Airports Lease Program Manager - Hybrid Real Estate

City of San Diego Green Business Network; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined retirement plans

Health and wellness plans

Paid holidays

Leave entitlements

Tuition reimbursement

Free transit pass

Job summary

The City of San Diego’s Economic Development Department (EDD) is seeking a Program Manager to lead the Airports Lease Administration Team for Montgomery‑Gibbs Executive and Brown Field airports. Overseeing ~300 real estate agreements, you will direct leasing activities, ensure compliance with City, State, and FAA regulations, and guide complex negotiations.

You will supervise three staff, develop policies, and drive high‑level real estate transactions while fostering staff growth in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, real estate, business management, airport management or related field; five years of progressively responsible experience.
• Experience negotiating, interpreting and administering complex aeronautical and commercial lease agreements, licences and other real estate agreements.
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex workloads with deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with City management and the public; strong presentation skills.
• Knowledge of public sector real estate principles, laws and processes; commitment to public service.

Responsibilities

• Lead EDD’s Airports Division Lease Administration Team.
• Oversee Real Estate Portfolio (≈300 agreements).
• Negotiate complex real estate transactions.
• Supervise and develop staff.
• Plan and direct highly complex real estate projects.
• Develop and implement Lease Administration policies and procedures.

Skills

Lease negotiations

Team leadership

Public sector real estate

Communication

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

IT proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration/real estate/airport management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Zoom

Job description

The City of San Diego’s Economic Development Department (EDD) is seeking a Program Manager to lead the Airports Lease Administration Team for Montgomery‑Gibbs Executive and Brown Field airports. Overseeing ~300 real estate agreements, you will direct leasing activities, ensure compliance with City, State, and FAA regulations, and guide complex negotiations.

You will supervise three staff, develop policies, and drive high‑level real estate transactions while fostering staff growth in a dynamic