Real Estate Manager

REAL ESTATE MANAGER - PLANNING AND LAND PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT

The Forest Preserve District of Will County is accepting resumes for a Real Estate Manager in the Planning and Land Preservation Department at the Sugar Creek Administration Center in Joliet, IL. This full-time position provides an opportunity to contribute to the management, protection, and preservation of District real estate properties while expanding your knowledge and expertise in real estate and land management for conservation.

The role includes a mix of administrative, project coordination, and field responsibilities, such as managing land‑use permits and licenses, supporting conservation easements, addressing property encroachments, and interpreting property boundaries and legal descriptions. The position offers collaborative work with internal teams, landowners, and external stakeholders, and is designed for candidates who are eager to learn on the job, develop new skills, and grow their understanding of real estate practices in a conservation‑focused environment.

The Real Estate Manager is a full‑time, Grade 10 position with a salary range of $54,473.00 to $75,207.00, with an anticipated salary of $54,473.00 to $64,006.00 depending on qualifications.

Resumes will be accepted for this position until Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Application Procedure:
Send a cover letter describing your interest and a resume to:

Veronica Frausto‑Sarwark, Director of Human Resources

The Forest Preserve District of Will County does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, or disability. In offering employment opportunities to the public, the Forest Preserve District will make reasonable modifications to ensure that all people have an equal opportunity. To request this document in large print, audio, or Braille, contact the Director of Marketing and Communications, Sugar Creek Administration Center, 17540 W.

Laraway Road, Joliet, IL 60433; comments;  (voice);  (TDD). Requests should be made at least 48 hours in advance. While the Forest Preserve District of Will County will make every effort to meet requests in a timely fashion, some requests may take longer than others to fulfill. Persons believing that they have been discriminated against by the Forest Preserve District of Will County may file a complaint alleging discrimination with the Forest Preserve District or the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of the Interior,(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

REAL ESTATE MANAGER

PLANNING AND LAND PRESERVATION

EXEMPT

DECEMBER 2025

SUGAR CREEK ADMINISTRATION CENTER

Under minimal supervision, this position performs a wide variety of duties, including permitting and licensing, project coordination, administrative tasks, fieldwork, and office responsibilities, to support the management, protection, and preservation of District properties. The role facilitates group reviews of real estate‑related projects; oversees land use permits and licenses; addresses encroachments and other misuse of District property; and provides boundary information and real estate expertise.

Reports to:

Real Estate and Data Supervisor

Supervises:
None