Director, Transit Real Estate & Joint Development

COMTO; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan or 401(k)

Hybrid work environment

Transit benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) is forming a new Joint Development program and seeks a Division Manager or Manager, Real Estate & Joint Development to lead real estate development on transit agency land. The role oversees staff, negotiates long-term leases and land sales, and coordinates with municipal partners and Service Boards.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in real estate development or related public sector procurement, with a background in urban planning and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate, Civil Engineering, or related field required.
• Master’s degree is a plus; professional certifications such as CPM or PMP are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment and roll-out of NITA’s Joint Development program.
• Act as primary liaison with municipal representatives, Service Boards, private developers and counsel.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with Service Boards, developers and municipalities.
• Plan, direct, evaluate developers and conduct financial feasibility analyses for new projects.
• Ensure projects stay on schedule and within approved budgets.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Collaboration

Communication

MultiTasking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) is forming a new Joint Development program and seeks a Division Manager or Manager, Real Estate & Joint Development to lead real estate development on transit agency land. The role oversees staff, negotiates long-term leases and land sales, and coordinates with municipal partners and Service Boards.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in real estate development or related public sector procurement, with a background in urban planning and strong