Senior Real Estate Specialist

Job Title Senior Real Estate Specialist

Agency Texas A&M University System Offices

Department System Real Estate

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location College Station, Texas

Job Type Staff

Texas A&M University System — Real Estate Office is looking for an experienced and motivated Real Estate Specialist to join our team. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about the commercial real estate industry and has a track record of success in transaction management, market and financial analyses, acquisition, disposition, appraisal review, and leasing activities. The Real Estate Specialist is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of an assigned portfolio of complex real estate transactions.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, a solid understanding of the commercial real estate industry, transaction process, and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects. We are looking for an individual who is a self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively on a team, with excellent problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 11 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Commensurate with experience.

The Senior Real Estate Specialist is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of an assigned portfolio of complex real estate transactions. The specialist is responsible for transaction management, market and financial analyses, acquisition, disposition, appraisal review, and leasing activities associated with of Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) real property.

• Responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of an assigned portfolio of complex real estate leasing, acquisition and disposition transactions.
• Manages the transaction process from inception to closing.
• Actively engages and assists in negotiations, determines transaction terms, and ensures fair consideration for the transaction.
• Responsible for leading the drafting, reviewing, and/or issuing of various transactional and legal documents including but not limited to term sheets, letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, deeds, leases, licenses, access agreements, and professional service agreements.
• Leads due diligence by procuring, analyzing, and responding to services and documents including environmental site assessment, survey, property condition inspection, examination of title, owner's title policy of title insurance, and appraisals.
• Collaborates with System members, legal department, treasury, facilities, and external stakeholders (i.e. owners, property managers, tenants, brokers, title companies, consultants, and developers) to ensure seamless progression of all assigned transactions and projects.
• Analysis/Reporting/Document Management.
  • Utilizes resources to prepare market comparable reports.
  • Maintain and update System Real Estate Office records.
  • Maintains land holding information for the annual reporting to the Texas General Land Office (GLO).
• Coordinate with staff to prepare documentation for Board of Regents' and Executive Committee meetings.
• Ensures compliance with Board policies, System regulations, and all State and Federal laws.
• Assist in ad hoc projects.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree with five years of related experience OR Master's degree to include three years of related experience.

• Analytical skills, negotiation strategies, and a thorough understanding of commercial real estate.
• Ability to manage real estate transactions from inception to completion (acquisitions, dispositions, leases).
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively on a team.
• High levels of personal responsibility, honesty, and empathy.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong ability to multitask and overcome obstacles.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain…