SUMMARY
Directs all activities and personnel related to the Authority’s transit-oriented development program. Responsibilities include the planning, coordination and supervision of transit-oriented development projects throughout the metropolitan area served by the MARTA system.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Directs all activities related to the Authority’s transit-oriented development program.
- Plans, develops, and directs implementation of long and short-range TOD strategies and programs in support of the Authority’s vision, goals, and strategic plan.
- Oversees activities and makes recommendations related to new development opportunities in accordance with Authority policy, including the writing of Requests for Qualifications and Proposals, negotiations with developers and/or governmental agencies.
- Directs the preparation of legal documents required for ground lease, sales transactions and development agreements. Formulates strategies, policies and procedures and makes recommendations regarding joint development proposals.
- Supervises financial analysis and conducts negotiations of complex transactions.
- Serves as a liaison between developers and internal operating departments. Plans and coordinates with legal counsel, engineering, and other transit planning functions. Provides periodic updates and reports on joint development projects.
- Directs and evaluates consultants and contractors relative to transit-oriented development projects. Plans, organizes, evaluates and trains department staff and activities. Develops staffing needs, department budget, and activity schedules.
- Represents the Authority at meetings with external groups, including local/appointed officials, citizens, community and business groups. Ensures compliance with Federal Transit Administration and other applicable federal, state and local regulations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Senior Land Use Planner and Senior Development Project Manager.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Economics, Business Administration, Finance or Urban Planning or the equivalent. Master’s degree in Real Estate, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Urban Planning or related field preferred. A minimum of nine years of experience in real estate development, finance, consulting, public/private sector real estate involving joint development, or asset management, including the supervision of staff. Proven direct experience in analyzing and negotiating lease and/or sales transactions. Knowledge of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program and other public incentives desired. In lieu of a degree, directly related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Salary Range: $95,000-$136,000
MARTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $136,000.00 per year
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