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DPS - IOD - Real Estate Specialist - 2070

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT 405

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Location
Austin, TX
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

The Texas Department of Public Safety seeks a Real Estate Specialist to manage leasing contracts and projects for Facilities Management. The role covers lease development and negotiation, space planning, compliance monitoring, project coordination, and communication with internal customers and the Texas Facilities Commission. The position works under general supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Lease ManagementContract ManagementProject ManagementLease NegotiationReal Estate Market AnalysisSpace PlanningRegulatory ComplianceRisk Assessment

Qualifications

High School DiplomaConstruction Management, Business, or Public Administration2+ Years Leasing, Contract, or Project Management ExperienceCommercial Building Leasing ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseCritical Infrastructure Security

Full job description

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=107295andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionPLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. In order to complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?FOCUS=ApplicantandGENERAL DESCRIPTION: Perform complex (journey-level) contract management work related to leasing contracts/projects for Facilities Management. Duties include directing, handling, and coordinating building leases, space management, and facilities/furnishings program planning and installation, as well as construction, tenant improvements, and occupancy of leased buildings. Work under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC\_LandSurveyingAppraisingandUtilities.pdfApplicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Manage, direct, and oversee the development of and/or develop solicitations for leases by identifying provider resources, describing services to be rendered, evaluating information supplied by bidders, and negotiating contract specifications and contract boilerplate.2. Develop goals and objectives for leased space by analyzing real estate markets and state agency space needs and provide expertise on commercial space and leasing processes.3. Maintain transparent and detailed aspects of all leases with the Texas Facilities Commission, as it is the main governing body over state agency leasing.4. Administer, interpret, and monitor building leases, renewals, plans, specifications, and various issues to ensure legal and regulatory compliance. Act as a point of contact for internal customers and the Texas Facilities Commission to resolve issues and provide guidance regarding policies and procedures.5. Manage modifications and enhancements. Initiate, plan, execute, control, and close assigned leases and subsidiary components. Perform lease negotiations, including renewals, space transfers, and contract amendments, ensuring compliance with statutes, rules, and contractual provisions.6. May assist with creating detailed and up-to-date reporting to ensure no lapses in agreement terms take place and to allow accessible oversight for stakeholders, statistical analysis, and/or forecasting.7. Assist with the development of memorandums of understanding or other types of leasing agreements between governmental entities. Monitor legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to contracting as it relates to DPS leases while coordinating with stakeholders, including county officials and other state agencies, to assess business needs for specific locations.8. Prioritize the agency's fiduciary responsibility by acting in the state's best interest. This includes a duty of utmost care, fair dealing, and providing full disclosure of all material facts to ensure the state's interests are protected within a lease agreement.9. Monitor contract performance by examining billings, fisca data, and eligibility determinations for compliance with terms of contract and policies. Recommend cancellation of contracts when deviations occur. Compile, archive, and distribute leasing information and reports to management.10. Develop, coordinate, and track assigned leasing project tasks, resources, and priorities, including preparing requests for proposals and floor, space, and/or furnishings schematics.11. Coordinate risk assessment process for lease monitoring and planning. Assist with developing leasing administration policies and procedures. Evaluate areas for improvement and recommend solutions.12. May assist with renovations and modifications. May oversee the build-out of space.13. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.14. Perform other duties as assigned. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS: Education - High School Diploma/equivalent required. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in construction management, business, or public administration is preferred. Experience - Minimum of two (2) years or more of progressively complex full-time work experience performing leasing work, contract management, and/or project management functions. Leasing experience in commercial construction, renovation, and/or maintenance of office or similar-use buildings is preferred.Substitution Note: 1-year verifiable experience = 1 year of educationLicensure and/or Certification - Must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence. Critical Organizational Infrastructure requirements - This job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure; must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role. Additionally,

How this job compares

Set against the 1,176 open Contract Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
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  • Texas median$91–190K/yr40 salary ranges
  • US median$29–36/hr34 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 93 open Contract Management jobs in Texas and 1,176 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Contract Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,047 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 590 of the 1,176 open Contract Management jobs (50%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

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