Deputy Director of Real Property (CAHSR)
Remote
California
United States
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Job Description
Fluor is seeking candidates for opportunities within our Program Delivery Support (PDS) team, working alongside the California High-Speed Rail Authority, to provide program delivery and program management services for one of the largest planned infrastructure projects in the U.S.
The system will connect the 500-mile stretch between the Los Angeles region with the San Francisco Bay Area, with up to 24 stations. The first phase of the program is currently under construction in California’s Central Valley.
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 of the California High Speed Rail Authority (Authority). The Deputy Director plans, directs and oversees the work of the Authority’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 Authority and in conformance with real estate and land title laws.
• 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 coordination
• Manage and supervise administrative settlements with the approval of the Director of Real Property
• Manage and supervise the development and processing of RPB documents, including operational performance reporting. Ensures RPB documents and supporting materials are developed in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and control agency direction related to transactions with contracted consultants and property owners
• Advise 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 Authority Office of Program Delivery (PD). Collaborate cross-functionally and with other departments, agencies, and consultants to achieve RPB and PD objectives
Notice to Candidates:
Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates:
Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Basic Job Requirements
• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and fifteen (15) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to nineteen (19) years if non-degreed
Other Job Requirements
• Proven experience specific to the acquisition of right of way and negotiation of the third-party agreements required to deliver the project, legal and commercial principles and their applications; legal research methods, provisions of laws and Government Code sections administered or enforced; principles of public administration, personnel management and supervision; the department's affirmative action program objectives
• Abilities specific to the acquisition of right of way and negotiation of the third-party agreements required to deliver the project, analyze legal and commercial principles and precedents and apply them to complex legal and administrative problems; present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form, plan, organize and direct the work of a staff of attorneys; effectively contribute to the department's affirmative action objectives
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of the Authority's organization
• Thorough knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and policies of federal, state and local agencies, as well as federal and state legislation pertaining to the above duties
• Knowledge of the Authority's project delivery process from design, construction, operation and maintenance
• Knowledge of the Authority's procurement of contracts, negotiation practices of commercial terms
• Knowledge of the Authority's Business Plan concept
• Knowledge of the Authority' s organizational internal and external relationships that pertain to contract management for RPB and Third Parties
• Experience with major capital infrastructure projects and the areas of scope, policy, strategy and procedures, property management, and negotiating utility relocations
• Ability to maintain good communication skills and working relationships with strong management, other
• Divisions, Districts, federal and state Agencies, local agencies and private sector contractors, subcontractors and suppliers and their associations
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of budget processes, workload development, resource management, and project management concepts for innovative project delivery projects, including design build
• Effective and persuasive communicator, both orally and writing, when communicating with all levels of officials and the public, including property owners for acquisition of rights of way and purchasers of State owned real and personal property
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability for achieving positive results
• A commitment to teamwork and a collaborative attitude
• Expert in the principles, procedures, and organization required in the management of a government organization involved in the acquisition of real property for a transportation project
• Expert understanding of engineering concepts and their effect on transportation planning
• Excellent management skills to direct an experienced professional staff
• Ability to assimilate technical data, legal issues, risk parameters and human sensitivities, exercise sound judgment in evaluating alternative courses of action and recommending the preferred direction in the best interests of the Authority
Salary Range
160,000 to 302,000
Market Rate
The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Benefits
Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Requisition Number
148031BR
Diverse Workforce
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.