Real Property Manager

Federal Real Property Specialist

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves : What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is a Top 10 Architectural & Engineering (A&E) firm in the United States as ranked by Engineering News Record and is also one of the largest employee-owned A&E companies in the United States. HDR has been selected to run the Installation Engineering and Installation Management functions of the Civil Engineer Squadron for the United Stated Air Force Academy (USAFA). As such, we will be placing a multi-disciplinary A&E team of 50+ professionals at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The contract is expected to begin in early 2026 and covers an eight-year period from 2026 through 2034. The U.S. Air Force Academy is one of the premier universities in our country and is one of the most widely visited locations in all of Colorado. The Air Force Academy has a rich history and a unique mission to educate and train future Air Force leaders. HDR is honored to be selected for these components of the of the Base Maintenance Contract (BMC) in conjunction with Tessera, who will be running and leading the master contract with the Air Force. HDR will be performing wide-ranging facility management services to include but not limited to : planning, programming, design, asset management, construction inspection, energy management, real estate, environmental, cultural resources, space planning, CAD, GIS, cost estimating, and numerous other functions.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge and / or experience with federal contracts and / or the Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron. They will also have a strong enthusiasm to ensure the cadets and future Air Force Leaders live and learn in state-of-the-art facilities and have the necessary resources to serve our country to the best of their abilities.

This position is full time and located on-site at the USAFA. The expected start date is March 1, 2026.

In the role of Real Property Specialist, we'll require you to exercise judgement and discretion based upon your knowledge of Air Force Real Estate transactions. We'll count on you to :

• Lead the workflow of Real Property team and real estate professionals to assist clients with many aspects of real estate development, feasibility, purchase, appraisal, relocation, finance, costs, tax effects and project execution.
• Work directly with clients as needed and take responsibility and ownership of all real estate related tasks at USAFA.
• Work strategically with client on a regular basis to ensure the Real Property team is meeting their real estate goals.
• Implement and execute new workflows if client expectations and needs are not being met.
• Assist Project Managers and coordinate among team members whose responsibilities focus on real estate, relocation and economic issues.
• Be responsible for real estate actions related to USAFA easements.
• Create / maintain real estate accounting documents.
• Lead efforts related to real estate transactions and properly document all actions.
• Lead the team to perform 100% inspections of RP assets every 5 years and every 3 years for historic assets in accordance with AFI 32-9005.
• Perform real estate functions and prepare and / or receive all appropriate documents related to acquisition, disposal, utilization, and management of government property.
• Prepare, manage, and maintain real estate in-grants, out-grants, acquisition, and disposals and oversee the real estate program to ensure all required documentation is "packaged" to the appropriate signature authority.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic / Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.