Salary : $78,504.00 - $105,612.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26DOT-HQ-05604
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: Headquarters
Opening Date: 09/14/2026
Closing Date: 9/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking an experienced real estate professional to lead and support the statewide lease program within the Capital Facilities Office. In this role, you will evaluate lease portfolio performance, identify long-term opportunities, advise leadership, and develop strategies that balance statewide fiscal risks while supporting WSDOT's mission. You will lead the development and renewal of lease agreements, strengthen beneficial space-sharing opportunities throughout Washington State, and serve as the statewide information steward for payable and receivable space contracts. You will also ensure lease documentation and transactions align with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and Washington State procurement and accounting practices. This position supervises one employee and plays a key role in providing efficient, cost-effective, and mutually beneficial space solutions for WSDOT and partner agencies.
What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Develop and renew lease contracts for administrative office space, crew housing warehouses, parking, resource sharing, and other space/site use applications.
• Serve as the primary statewide contact for Capital Facilities payable and receivable lease contract information and monitor, track, and anticipate upcoming payable and receivable lease actions.
• Coordinate document reviews and consult with the Attorney General's Office, Department of Enterprise Services, WSDOT Real Estate Services, and other agencies and staff as appropriate.
• Review lease documents for consistency, accuracy, and methodology and respond to contract inquiries.
• Ensure leased properties are inspected and property conditions are properly documented.
• Lead lease management process changes across multiple organizations within WSDOT.
• Ensure contract information is up to date in enterprise database applications.
• Engage the Attorney General's Office regarding process or contract template clarification and requested deviations.
• Provide professional advice on applicable laws, regulations, policies, and legislative matters and recommend policy and procedure improvements.
• Ensure cost escalation notifications are distributed to tenants in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Participate in legislative bill analysis, studies, funding requests, and budget development.
• Develop leasing strategies and standards in support of WSDOT space management activities.
• Develop and provide training on leasing, document management, closeout, recording, reconciliation, and property management applications.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

• Respect and Inclusion: Contributes to a work environment that fosters respect and equal opportunity.
• Regulatory and Contract Knowledge: Experience applying contract development practices, terminology, regulations, policies, procedures, and cost factors to develop and manage compliant lease agreements.
• Regulatory Interpretation:Ability to interpret and apply RCWs, WACs, federal regulations, and agency policies to develop legally compliant lease agreements and resolve complex property management issues. Including:
  • Federal regulations (49 CFR, Part 24)
  • The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970
  • RCW 47.12.120 (WSDOT lease authority)
  • RCW 47.04.045 (WSDOT wireless lease authority)
  • RCW 47.60.010 (WSF lease authority)
  • Highway purpose regulations
  • Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) relating to acquisition, condemnation, relocation, and property management of real property and property rights, title guidelines and procedures
  • WSDOT Right of Way Manual
• Technology and Data Management: Ability to use business software and information systems to manage contracts, analyze data, and prepare professional correspondence and reports.
• Communication: Ability to communicate complex technical, legal, and property-related information clearly in writing and verbally to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Analysis and Judgment: Interprets technical written materials, plans, schematics, and legal descriptions; evaluates information; assesses risk; and makes sound property management decisions.
• Strategic Thinking: Develops program vision, considers broader strategic implications, makes informed decisions, and provides direction to others.
• Organization and Collaboration: Organizes and prioritizes work, works independently and collaboratively, and effectively manages competing priorities.
• Policy Development: Develops and recommends policies, procedures, and business processes.
• Professionalism and Conflict Management: Maintains professionalism and works effectively with challenging or differing perspectives to achieve effective contract management and delivery.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Lease Negotiation: Experience negotiating complex real estate or lease agreements.
• Leadership: Experience leading property use related activities involving multiple organizations
• Regulatory Knowledge: Experience interpreting property management laws and regulations.
• Process Improvement: Experience developing policies, procedures, or business processes.
• People Leadership: Experience supervising staff or leading cross-functional teams.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in of the Washington Administrative Code.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit

How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the "Work Experience" portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the "References" section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

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Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at . Please be sure to reference 26DOT-HQ-05604 in the subject line.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

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The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may