Capital Facilities Lease Lead (PAS5)

State of Washington; Tumwater (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking an experienced real estate professional to lead and support the statewide lease program within the Capital Facilities Office. You will evaluate lease performance, develop strategies, and supervise one employee to deliver cost‑effective space solutions across Washington State.

You will manage lease contracts for office space, housing warehouses, and other site uses, coordinating with AG’s Office, DES, and other agencies, while

Qualifications

• Experience applying contract development practices, terminology, regulations, policies, procedures, and cost factors to develop and manage compliant lease agreements.
• Ability to interpret and apply RCWs, WACs, federal regulations, and agency policies to develop legally compliant lease agreements and resolve complex property management issues.
• Proficiency with business software and information systems to manage contracts, analyze data, and prepare professional correspondence and reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and renew lease contracts for administrative office space, crew housing warehouses, parking, resource sharing, and other space/site use applications.
• Serve as the primary statewide contact for Capital Facilities payable and receivable lease contract information and monitor, track, and anticipate upcoming payable and receivable lease actions.
• Coordinate document reviews and consult with the Attorney General’s Office, Department of Enterprise Services, WSDOT Real Estate Services, and other agencies and staff as appropriate.
• Review lease documents for consistency, accuracy, and methodology and respond to contract inquiries.
• Ensure leased properties are inspected and property conditions are properly documented.
• Lead lease management process changes across multiple organizations within WSDOT.
• Ensure contract information is up to date in enterprise database applications.
• Engage the Attorney General’s Office regarding process or contract template clarification and requested deviations.
• Provide professional advice on applicable laws, regulations, policies, and legislative matters and recommend policy and procedure improvements.
• Ensure cost escalation notifications are distributed to tenants in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Participate in legislative bill analysis, studies, funding requests, and budget development.
• Develop leasing strategies and standards in support of WSDOT space management activities.
• Develop and provide training on leasing, document management, closeout, recording, reconciliation, and property management applications.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Contract development

Data management

Communication

Analysis

Strategic thinking

Organization

Policy development

Leadership

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award‑winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking an experienced real estate professional to lead and support the statewide lease program within the Capital Facilities Office. In this role, you will evaluate lease portfolio performance, identify long‑term opportunities, advise leadership, and develop strategies that balance statewide fiscal risks while supporting WSDOT’s mission. You will lead the development and renewal of lease agreements, strengthen beneficial space‑sharing opportunities throughout Washington State, and serve as the statewide information steward for payable and receivable space contracts. You will also ensure lease documentation and transactions align with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and Washington State procurement and accounting practices. This position supervises one employee and plays a key role in providing efficient, cost‑effective, and mutually beneficial space solutions for WSDOT and partner agencies.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Develop and renew lease contracts for administrative office space, crew housing warehouses, parking, resource sharing, and other space/site use applications.
• Serve as the primary statewide contact for Capital Facilities payable and receivable lease contract information and monitor, track, and anticipate upcoming payable and receivable lease actions.
• Coordinate document reviews and consult with the Attorney General’s Office, Department of Enterprise Services, WSDOT Real Estate Services, and other agencies and staff as appropriate.
• Review lease documents for consistency, accuracy, and methodology and respond to contract inquiries.
• Ensure leased properties are inspected and property conditions are properly documented.
• Lead lease management process changes across multiple organizations within WSDOT.
• Ensure contract information is up to date in enterprise database applications.
• Engage the Attorney General’s Office regarding process or contract template clarification and requested deviations.
• Provide professional advice on applicable laws, regulations, policies, and legislative matters and recommend policy and procedure improvements.
• Ensure cost escalation notifications are distributed to tenants in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Participate in legislative bill analysis, studies, funding requests, and budget development.
• Develop leasing strategies and standards in support of WSDOT space management activities.
• Develop and provide training on leasing, document management, closeout, recording, reconciliation, and property management applications.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

• Respect and Inclusion: Contributes to a work environment that fosters respect and equal opportunity.
• Regulatory and Contract Knowledge: Experience applying contract development practices, terminology, regulations, policies, procedures, and cost factors to develop and manage compliant lease agreements.
• Regulatory Interpretation: Ability to interpret and apply RCWs, WACs, federal regulations, and agency policies to develop legally compliant lease agreements and resolve complex property management issues. Including:
  • Federal regulations (49 CFR, Part 24)
  • The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970
  • RCW 47.12.120 (WSDOT lease authority)
  • RCW 47.04.045 (WSDOT wireless lease authority)
  • RCW 47.60.010 (WSF lease authority)
  • Highway purpose regulations
  • Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) relating to acquisition, condemnation, relocation, and property management of real property and property rights, title guidelines and procedures
  • WSDOT Right of Way Manual
• Technology and Data Management: Ability to use business software and information systems to manage contracts, analyze data, and prepare professional correspondence and reports.
• Communication: Ability to communicate complex technical, legal, and property‑related information clearly in writing and verbally to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Analysis and Judgment: Interprets technical written materials, plans, schematics, and legal descriptions; evaluates information; assesses risk; and makes sound property management decisions.
• Strategic Thinking: Develops program vision, considers broader strategic implications, makes informed decisions, and provides direction to others.
• Organization and Collaboration: Organizes and prioritizes work, works independently and collaboratively, and effectively manages competing priorities.
• Policy Development: Develops and recommends policies, procedures, and business processes.
• Professionalism and Conflict Management: Maintains professionalism and works effectively with challenging or differing perspectives to achieve effective contract management and delivery.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service‑Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Lease Negotiation: Experience negotiating complex real estate or lease agreements.
• Leadership: Experience leading property use related activities involving multiple organizations
• Regulatory Knowledge: Experience interpreting property management laws and regulations.
• Process Improvement: Experience developing policies, procedures, or business processes.
• People Leadership: Experience supervising staff or leading cross‑functional teams.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union‑represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non‑represented positions can be found in Chapter 357‑28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
• WSDOT does not use the E‑Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Why WSDOT

• Work‑Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including telework options for eligible positions.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full‑time employees mayearn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• PlanFor Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?

WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.

WSDOT does not use the E‑Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Contact Us

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