Senior Real Estate Specialist

CornerStone Staffing has partnered with the City of Dallas and is seeking an experienced Senior Real Estate Specialist to provide expertise in the acquisition and leasing of real property to support public improvement projects.This position offers an opportunity to work on impactful real estate projects that shape the City of Dallas.

If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about real estate and public service, we encourage you to apply!

Job Posting: Senior Real Estate Specialist
Location: Downtown Dallas (Must pay for own parking)
Pay: $20/hour

Key Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate will handle complex and high-value transactions, ensuring compliance with legal standards and protecting the City's interests.

• Manage and complete complex property acquisition projects, including land, houses, or right-of-way transactions

• Gather and compile required documentation for property purchases and acquisitions while ensuring compliance with legal requirements

• Establish contact with property owners, lead negotiations, and finalize terms of transactions

• Prepare formal requests for capital funding and maintain detailed files for legal and City Council review

• Appraise real estate parcels, coordinate independent appraisals, and manage abandonment requests

• Perform legal research on property ownership, zoning, and easements, processing associated fees and documents

• Represent the City in legal hearings, meetings, and high-level proceedings

• Manage and close real estate files, including preparing closing instructions, collaborating with title companies, and processing payments

• Coordinate condemnation proceedings to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards

• Update and maintain databases on real estate projects and internal processes

• Prepare complex reports for City officials, Council Members, and external stakeholders

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Four (4) years of experience in general real estate transactions, project management, or contract management

• In-depth knowledge of real estate appraisal, acquisition, leasing, condemnation, and licensure

• Understanding of eminent domain and property condemnation processes

• Familiarity with real estate contracts, title company procedures, and closing processes

• Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders

• Professional communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to interact tactfully and professionally with property owners and customers

Equivalencies:

• High school diploma/GED plus eight (8) years of relevant experience

• Associate degree in any field plus six (6) years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a non-specified field plus six (6) years of relevant experience

• Master’s degree in a specified field plus two (2) years of relevant experience

Application Process Includes:

• Skills Testing

• Drug Testing

• Background Check

Salary : $20