Acquisition Manager - Capital Projects

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Acquisition Manager to lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Engineering and Public Works department within our Capital 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, the city pays all premiums for our 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 a retirement 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.

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ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods , and superb quality of life . Ranked among the top ten safest cities in Texas , Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer, including professional 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 understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth . Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

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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)