Deputy Executive Director-Real Estate

Deputy Executive Director-Real Estate

Salary range is $260K to $340K with a midpoint of $300K. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including :

• Health Benefits : We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans : 401a 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off : Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave : 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card : All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement : Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Compensation Practices : We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE :

Under administrative direction of the Executive Director of the Center of Excellence, the Deputy Executive Director-Real Property provides strategic and enterprise-level leadership for all real property functions across Sound Transit's multi-billion-dollar capital portfolioensuring real estate risk management, systems integration, and long-range planning are fully aligned with agency-wide delivery objectives and the region's high-capacity transit vision. This position is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive real estate strategies that directly support the agency's program delivery, operational needs, and long-term land stewardship goals.

The Deputy Executive Director-Real Property oversees all aspects of property acquisition, relocation, and management across all lines of businessensuring full compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, as well as agency policies, procedures, and guidelines, while maximizing federal funding participation. The role also provides expert real estate services and strategic advice to internal agency partners in finance, facilities, operations, and transit-oriented development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Experience : Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Insurance, Real Estate, Finance, or closely related field. Ten years of increasing responsibility in real estate including right of way acquisition, relocation, property management, and relocation assistance for federally funded programs; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Eight years of leadership, budgetary, planning and workforce management experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills :