Deputy Director of Real Property

AECOM is seeking a Deputy Director of Real Property to be based in Sacramento, CA.SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Real Property, the Deputy Director of Real Property is responsible for broadly administering the Real Property Branch (RPB) operations on behalf of the client. The Deputy Director plans, directs and oversees the work of the client's third-party agreements, land conveyances, right of way acquisitions, and property management. The Deputy Director coordinates the management of real property project activities to contribute to the successful delivery of the high-speed rail system and ensures operations are conducted in a manner consistent with state laws, policies and administrative guidelines. The Deputy Director coordinates and integrates cross-divisional initiatives and works with other functional areas to support the project and exercises problem solving methods in the best interest of the client and in conformance with real estate and land title laws.RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist the Director of Real Property on all matters related to program management for the RPB. Plan, manage and supervise the development and implementation of business plans, business strategies and program priorities, of the RPB. Manage, guide, organize, and direct staff and consultants to ensure the following functions are properly implemented and compliant with applicable laws and regulations: Surveys, utilities, permits to enter, cost estimates, appraisals, fair market determinations, offers of just compensation, negotiations, acquisition, relocation assistance, title and escrow functions, demolition, property management, third party coordination, government agency coordination, airspace leasing, excess land disposition, and condemnation coordinationManage and supervise administrative settlements with the approval of the Director of Real PropertyManage and supervise the development and processing of RPB documents, including operational performance reporting. Ensures RPB documents and supporting materials are developed per applicable laws, policies, and control agency direction related to transactions with contracted consultants and property ownersAdvise the Director of Real Property on real property and third-party issues. Provide technical expertise on real property and third-party matters to the Chief Operating Officer and cross-functionally for the Program Delivery (PD) client office. Collaborate cross-functionally and with other departments, agencies, and consultants to achieve RPB and PD objectives