Director Property Management

New Direction New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in New Orleans is seeking a Director of Property Management responsible for the stewardship and maintenance of city-owned properties. The ideal candidate will oversee real estate, leases, and facilities to ensure public safety and efficiency. A Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in property or facilities management are required. This full-time role emphasizes transparency and operational efficiency in public service.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in property management, facilities management, or real estate.
• Strong knowledge of municipal asset management, contracting, and vendor oversight.
• Experience in long‑term planning and maintenance of public facilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all buildings owned or operated by the City for public purposes.
• Manage and have custody of all immovable property.
• Recommend leasing, acquisition, or disposition of immovable property.
• Lead and develop departmental staff responsible for property management.

Skills

Property management

Facilities management

Municipal asset management

Vendor oversight

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Urban Planning, Real Estate or related field

Job description

Director of Property Management

The Director of Property Management stewards and maintains city-owned property and facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable public use. This role safeguards the value, safety, and accessibility of City assets by overseeing real estate, leases, facilities, and asset records, while supporting transparency, efficiency, and long-term planning in City operations.

Charter authority & scope

Oversees all functions of the Department of Property Management as established in Sections 4-1401 and 4-1402 of the City Charter. Responsible for maintaining City buildings, custodial functions, management of immovable property, space assignments, concessions, and comprehensive property records. Provides recommendations on leasing, acquisition, and disposition of City-owned property to the Director of Finance. Serves as the ex‑officio member for the Delgado Albania Plantation Commission attached to the department. Performs additional duties assigned by the Mayor.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain all buildings owned or operated by the City for public purposes and perform or oversee custodial functions
• Manage and have custody of all immovable property in which the City has an interest, including cemeteries, except where management is otherwise assigned
• Recommend leasing, acquisition, or disposition of immovable property to the Director of Finance
• Assign space to City officers, departments, and boards within City buildings
• Award concessions on City property in accordance with ordinance requirements
• Identify and support the redevelopment of underutilized City property toward commerce, working in partnership with relevant departments
• Maintain a complete and accurate record of all City‑owned or controlled immovable property, including a comprehensive list designed for public accessibility
• Oversee departmental support as the ex‑officio member for the Delgado Albania Plantation Commission
• Develop and implement long‑term asset management and maintenance plans for City‑owned properties
• Lead and develop departmental staff responsible for property management, facilities maintenance, and asset records
• Ensure transparency and efficiency in management of city‑owned property to inform strategic planning and public accountability

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Urban Planning, Real Estate or related field
• At least 8 years of experience in property management, facilities management, or real estate
• Strong knowledge of municipal asset management, contracting, and vendor oversight
• Experience in long‑term planning and maintenance of public facilities
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex property portfolios
• Commitment to transparency, operational efficiency, and high‑quality public service

Benefits

Benefits information will be available in the future.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other