Director Real Estate

Are you ready to think about the future and dream big? At Port Houston, we're seeking individuals who are eager to tackle the most significant challenges of their careers. For over a century, we've been driven by vision and scale, delivering impactful initiatives that shape Houston and the region. Our sustainability and success hinge on attracting, retaining, and nurturing exceptional talent.

When you join Port Houston, you're embarking on a journey towards a fulfilling career path. Take the first step in the right direction—are you READY?

Position Summary

Directs and executes administration of the real estate portfolio in the areas including, but not limited to, planning, negotiations, title abstracting and evaluation, acquisitions and sales, appraisal review, property management, facilities management and analysis, financial structuring, financial analysis, leasing of multiple property types and real estate land and warehouse development.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Direct and manage staff, including delegating and monitoring work assignments, conducting performance evaluations and handling employee relations
• Originate, draft, edit, and read the literal word for word language of port related real estate lease agreements, development agreements, construction contracts, Request for Proposals, financial reports, financial analysis, Memorandums of Understanding, licenses, Rights of Entry, Option Agreements, Title Reports, historical abstract documents, design and mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans and emails, etc. and provide verbal and written responses to staff, external stakeholders and presentations to Port Commission
• Prepare master real estate development plan by terminal; identify developable land opportunities, highest and best land uses and infrastructure requirements to facilitate effective marketing to potential tenants and developers
• Write and edit various real estate documents, licenses, development agreements etc. which require an in-depth knowledge of real estate law, land development practices while possessing good communication skills in negotiating and explaining complex transactions and representing Port Houston with outside stakeholders and speaking engagements
• Develop and implement management policy for all Port Houston real estate, including lease policy, standard terms, environmental and other compliance requirements and required development standards
• Meet, negotiate (and plan for negotiations) deals and financial structuring multi-million-dollar lease transactions and purchase and sale agreements with external parties and stakeholders
• Monitor all Port Houston leased property to ensure tenant and developer operations are in conformance with lease and agreement terms; meet all applicable environmental and other codes and regulations
• Maintain effective communications with all tenants and developers to ensure productive working relationships
• Maintain effective relationships with local and regional commercial real estate brokerages to conform with current commercial real estate practices, standards, rates and terms, as appropriate
• Coordinate with Infrastructure division staff concerning capital improvements requirements to support real estate development projects and transactions
• Analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial performance and monitor and maintain budget
• Participate as a member of the Port Houston senior management team, to include leadership of initiatives to support achievement of the Port Houston Strategic Plan, development of assigned staff, and promotion of a positive organizational culture
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
• Perform other duties as required
  
  

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Real Estate, or related field from an accredited public or private institution required
• Master’s degree preferred
• 7 years of related corporate real estate or previous port real estate experience required
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Texas State Real Estate Broker’s License required
• Senior Right of Way (SRWA) Certification preferred
• National Association for Land Title Examiners and Abstractors member preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Behaviors

• Knowledge of real estate negotiation related to leasing, land development, acquisition
• and sales and Port Houston business
• Knowledge of property management and leasing
• Knowledge of principles of personnel management
• Knowledge of contract management and negotiation
• Knowledge of financial structuring, monitoring and maintenance
• Knowledge of modern office equipment, procedures and applicable software
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Negotiation skills
• Leadership and coordination skills
• Organization, time management and prioritization skills
• Decision making skills
• Ability to translate goals into achievable plans
• Ability to interpret, write, and edit various real estate documents, licenses, development agreements, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  
  

Key Competencies Required

• Achieving Results
• Building Strategic Partnerships
• Leadership Presence
• Strategic Decision Making
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high. To apply, please go to porthouston.com/careers. Only applications submitted through the Port Houston Careers website will be acknowledged. Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.

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Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.