Salary: $84,666.00 - $99,481.00 Annually
Location : Nashville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time Civil Service
Job Number: 27124E
Division: General Services
Department: GSR Real Estate Services
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 11/29/2026 11:59 PM Central
Position DescriptionThe Department of General Services, Real Estate Services division, seeks an experienced real estate finance professional to support strategic, data-driven analysis and recommendations for Metro's real estate portfolio. The purpose of the role will be to strengthen Metro's short and long-term planning, to optimize its real estate footprint to serve both the public, and the work performed by Metro team throughout the community. Emphasis will include analysis of financial, economic and social factors and impacts, aligned with public value. A deep understanding of real property valuation and related economic concepts of highest and best use are fundamental to this role.
This is a non-supervisory professional position, currently reporting to the Deputy Director of General Services; the reporting relationship may change with organizational needs.
Typical DutiesStrategic Market & Portfolio Analysis- Conduct market research and data analysis to identify economic and demographic trends, and emerging geographic opportunities. Monitor macroeconomic and financial factors impacting the real estate landscape.
- Evaluate Metro-owned and targeted properties to model highest and best use and assess overall asset and portfolio performance.
- Facilitate ongoing portfolio surveillance by monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and maintaining property watch lists for underperforming assets. Create comprehensive reports, investment memorandums, and executive dashboards for management review.
Financial Modeling & Decision Support- Prepare cash-flow models for public and market value, pro formas, cost-benefit analyses, sensitivity, and buy-versus-lease alternatives. Weigh various metrics important to public value in the different analyses including economic, financial and social impacts.
- Analyze acquisition, disposition, leasing, renewal, and redevelopment alternatives, considering operating expenses, capital costs, tenant improvements, purchase options, and long-term financial implications.
- Prepare written summaries, decision matrices, and recommendations for management.
Real Estate Transaction & Due Diligence Analysis- Review and summarize real estate contracts, leases, purchase and sale agreements, easements, title documents, and survey restrictions to identify information relevant to evaluating real estate options and impacts.
- Support the due diligence process for acquisitions and dispositions by verifying property information, conducting site visits, and assessing regulatory and legal compliance.
Valuation & Appraisal Support- Support the appraisal process by helping develop scopes of work, assembling property information, coordinating communications with independent appraisers, and reviewing reports for completeness and reasonableness; elevate questions and findings to management.
Project & Stakeholder Coordination- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders; create, manage, and execute assigned projects to meet departmental needs; maintain accountability for project schedules, deliverables, and outcomes; and ensure timely, effective communication with all interested parties.
Minimum QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelors' Degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field
and Four (4) years of professional experience in commercial real estate financial analysis, commercial property valuation, commercial real estate investment analysis, commercial real estate asset management, commercial real estate portfolio analysis, or related commercial real estate transaction analysis.
*Additional experience may be considered in lieu of educationCandidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government. Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Current State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser credential (From any state)
- Experience in commercial appraisal reports, property rights and highest and best use analyses, and support of appraisal assignments, including scopes of work and consultant coordination.
- Experience reviewing and summarizing real estate documents, and economic and financial market data that provide the foundational inputs and assumptions for real estate analysis
- Experience preparing and reviewing multi-family (10-or more units) and commercial real estate cash flows, pro formas, discounted cash flow, cost-benefit, and buy-versus-lease analyses using advanced spreadsheets
- Experience in commercial real estate asset or portfolio analysis, government real estate transactions, or financial feasibility analysis supporting capital projects.
Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year
Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year
Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information
Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.01
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