Marine Real Estate Development Manager

Marine Real Estate Development Manager

Job Summary

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. The 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. Responsibilities include structuring public‑private partnerships (P3s), securing development financing, and managing large‑scale infrastructure and site development projects to support regional economic growth.

Essential Job Duties

Marine Real Estate Development & Transaction Execution

• Lead Property Development: Plan, entitlement, and redevelopment of Port‑owned maritime and industrial properties to maximize economic value and long‑term sustainability. Maintain understanding of Port‑connected rail systems, intermodal logistics networks, and freight transportation operations.
• 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. 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 ROI scenarios to evaluate project viability.
• Development Financing: Support capital planning, budgeting, grant funding, and investment prioritization initiatives for Port development programs. 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; evaluate emerging technologies and smart‑port development opportunities.
• Support Business Development Opportunities: 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, or a maritime studies‑related field (additional experience may substitute for the education requirement).
• Six (6)+ 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.
• Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced experience with the maritime industry and real estate best practices.
• Extensive knowledge of real estate principles and practices.
• Expertise in due diligence and regulatory compliance for marine‑related assets.
• Proficiency in building and analyzing financial pro‑formas, conducting feasibility studies, and structuring real‑estate financing.

This posting will remain up until the role is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Veterans Preference

Qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans’ preference under Oregon law. Please provide qualifying documents during the application process.

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