City Real Estate Transactions Coordinator

City of Goldsboro; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Georgetown is seeking a Real Estate Manager under the City Attorney to oversee acquisition and disposition of real property for public projects and utilities, including right-of-way and site work. The role requires coordination with engineers, planners, and legal staff to ensure compliance and timely closings.

Strong negotiation, contracts, and communication skills are essential. Anticipated start date: on or after October 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, public or business administration, real estate or related field.
• Four years of full-time work experience in planning or real estate activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate acquisition of real property rights for construction, maintenance, expansion, and operation of public utilities and other capital improvements projects, in compliance with law and City policies.
• Coordinate the disposition of real property rights in connection with City projects and development-related projects, in compliance with law and City policies.
• Coordinate the temporary use of City property by others to accommodate construction projects on adjacent property or rights-of-way, in compliance with law and City policies.
• Manage consultants and vendors (i.e., right-of-way negotiation/acquisition agents, surveyors, appraisers, title companies, etc.), including reviewing invoices, analyzing costs, and recommending payment.
• Negotiate with landowners and their representatives; responds to their concerns/requests.
• Reviews development applications including plats, replats, and site plans for required real estate items
• Serves as case manager responsible for all requests for licenses to encroach and abandonments.
• Provides technical assistance on real estate matters to other City departments, developers, and property owners.
• Performs title research and curative work; recommends solutions to resolve closing issues.
• Assists engineers and land planners with route and site selection, project coordination/monitoring.
• Assists legal staff with real estate matters, including conducting title review, preparing transaction documents for attorney review, and assisting with preparation for condemnation hearings and trials.
• Prepares, presents, and makes recommendations to City Council and advisory boards and commissions concerning real estate matters.
• Serves as a resource to City staff, the Georgetown development community, and the general public concerning past and present City real estate matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Communication

Contract review

Real estate knowledge

Negotiation

Public speaking

Project management

Independent work

Diplomacy

Budget calculations

PC software proficiency

Education

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

Job description

City of Georgetown is seeking a Real Estate Manager under the City Attorney to oversee acquisition and disposition of real property for public projects and utilities, including right-of-way and site work. The role requires coordination with engineers, planners, and legal staff to ensure compliance and timely closings.

Strong negotiation, contracts, and communication skills are essential. Anticipated start date: on or after October 5, 2026.