Director of Property Concessions Management
About the job
- General knowledge of commercial real estate, contract principles, and leasing practices.
- General understanding of commercial insurance requirements related to property and concessions.
- Financial analysis skills to support evaluation of proposals and operational decisions.
- Strong business writing skills, including the ability to summarize and communicate complex agreements.
- Ability to interpret policies, agreements, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal partners, external organizations, and lessees.
- General investment knowledge.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, Hospitality Management, Project Management, or related experience.
- Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in property management, concessions management, contract administration, leasing, or related operational work.
- Directs the work of the Property & Concessions Management group staff and oversees concessions, all leases, and property-related operations for Parks & Recreation.
- Collaborates with City departments, partner organizations, lessees, and licensees to support revenue-generating amenities and public-serving facilities.
- Evaluates business proposals, manages agreements, and ensures compliance with City policies and legal requirements.
- Supports partner capital and facility improvement projects and provides guidance on operational, financial, and property-related matters.
- Employs business experience and financial analytical skills to evaluate new business proposals for concession licenses and property leases and makes recommendations to management and the Commissioner.
- Reviews investments and provides guidance to Fairmount Park Trust Funds.
- Oversees preparation of RFPs and RFIs for concessions, guiding staff and partner organizations, approving drafts, and negotiating final terms with Law, Risk Management, Procurement, and OEO.
- Negotiates terms and conditions of licenses and leases with outside organizations to support Parks & Recreation strategies, protect City interests, encourage service delivery, and promote property maintenance and investment.
- Drafts terms of agreement and lease documents for Law Department approval.
- Assesses the condition of leased and licensed facilities and recommends needed repairs and maintenance to the Parks and Recreation Skilled Trades unit.
- Provides guidance for capital and program projects funded by concession-based resources.
- Provides administrative support for historic properties.
- Provides guidance to lessees and licensees on City and departmental policies, facilitates interaction with City departments and PPR leadership, and offers recommendations on operational or compliance issues.
- Serves as a resource to PPR staff regarding legal, property, and agreement-related questions.
- Oversees concession, lease, and license compliance for a portfolio of approximately 200 agreements, including regular concession revenue reports to the City’s Finance Division.
- Supports departmental management goals to create standardized processes to codify administrative processes across the department.
- Discerns the need for, writes, and oversees implementation of standard operating procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Experience working with governmental agencies, vendors, or partner organizations.
About the company
Philadelphia's Department of Commerce acts as the city's economic catalyst. It helps local businesses by providing one-on-one assistance through the Office of Business Services and by funding or partnering with neighborhood organizations to connect firms with resources. The department aims to make Philadelphia a globally competitive economy that benefits everyone who lives, works, or does business in the city, and to make the city a more vibrant destination where employers flock, entrepreneurs thrive, and innovation grows. It achieves this through neighborhood-focused outreach, personalized support, and collaboration with local partners to offer a broad range of services rather than a single product.
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