Marine Real Estate Development Manager

Marine Real Estate Development Manager

The Marine Real Estate Development Manager leads the planning, entitlement, and development of environmentally complex maritime properties, driving strategies that maximize economic value and long‑term sustainability. This role requires deep expertise in complex transaction negotiations, real‑estate development processes, financial modeling, and capital project execution to advance the Port’s financial performance and real‑estate portfolio.

The Manager will structure public‑private partnerships (P3s), secure development financing, and manage large‑scale infrastructure and site development projects to support regional economic growth.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead Property Development: plan, obtain entitlements, and redevelop Port‑owned maritime and industrial properties to maximize economic value and long‑term sustainability. Maintain a strong understanding of Port‑connected rail systems, intermodal logistics networks, and freight transportation operations supporting marine assets.
• Manage Development Due Diligence: oversee environmental review, permitting, regulatory compliance, site constraints, and due diligence for waterfront, industrial, and environmentally complex redevelopment projects.
• Negotiate Complex Transactions: structure and negotiate leases, acquisitions, dispositions, development agreements, and asset repositioning strategies to optimize financial return and portfolio value. Structure and support P3s and capital investment partnerships that advance redevelopment and long‑term asset utilization.

Financial Analysis, Investment Structuring & Portfolio Performance

• Conduct Financial Feasibility Analysis: analyze financial models, pro formas, feasibility studies, and return‑on‑investment scenarios to evaluate project viability.
• Support Development Financing: contribute to capital planning, budgeting, grant funding, and investment prioritization initiatives. Leverage grants, incentives, debt financing, tax‑advantaged tools, and other public and private capital sources.
• Monitor Financial Performance: track budgets, project performance, portfolio metrics, and key performance indicators to support fiscal stewardship and maximize asset value.
• Evaluate Investment Risk & Return: conduct cost‑benefit analysis and assess financial trade‑offs to optimize capital deployment and mitigate risk.

Business Development, Market Analysis & Strategic Partnerships

• Conduct Market & Feasibility Research: analyze market conditions, industry trends, and development opportunities to inform real‑estate investment decisions.
• Support Business Development: identify prospects and support tenant, investor, and development partner negotiations to strengthen revenue generation and portfolio growth.
• Develop Strategic Partnerships: structure and support joint ventures, public‑private partnerships, and strategic relationships that advance economic development objectives.
• Prepare Strategic Recommendations: deliver analyses, reports, and recommendations to support management decision‑making, land use planning, and long‑term portfolio strategy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, maritime studies, or related field (additional experience may substitute).
• Six or more years of progressively responsible experience in marine infrastructure, port development, commercial real‑estate, property management, or business development.
• Experience managing large‑scale waterfront or maritime development projects.
• Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced experience with the maritime industry and best practices in real‑estate.
• Proficiency with full range of real‑estate principles and practices, advancing shared prosperity.
• Expertise in due diligence, regulatory compliance, land use, title, entitlements, and environmental review for marine‑related assets.
• Advanced skills in building and analyzing financial pro formas, conducting feasibility studies, and structuring real‑estate financing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive workplace and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans’ preference. Background checks and drug testing may be conducted for applicable positions. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be provided as required.