations; * Skilled in building consensus; * Skilled in preparing and giving presentations; * Skilled in analyzing processes and making recommendations for improvement; * Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple simultaneous projects; * Skilled in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions; * Skilled in reading, interpreting, applying, and explaining laws, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; * Skilled in preparing clear and concise reports, including oral, written, and audio/visual presentations; * Skilled in maintaining sensitive and confidential information; * Skilled in gathering and analyzing complex information and making recommendations based on findings and in support of organizational goals; * Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications; * Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Real Estate Development or a related field (Master's preferred). * Minimum 5 years of experience in urban development, transit planning, real estate or related work. * Strong knowledge of real estate development, public-private partnerships and transit planning principles. PREFERENCES: * None. WORKING CONDITIONS: * Frequent reaching, talking, seeing, hearing, and manual dexterity. * Occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds. * Work is typically performed in a standard office environment. * Depending on area of assignment, may work in an outdoor environment, with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. * Depending on area of assignment, may occasionally be exposed to risk of electrical shock, vibration, fumes, and/or airborne particles. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: * Must pass pre-employment drug test. * Must pass criminal history check. * Must pass motor vehicle records check.