SENIOR PORT LEASING OFFICER

Full Job Description

THE PORT OF LONG BEACH IS SEEKING 2 (TWO)

SENIOR PORT LEASING OFFICERS

ABOUT US

The Port of Long Beach, one of the world's busiest seaports, serves as an international gateway for the reliable, efficient, and sustainable movement of goods and is a leader in environmental stewardship.

Credited with facilitating approximately $300 billion in trade, the Port serves as a vital hub for international commerce and is a major transportation hub.

East Asian trade accounts for the bulk of Long Beach shipments.

Port-related international trade has a significant economic impact, supporting millions of jobs that benefit both the region and the country as a whole.

THE TEAM

The Real Estate Division is responsible for managing the Port's real estate portfolio, which includes asset management, property management, acquisition of property, as well as implementation of environmental covenants into lease agreements.

The Division supports the Port's Strategic Plan by optimizing and diversifying revenue streams to maintain financial strength, achieve operational excellence, maintain security of assets, and reduce environmental impacts from Port operations and development to support the Green Port Policy initiatives and meet the goals of the Clean Air Action Plan.

THE ROLE

Under general supervision, the Senior Port Leasing Officer is responsible for managing the Port's real estate assets, including negotiation and administration of real estate agreements and other contracts, as well as the planning and implementation of programs for the acquisition, development, property management.

and disposition of real estate in accordance with federal, state, and city codes, regulations, and policies.

Requirements

• Conduct lease negotiations and transactions for land and facilities; renegotiates compensation on existing leases with Port tenants; maintains data on lease rates for comparable land and facilities; analyzes the financial qualifications of prospective tenants.

Research, develop, manage, and monitor the activities of assigned leasehold properties and other real estate projects; participates in developing real estate program/project plans and budgets; implement asset management policies, real estate procedures and leasing guidelines; plan, organize and implement work activities to meet the established real estate goals and objectives in alignment with the Port's Strategic Plan goals and objectives; ensure program/project compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and regulatory agency requirements; provide right of way support.

Draft staff reports summarizing real estate actions requiring Board of Harbor Commissioners approval; submit reports for Board consideration.

• Administer leases; interact with other Port divisions to define the language of the lease; interact with tenants or their legal representatives; receive, investigate, and recommend resolution of tenant or public complaints; review and inspect tenancies for compliance with process/lease agreements.

• Review and evaluate financial pro forma and other financial analyses; formulate development concepts; analyze opportunities and constraints for real estate development scenarios on Port land; support multiple stakeholders during development projects; report on development progress/results.

• Acquire land and property for the Port through negotiations with property owners, brokers, or agents, or through the process of eminent domain.

• Prepare reports and coordinate the preparation of real estate documents with the City Attorney.

Function as Acting Division Director in the absence of the Division Director, Assistant Division Director, and Managers.

Evaluate and compile asset management information for use by the Real Estate Division and other divisions; coordinate asset management information with other Port divisions; perform other asset management functions as needed.

• Represent the Port in meetings with developers, contractors, consultants, and officials from other jurisdictions; respond to a variety of real estate inquiries from internal and external sources, Port/City departments, and outside agencies/organizations.

• Participate and contribute to other real estate activities as requested.

• Assist with the training and development of Port Leasing Officers.

• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate, Public Administration or a closely related field. Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• 3+ years of professional experience involving real estate asset management, real estate development or appraisal/acquisition/leasing of commercial/industrial property in a public agency or corporate environment is required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS NEEDED:

• Knowledge of asset management principles, practices, and negotiation tactics.
• Knowledge of real estate development, leasing, property valuation, financial analysis, and strategic asset management.
• Knowledge of applicable real estate laws, regulations, industry trends, and local market conditions.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret real estate data and apply it to asset management decisions.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and negotiate effectively across real estate functions.
• Ability to prepare reports, analyses, correspondence, lease agreements, contracts, and other real estate documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn document, GIS, and real estate management systems.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and exercise sound independent judgment.

DESIRABLES:

• Knowledge of maritime, environmental, construction, government, or engineering terminology.
• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate, or Public Administration is a plus
• Licensed real estate salesperson or broker is a plus
• Governmental or public sector experience is a plus
• Right of Way acquisition and relocation experience is a plus.

If you require accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in any phase of the application/selection process, please contact (562) 283-7500 or email Careers@polb.com

Additional Information

The Port of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act.

You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer.

If the Port of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act or https://www.longbeach.gov/hr/about-us/talent-acquisition/the-fair-chance-act/.

The final filing date for this recruitment is May 4th, 2026 4:30pm PST.

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume with your application in PDF format. Incomplete applications (without a cover letter and resume) will not be considered.

Individuals most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process which will require two rounds of interviews.

The Port reserves the right to extend the closing date without notice in order to accept additional applications. Those individuals determined to be most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.

THE BENEFITS:

• Retirement– CalPERS 2% @ 62, coordinated with Social Security. Current member contributions are 8.00% for CalPERS and 6.2% for Social Security, paid by the employee.
• Group Health Insurance– Medical and dental options (HMO and PPO). Free vision coverage.

Vacation– Vacation is accrued at the equivalent of two weeks on an annual basis. Vacation can be used after six months of service.

An employee’s vacation accrual may be adjusted upon hire to provide credit for previous full-time employment at a public service agency.

Credit for public service shall only be given for completed years of service as a full-time permanent employee. Public Service credit shall not apply to any other benefits.

• Sick Leave– Accrued at 8 hours per month. Accruals may be converted upon retirement into cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums or retirement service credits.
• Paid Parental Leave– After six (6) months of City employment, the City pays up to 30 consecutive days (160 hours) for eligible employees to take paid time to bond with the child upon birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of 17.
• Holidays– 11 scheduled holidays per calendar year and four (4) personal holidays.
• Education Reimbursement – Tuition reimbursement allows employees to obtain additional education or training.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness– As the Harbor Department of the City of Long Beach, a governmental agency, the Port of Long Beach is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

529 college savings plan– The ScholarShare529 plan is an account that allows employees to invest specifically for future education expenses through the Long Beach City Employees Federal Credit Union.

Funds can be used from your 529 savings plan to send your grandkids, kids, or even yourself to any accredited public or private U.S.

college or university – or two-year technical or vocational institution.

The Port of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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