Director of Real Estate and Transit Oriented Development

1 Utah Transit Authority; United States; On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Free transit passes

Paid time off

Job summary

Utah Transit Authority seeks a Director of Real Estate and Transit Oriented Development to lead and expand the agency's real estate portfolio, drive TOD/TOC initiatives, and foster partnerships across public and private sectors. The role requires strategic oversight of large-scale property management, acquisitions, and development programs to enhance transit access and community impact.

The position is in-person in Utah; relocation may be required for non-local candidates.

Qualifications

• Seven years coordinating real estate projects, property development, project financing and financial analysis.
• Seven years supervising professional employees and/or supervisors.
• Three years working with government entities regarding economic development issues and real estate matters including real-estate transactions, land use, zoning, local financing, urban design, transit design, and environmental constraints/obligations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with reports/presentations to a governing board.

Responsibilities

• Strategize and direct all real estate activities of UTA.
• Establish and oversee related programs, policies, and processes.
• Enact and follow executive direction and policies regarding TOC, TOD, and property management.
• Oversee station area planning and development of agency facilities.
• Lead the development team on all UTA-led real estate development projects.
• Manage relationships with development partners, community leaders, and staff.
• Counsel agency leadership on real estate issues.

Skills

Real estate strategy

Stakeholder collaboration

Financial analysis

Leadership

Public sector experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Architecture/Planning/Real Estate Development

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office/Analytics

Real estate transaction systems

Job description

As the Director of Real Estate and Transit Oriented Development, you will take on the role of a community builder. You will bring your expertise in large-scale real estate, property management, acquisition, disposition, and development to a portfolio that spans the Utah Transit Authority's extensive property and facility network. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity that calls for an experienced real estate professional who understands the complexity of managing large properties, navigating development opportunities, and building partnerships that create long-term value. Your leadership will help UTA maximize its real estate assets while advancing projects that strengthen communities, improve access to transit, and shape how people live, work, and connect throughout the region.

You will:

• Strategize and direct all real estate activities of UTA.
• Establish and oversee related programs, policies, and processes.
• Enact and follow executive direction and policies regarding Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) and Development (TOD), real property acquisition and disposition, real property administration, and management.
• Oversee station area planning and predevelopment efforts and planning and development of agency facilities.
• Lead the development team on all UTA-led real estate development projects.
• Manage relationships with development partners, community leaders, and staff.
• Counsel agency leadership on real estate issues.
• Prepare, present, and interpret TOD and real property reporting, including reports to senior management and business units.
• Oversee real estate managers and the budget, providing leadership and directing staffing and budgetary strategy.

This is an in-person position that cannot be conducted remotely. If you live outside of the area, you will need to relocate to Utah.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Seven years coordinating real estate projects, property development, project financing and financial analysis.
• Seven years supervising professional employees and/or supervisors.
• Three years working with government entities regarding economic development issues and real estate matters including real-estate transactions, land use, zoning, local financing, urban design, transit design, and environmental constraints/obligations.
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience making reports and presentations to an oversight body such as a governing board of trustees.
• Prefer experience in a service-related industry such as transportation or mass transit.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Architecture, Planning, Real Estate Development, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.

UTA Competencies:

• Strategic Mindset - Looking toward the broadest possible view of an issue/challenge; cultivating innovation; anticipating future trends and implications accurately.
• Business Acumen - Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of the broader issues affecting field of expertise and organization.
• Managerial Courage - Standing strong in the face of adversity and taking necessary risk to achieve results.
• Change Management - Dealing comfortably with the uncertainty of change. Dealing constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.
• Communicates Effectively - Creating an open environment in which thoughts are expressed freely and information flows easily.
• Decision Making - Making sound decisions that consider multiple options, seeking input from others, reaching good decisions in a timely manner.
• Drives Results - Fostering a strong bottom-line orientation; accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks; exceeding goals successfully; pushing self and others to achieve results.

- OR - An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. [UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

Pay Rate:

$135,400.00 or more, depending on experience

As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts.
• Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage.
• HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP.
• Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
• Employee assistance program - includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• UTA Well - a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.
• Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile.
• Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet's health and needs).

PM21 Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two work days' notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.

Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.

We grow together. We succeed together. We are UTA, together. A career with UTA offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in our communities while building a purposeful and rewarding career.