Property Manager 14 - Bureau of Development

State-of-Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) seeks a Property Manager 14 to lead statewide real estate programs within the Real Estate Services Section. You will guide a team, set clear expectations, and foster accountability and continuous improvement.

You will direct appraisal processes, oversee contract staff, ensure compliance with FHWA and state regulations, and drive statewide Real Estate Quality Assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any major.
• Four years of professional real estate experience including appraisal and program oversight.
• Valid Michigan Real Estate License, Broker License, or Appraiser License.
• Ability to lead teams and communicate professionally.

Responsibilities

• Directing the appraisal process for statewide projects, excess and railroad property, wetland mitigation sites, condemnation parcels and special projects for the Statewide Appraisal Program.
• Scheduling work assignments, setting priorities and directing the work of staff by providing clear continuous direction, feedback and measurement for the Local Public Agency Real Estate program and the Statewide Real Estate Quality Assurance program teams.
• Supervise the Development Services Division contract administrator's activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities and directing the work of staff by providing clear continuous direction, feedback and measurement.
• Directing the statewide Real Estate Quality Assurance program to ensure statewide real estate staff are performing real estate activities in compliance with all FHWA and state regulations while identifying statewide trends, best practices, innovations, improvements, areas of high quality and areas in need of improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Are you looking for a leadership opportunity that is anything but ordinary? Do you thrive in an environment where priorities evolve, challenges require thoughtful solutions and strong leadership makes a difference? As the next property manager 14 in the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Real Estate Services Section, you’ll have the opportunity to lead critical statewide real estate programs while helping shape a team and workplace built on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

As a property manager 14 within the MDOT Bureau of Development, you’ll bring more than technical expertise to the role; you’ll be a trusted leader for your team. Your ability to set clear expectations, provide meaningful feedback, support employee development and communicate with professionalism and respect will be essential to your success. Whether recognizing great work, guiding employee development or sharing information that may not always be easy to hear, you’ll have the opportunity to lead with clarity, consistency and purpose.

You’ll also use your expertise in real estate, program oversight, coordination and problem-solving to support programs that have an impact across the state. You’ll work alongside professionals who value collaboration, sound decision-making and a shared commitment to serving Michigan.

At MDOT, we believe strong leaders continue to grow, too. You’ll have access to professional development, continuous learning opportunities and resources to strengthen both your technical expertise and leadership skills.

As the next property manager 14, you will be responsible for:

• Directing the appraisal process for statewide projects, excess and railroad property, wetland mitigation sites, condemnation parcels and special projects for the Statewide Appraisal Program.
• Scheduling work assignments, setting priorities and directing the work of staff by providing clear continuous direction, feedback and measurement for the Local Public Agency Real Estate program and the Statewide Real Estate Quality Assurance program teams.
• Supervise the Development Services Division contract administrator's activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities and directing the work of staff by providing clear continuous direction, feedback and measurement.
• Directing the statewide Real Estate Quality Assurance program to ensure statewide real estate staff are performing real estate activities in compliance with all FHWA and state regulations while identifying statewide trends, best practices, innovations, improvements, areas of high quality and areas in need of improvement.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Property Manager 14 position.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Property Manager 14 position description
• All about MDOT

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Four years of professional experience in real estate equivalent to a Property Analyst, including two years equivalent to a Property Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to a Property Analyst 12.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Possess a valid Michigan Real Estate Salesperson License, Michigan Real Estate Individual Broker License, or Michigan Real Estate Appraiser Limited License.
• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application . Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

View the classification specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/PropertyManager.pdf

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

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