Manager, Transit Oriented Development (TOD)

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At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!

When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

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The Manager, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) leads real estate, land development, transportation, and land use efforts, serving as the agency’s liaison to local governments, developers, and key stakeholders. This role drives the planning and implementation of development within stations and stops and develops and implements strategies to leverage property assets within station areas in accordance with policies and priorities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Competency

• Manages requests for joint development of District property in accordance with RTD’s Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) policies and procedures.
• Leads complex, confidential negotiations with developers and state and local government partners.
• Coordinates with legal staff on the preparation of property agreements, project funding agreements, joint development agreements, and Board of Directors actions.
• Develops and updates policies and procedures for interdepartmental review and tracking of development requests.
• Partners with local jurisdictions during land use review and entitlement approvals.
• Develops strategies to leverage real property assets at stations and stops in accordance with organizational policies and priorities and coordinates with internal departments to identify future transit needs.
• Maintains a TOD property portfolio analysis, assessing changes in market and other factors to inform strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Manages real-estate and development-related projects, including scope development, budget and schedule management, and contract negotiations.

People Power Management

• Maintains appropriate staffing levels and reviews progress to ensure the quality and quantity of work meet standards and deadlines for deliverables to meet program goals and objectives.
• Recruits staff to include interviewing, hiring, assigning work, training, coaching, and counseling to ensure consistent application of Employee Guidelines, processes, and procedures.
• Conducts performance reviews and holds employees accountable for optimal performance of their responsibilities.
• Fosters a safety-first culture, prioritizing prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Takes action to advance the goals of Equal Employment Opportunity, Small/ Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Title VI and ADA Plans, thereby ensuring RTD's hiring programs, work environment, contracting and procurement practices, and transit services/programs are fair, equal, and non-discriminatory.

Other:

All job-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Economics, Urban/Regional Planning, or related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience coordinating complex land use and transportation issues with diverse stakeholder groups, including developers, property owners, local jurisdictions, and other stakeholders.
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in leadership or supervisory roles in project management, land use planning, and/or transitoriented development with a public and/or private agency.
• Experience working with and/or for a public agency, understanding the culture, opportunities and constraints associated with working in a public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) planning and implementation, including integration of transportation planning, land use, and/or real estate development and finance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or Law Degree.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification.
• Knowledge of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) guidance on joint development and applicable land use ordinances, codes, regulations, and processes of local governments.

Or:

An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Key Competencies & Characteristics:

• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement and make informed decisions. 
• Strong time and workload management skills, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing assignments with attention to detail. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate specialized information effectively to diverse audiences, including all levels of management and government officials. 
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and deliver effective presentations, including public-facing communications. 
• Ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of management and government officials 
• Ability to lead and develop staff, including setting clear expectations, providing coaching and feedback, and fostering a high-performance, inclusive team culture. 
• Familiarity with ArcGIS and Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop) and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

The work environment is a typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 5/14/2026 at 11:59PM. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.

Pay Range:

$100,284.00 - $141,650.25 Annual

EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS 

RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at adarequests@rtd-denver.com, or the Talent Acquisition team rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com.

To learn more or see our EEO policy, please visit our EEO page at: https://www.rtd-denver.com/open-records/reports-and-policies/eeo-policy

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting.  Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience.  Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.