Assistant Director, Commercial & Property Development

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta seeks an experienced real estate and public affairs manager to support the Director by handling administrative tasks, providing strategic communications guidance, and coordinating public affairs initiatives for Airport properties.

You'll negotiate leases, oversee financial reporting, lead cross‑functional teams, manage vendors, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while aligning with agency goals.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree as stated.
• 5-8 years of aero and non-aero Airport properties experience and supervisory experience.
• Ability to attend stakeholder meetings on weekdays and some early mornings/evenings.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages negotiation and preparation of contractual agreements for Airport properties.
• Directs preparation of financial statements and reports on airport properties and maintains inventory database.
• Prepare and manage leads and feasibility assessments and asset mapping for real estate development.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Team leadership

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder meetings

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate, business or public administration or a related field

Job description

The City of Atlanta seeks an experienced real estate and public affairs manager to support the Director by handling administrative tasks, providing strategic communications guidance, and coordinating public affairs initiatives for Airport properties.

You'll negotiate leases, oversee financial reporting, lead cross‑functional teams, manage vendors, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while aligning with agency goals.