Real Estate Administrator (CIP)

City of Chandler, AZ; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer time off

Business casual dress

Medical plans

Vacation accrual

Sick leave accrual

Holidays and winter break

Retirement match

Deferred comp

Wellness incentive

Tuition reimbursement

Recreation Center membership

Flexible schedule/remote options

Job summary

The City of Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is hiring a Real Estate Administrator in the Capital Improvement division. The role covers real estate activity for City projects, including leasing, property purchases, and right of way coordination, with budget and rent tracking responsibilities.

Candidate should have a related degree and extensive experience in government real estate, plus supervisory skills. A pre-employment driving record check is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate Development or related field.
• 6 years of progressively responsible real estate experience with large capital projects.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record or equivalent.
• Knowledge of standard real estate contracts and documentation.
• Knowledge of 49 CFR Part 24 Relocation and Acquisition Policies Act.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Prior supervisory experience (preferred).
• Senior Right of Way Agent certification through IRWA (preferred).
• Experience with property acquisition, easements, ROW and property appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Administers all real estate activity and transactions for City departments.
• Leases and sells City-owned property and handles right of way for projects.
• Manages budgeting, maintenance coordination and rent tracking for City property.
• Provides general real estate consultation and supervisory duties.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or Real Estate

Tools

IRWA certification (preferred)

Job description

The City of Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Real Estate Administrator within the Capital Improvement division. The position is scheduled to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with the potential of considering a flex schedule upon completion of a 6-month probationary period.

The first applicant screening will take place on Monday, November 23, 2026.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break leave the end of 2026
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

Who we are

The Capital Improvements Division of the Public Works & Utilities Department is one of six American Public Works Association (APWA) Accredited agencies in the State and one of a few ADOT Certified Agencies for the administration of design and construction for State and Federally grant funded transportation projects. This division is responsible for the management and coordination of the orderly design and construction of the City's capital infrastructure in the Capital Improvement Program, including procurement of professional services, design, construction and construction management for transportation, utilities, public buildings, community services and other general government improvements.

Who we are looking for

Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone to administers all real estate activity and transactions for all City to include the leasing and sale of City owned, purchasing property for various departments as well as right of way for projects, managing City owned property including budgeting, maintenance coordination and rent tracking and general real estate consultation. This position exercises supervision over professional and clerical personnel.

Minimum qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate Development or a related field; and
• 6 years of progressively responsible experience in a corporate or government real estate entity responsible for the acquisition, management and disposition of real estate with focus on large capital projects; and
• A valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired qualifications

• Knowledge of standard real estate contracts and documentation.
• Knowledge and experience with 49 CFR Part 24- Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Aptitude to prepare and present status/progress to varying groups, IE; Council, clients, management, colleagues, etc.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Senior Right of Way Agent certification through the International Right of Way Association (IRWA).
• Experience managing public-sector real estate programs supporting capital improvement projects.
• Experience with property acquisition, easement negotiations, right-of-way acquisition, property appraisal review, relocation requirements, and real estate transaction documentation.
• Experience interpreting engineering plans, construction documents, legal descriptions, title reports, environmental assessments, and property appraisals.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.